To deal with rapid change, today’s successful project managers must employ traditional techniques while recognizing the business need for a project, sort through conflicting stakeholders demands, and manage communications with virtual and even global teams. FIU’s Comprehensive Project Management (PMP) Certificate Program empowers project managers with the tried-and-true tools and strategies for any size project—along with modern improvements derived from Agile.

Blending proven traditional and modern methods, our program imparts a combination of exciting new techniques and leadership concepts that have emerged from both industry and research. Whether you are an aspiring or a seasoned project manager, you will come away with tools needed to adapt and tailor your management approach to deliver successful projects that more challenging that those in the past.

Program prepares candidates for the PMP exam and utilizes both PMI PMBOK 6th and 7th editions.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and apply Agile with examples and sample projects comparing traditional and Agile project management mindset and techniques.
  • Gain a firm understanding of PMBOK 6th and 7th editions, their unique approaches and orientations to project management practice and key concepts as they related to the PMP exam.
  • Explore and learn from examples created by project management experts demonstrating how organizations combine project management concepts and ideas in real-world settings.
  • Participate in actual projects and activities as learning vehicles – Work in a team to create deliverables and keep clean copies of deliverables to demonstrate project skills in job interviews.
  • Learn from industry PMP experts who not only work in the field and are ideally-positioned to provide you with unparalleled project management coaching and training.

Who Will Benefit

  • Executives, directors and senior managers tasked with leading organization-wide projects
  • Project managers and program managers looking to take on more complex projects
  • Mid to senior-level managers in technology involved in complex product development
  • Entrepreneurs and consultants looking to improve the success of their projects
  • Other professionals interested in pairing their practical experience with proven frameworks and tools for project management and leadership

Prerequisites

This course assumes participants have work experience in project management. If you feel you need a refresher or have less than 3 years of project management experience, it is recommended you take the Principles of Project Management course course prior to registering for this program. For the PMP exam eligibility and requirements, please click on “About the PMP Certification/Exam” section below or visit www.pmi.org.

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Schedule & Registration

Virtual, Live / Instructor-Led

Program dates TBA
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
35 Contact/Training Hours

Program fee includes:

  • Expert PMP live instructors
  • Tools, templates and other educational materials
  • Instructional resources
  • Florida International University Certificate of Completion
SessionDay/TimeTopic(s)

1

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Introduction to Project Management / Project Selection and Prioritization

2

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Chartering Projects and Organizational Capability

3

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Leading & Managing Project Teams / Stakeholder Analysis and Communication

4

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Holistic Scope Planning / Scheduling Projects

5

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Resourcing and Accelerating Projects / Budgeting Projects

6

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Project Uncertainty Planning

7

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Project Quality Planning and Kickoff

8

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Project Procurement and Partnering

9

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Determining Project Progress and Results

10

Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Topics

The curriculum covers the principles, methods, techniques and practices for managing projects of any size or complexity. The coursework is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in project management and prepare you for PMP® Certification.

You’ll cover all the key topics below:

  • Principles and Techniques
  • Integration Management
  • Cost Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Communications Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management

About the PMP® Certification/Exam

The PMP designation is the global standard of project management certification. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PMP designation validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.

The PMP designation delivers value far into your career. CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification because it proves you have the specific skills and experience employers seek. Certified PMPs report earning up to 25% more than non-certified project management professionals.

Financial Assistance & Discounts

FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:

  • Private student loans are available for our programs through SallieMae. We strongly recommend participants submit their loan application at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the program to ensure completion of the loan. 

    To apply for a SallieMae loan, please follow the steps below:

    • Notify us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu – Please provide your full name, telephone number and the course you wish to take.
    • Visit SallieMae SMART Option Loan to finalize your loan application process:
      • From the home page, choose “Career training student loan”
      • Under “Degree/certificate of study” choose “Certificate”
      • Under “Major/specialty” choose “Continuing Education”
    • Apply for the loan to match the exact program fee.
    • Once your loan is approved and certified, we will notify you with next steps.
    • We periodically offer special discounts via the FIU Executive Education newsletter. To sign up please register here
    • FIU Alumni, Students and Staff: 10% discount available:
      • Please email us at fiuexeced@fiu.edu prior to registering for your program, to obtain your discount code.
      • Please be sure to use your  @fiu.edu email address when registering. 
    • Group Discount for Organizations: 15% discount is available to companies and organizations registering a minimum of three (3) employees. Please contact us via email at fiuexeced@fiu.edu so we may guide you through the registration process.
  • Employer Education Benefits: Ask your employer if it provides education benefits to employees. In many cases and under certain conditions, employers may offer up to $5,250 in tuition/fee assistance to employees tax-free. For more information and latest updates, visit or ask your employer to visit this IRS web site.

    Training Grants for Employers: Employers may qualify for employee training grants from the state of Florida. These grants are used to help employers pay the cost of training and re-skilling employees. For more information, visit CareerSource Florida.

  • Check this section regularly for updates on scholarships and grants available to FIU Executive Education learners.

    PEO Program for Continuing Education: Grant of up to $3,000 to women whose education was interrupted and who now seek a degree or certificate that leads to employment.

  • For general information regarding Financial Aid (FAFSA) or the Veterans GI Bill, please contact FIU Financial Aid at onestop.fiu.edu or Veterans Affairs at veterans@fiu.edu.

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FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.