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Project Management

Spring 2025 Registration Open!

Class Dates: March 24, 26, 31 & April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 | This is a fully online course with live webinars every Monday and Wednesday from 6 - 9 p.m. (webinars will be recorded and available for later viewing for 30 hours of live instruction). It includes 35 hours of instructional time and qualifies for PMP and CAPM educational requirements. 

Course Details

$1,850

Course fee includes:

  • PMP exam prep textbook by Rita Mulcahy
  • Workbook with course slides and handouts
  • Access to online readings through Canvas
  • Certificate

UNCW faculty/staff/students/alum receive a 20% discount. Email swain@uncw.edu providing your name and desired course.  For faculty and staff also provide your departmental fund to charge to initiate billing to your department with an IDI (internal invoice). You cannot pay with a UNCW Purchasing Card.

Active military members, veterans and spouses receive a 20% discount off of the course fee! Email the Swain Center directly for the discount code.

UNCW Swain Center is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Professional Development Credits (PDC). This program is valid for 34.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.

For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the SHRM Certification website.

Fully Online

Canvas Online

  • March 24th | The Project Management Framework 
  • March 26th | Facilitation & Project Integration 
  • March 31st | Project Scope 
  • April 2nd | Schedule Management 
  • April 7th | Project Cost 
  • April 9th | Resources
  • April 14th | Project Risk 
  • April 16th | Procurement 
  • April 21st | Communications 
  • April 23rd | Ethics & Professional Conduct 

Additional Course Information

This course includes requirements to apply to sit for the exam and exposure to all major topics covered, but some independent study prior to the exam will be required to master the content.

Project Management has become critical in the success and competitiveness of public and private sector companies. Enterprises achieve their goals through projects and effective project management. In addition, the increasing complexity of work and demands for "more with less" place special demands on the project manager and need for a project-based approach.

This Project Management Certificate Course will focus on project leadership, communication, team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, cost & budget, measuring performance, and change management. Completing this program will also provide continuing education credits for select organizations and counts towards the Project Management Professional® certification exam requirements by the Project Management Institute.

This program provides the opportunity to learn the advanced aspects of project management by focusing on managing projects and your role as a project manager and leader. You will learn how to:

  • better prepare project schedules;
  • develop project measures and advanced approaches to project control; and
  • how to develop, lead and motivate project teams, and manage project risks, budgets and financial constraints.

Completion of this program will result in achieving a UNCW Certificate in Project Management, helping you be more effective in your current management position and prepare you for career advancement and new business opportunities.

This program is designed for participants who have responsibility for managing projects in their organizations. They are interested in improving their efficiency in project management. Some participants take the course to also prepare for the Project Management Institute exam.

Currently having the PMP (Project Management Professional) is the fastest career accelerator in the marketplace! Google 'PMP' or look at most job listings and you will see ''PMP required or desired.' One of the requirements to sit for the PMP exam is to have a 35-hour course in project management.

The certificate we offer covers that requirement and as a standalone shows any future employer that you have an in-depth knowledge in the area. Over the last nine years, only one person who took this course and then sat for the PMP failed the exam, so the success rate is at about 99%. This is not about business, but how to structure your work effort to be more efficient in reaching your end goals.

"Whether your organization is small or large, private or public, old or new, the answer is always the same. If you are looking for a way to stay ahead, forward-thinking organizations are turning to project management to consistently deliver superior business results. Do any or all of the following sound familiar?" [Read More]

From Our 2024 Courses 

“Dr. Rosen is an excellent educator and lecturer. He is interesting, funny and engaging. His "real world" examples and PMP exam references bring the book knowledge to life and make it easy to incorporate that into my professional work. Thus, I plan to utilize this learning to become more efficient and thorough in my service contract work. The course is logically organized and so flexible to complete for those who are working. I am proud to be a PMP certificate holder from UNCW. Dr. Rosen and his team have done an outstanding job from registration to completion. Well worth the time and expense. Thank you for a satisfying experience.” - Ellen Boyd, Assistant Director Facilities Administration - Work Control and Service Contracts, UNCW 2024

“I found the Project Management Certificate program to be both fast-paced and enriching. As a working adult juggling family commitments and a full time job, I truly valued the accelerated structure of the course. Despite the lengthy class hours, Dr. Rosen's engaging teaching style made the time pass quickly. While I still have much to review before taking the PMP exam, this program provided me with a solid foundation and was an excellent starting point for anyone interested in attaining PMP certification.” - Amy Carroll 2024

“I recently completed the month-long Project Management Certificate program, and it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course was well-structured, covering all essential aspects of project management. Dr. Rosen is knowledgeable and provided real-world examples that made the concepts easy to understand and apply. The hands-on exercises were particularly beneficial, allowing me to practice and refine my skills with real-life scenarios. Overall, this course has significantly enhanced my project management capabilities, and I feel more confident in leading projects successfully. I highly recommend this certification to anyone looking to advance their career in project management or prepare for the PMP exam.” - Allison Streuter 2024

From Years Past

"Thank you again for everything on getting to take Dr. Rosen's class. His enthusiasm and knowledge really made it interesting. It was COMPLETELY worthwhile!"
- John Schwefel, Brunswick EMC

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Project Management Course. I learned so many things that can help me with my everyday duties. And you didn't keep it boring! You are a great instructor – kind of Cameron’s little secret!"

“Great course to help me understand my role further as a PM. I now feel prepared to take the PMP exam with some additional studying of the test prep. Professor Drew was funny and knowledgeable using real world experience in addition to book examples.”

“Following this course, I have a wealth of knowledge that I plan to take into the workplace that not only benefits me, but will help build more effective and efficient teams for projects in the future.”

"I truly cannot think of anything that could have been done better. I enjoyed Dr. Rosen and his approach, and he made what could be a boring subject very interesting and engaging.”

 

Drew Rosen, Ph.D.

Professor of Supply Chain Management, Congdon School of SC, B.A., IS
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Dr. Rosen's courses on project management are in great demand. He was the 2002 International President and CEO of APICS. Fortune 500 companies have sought his advice on logistics and project management in the United States and Europe. He has taught both operations and project management courses to organizations in the United States, Germany and France.

Dr. Rosen creates an approach to teaching that balances learning from both a theoretical and practical perspective, allowing attendees to adapt the knowledge to their needs and working environment with clear and relevant learning application.

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