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The Project Management for Business certificate equips you with the skills to engage virtual teams, manage projects efficiently, and implement cost-effective tools and strategies.
In this course, you will learn:
We don’t use a conventional one-size-fits-all approach. Our students work in different fields and face unique project management challenges.
That’s why our course is tailored to fit the needs of each participant.
Here’s how it works:
Project managers work in many different industries, from technology and engineering to construction and healthcare.
Typical job titles in this field include:
(Asynchronous)
Instructor-supported courses come with the support of a dedicated instructor but do not follow a set class schedule. Students work at their own pace to complete the course within a set time period. The instructor may offer pre-recorded lectures that are available for students to review or check-in sessions that students can participate in via video conferencing.
(Live Session Office Hours)
The Project Management for Business instructor is available the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 7:30 PM EST/EDT) for live discussions via video call. Students will be provided with a link to participate.
(2-4 weeks)
Building and keeping a team engaged and productive is critical for a project manager, who must facilitate meetings and workshops where participants need to be heard and discussions must be focused on resolution and moving the project forward. In this module, learners will understand how to build and develop a cohesive project team, particularly in a virtual environment.
(2-4 weeks)
Automation can eliminate manual low- to no-value tasks and streamline and speed up many routine processes. In this module, we will define a project workflow, examine the role of process maps, and identify processes that could benefit from automation.
(2-4 weeks)
Participants will gain a better understanding of the options and functionality of some popular low-budget tools, then apply the tool/technology of their choice to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their project management. Learners will identify key evaluation criteria and develop a weighted scorecard to support their own technology implementation.
(2 weeks)
Understanding artificial intelligence and the future of project management with generative AI will be the focus of this module. Different concepts (data, variety, quality, and data governance) associated with generative AI models will be discussed, along with best practices for project management with AI.
(2-4 weeks)
In this module, we review and research tools that not only support project management, but all aspects of project execution, including procurement, stakeholder management, quality, and change management.
The key assignment is to create a business case for a tool of choice that will solve an immediate need for the project team. Participants are free to focus on any aspect of their project and will be expected to recommend a solution that can improve planning, execution, or control processes.
(2-4 weeks)
Understanding DM and IP security helps the participant determine an appropriate strategy for their organization, whether it be cloud-based storage options, document classifications, or document management systems. Different strategies will be discussed, and participants will create a clear policy outlining their organization’s document management practices and expectations.
Kirsten’s unique background of a MBA, MSc and PMP, are all centered on people management and result in the ability to manage multiple competing projects at once. Kirsten received her PMP designation in 2007 and graduated from Richard Ivey’s Executive MBA program 2009. Furthering her education, completed a master’s degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of London, England in 2018.
Kirsten’s background is very diverse, holding senior positions in a variety of areas and industries, with a bit of entrepreneurship as well, she owned and operated a senior citizen’s long term care residence.
A career highlight and something Kirsten is particularly proud of, is being the strategic lead in creating from the ground up a new nationwide Public Alerting System that is being used successfully today. Those Amber alerts you get on your phones, to save lives was this initiative.
Register for this certificate and receive a $200 discount automatically on tuition!
Classes begin every Monday!
The Project Management for Business certificate is designed for anyone working in a project management role, including:
*Register for a certificate and automatically receive a $200 scholarship towards tuition!*
The chart below outlines the cost of Project Management classes if you choose to take them individually. Once you register for three or more classes within a certificate, you will be charged the non-refundable $200 registration fee. Individual classes must be paid in full at time of registration – click here to register for an individual class.
A $200 non-refundable registration fee is charged when you register for an entire certificate. The $200 scholarship will be automatically applied to your future payments. We offer a payment plan for tuition in three equal payments of $665 at week 1, week 5, and week 9, which will be automatically charged to your method of payment unless otherwise coordinated with accounting.
We also offer an extended payment plan over 6 months. Please note your course must be paid in full prior to completion.
Students who successfully complete a certificate with Kompass are eligible for 20% off future certificates and classes. Group and employer discounts and custom corporate training options are available for three or more students.
*Students are responsible for purchasing these additional printed OR digital textbooks
No additional textbooks are required for this certificate