Project managers are crucial these days. According to a study by the Project Management Institute, in 2027, employers will need 87.7 million people to fill project management-related roles. Therefore, when you pursue a career in this field, you get to experience the sense of satisfaction that comes from building relationships, balancing organizational needs, and ensuring that everything runs just the way it should.

"Many people are natural planners and already project manage many aspects of their lives. This certificate gives you the formal training in project management so that you can do it for a living." - Ellen Lee, Director of Technical Program Management at Google

"The Agile section of the program provides an excellent overview of the Scrum framework, Agile practices and application in the workplace." - Eric Naiburg, Chief Operations Officer at Scrum.org

What to Expect: Breaking Down the Curriculum

Course 1 - Foundations of project management: 

• Discover foundational project management terminology
• Gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager

Course 2 - Project Initiation: Starting a successful project: 

• Learn how to define and manage project goals, deliverables, scope, and success criteria
• Discover how to use tools and templates like stakeholder analysis grids and project charters to help you set project expectations and communicate roles and responsibilities.

Course 3 - Project Planning: Putting it all together:

• Examine the key components of a project plan, how to make accurate time estimates, and  set a milestone
• Learn how to build and manage a budget and how the procurement processes work
• Discover tools that can help you identify and manage different types of risk and how to use a risk management plan to communicate your findings. 
• Explore how to draft and manage a communication plan and organize project documentation

• Explore the history, approach, and philosophy of Agile project management, including the Scrum framework
• Learn how to implement Agile’s value-driven delivery strategies, introduce an Agile or Scrum approach to an organization, and search for and land opportunities in Agile roles

• Practice applying the project management knowledge and skills you have learned so far
• “Observe” a project manager in a real-world scenario and complete dozens of hands-on activities

Overall, it's quite an immersive program - one that will prepare learners for introductory-level project manager roles across a variety of industries. Best of all, there's no commute or long waitlists. You can get started immediately, with a cup of tea, a laptop, and a notepad, right from the comfort of your home.