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PM 6100

Project Management Essentials

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This program will provide foundational knowledge for successfully running and managing projects within any business or organization. Watch a program sneak peek below!

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CAPM

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MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.

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MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What does someone with Project Management Essentials do?

A project manager could find themselves working in a variety of industries ranging from IT to contracting, publishing or any number of corporate businesses. Regular job responsibilities include defining the key characteristics and objectives of projects, maintaining schedules and regulating timelines for completion, managing communications between different teams and clients and successfully closing and completing a project.

140,697

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Project Management Essentials will see available jobs grow 8.0% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

PM 6100

Project Management Essentials

The Project Management training program provides an overview of the project management essentials as outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) – published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Specifically, it introduces the characteristics of a project, the responsibilities that accompany project management and the differences between portfolios, programs and projects. The project management certification program will identify key project management concepts and terms and provide information about the variables that can influence project outcomes. It will also cover the project stakeholders and the organizational influences on a project. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work in their own organizations.

Finally, we provide Microsoft Word and Excel training. These courses offer strong word processing and spreadsheet skills that are valuable to the Project Manager in all industries. According to Burning Glass data, Microsoft Word and Excel are in the top 5 Baseline Skills required by employers for Project Manager candidates.

The PMI was founded in 1969 and is the world’s leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. Our online Project Management program will prepare you for the CAPM certification exam. PMI’s certifications are distinguished by their global development and application, which makes them transferable across industries and geographic borders. Upon completion, MedCerts will sponsor the cost of the CAPM exam.

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  1. Understand the project management process from start to finish
  2. Define project prioritization, life cycles and roles
  3. Assess project recovery alternatives and develop recovery plans
  4. Identify the elements involved in performing and controlling projects
  5. Manager project closure and transitioning process

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. Associates Degree or qualifying Project Management experience

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. Textbook: PMBOK
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
PM 6011
Project Management for CAPM
4
Weeks
MS 2000
Microsoft Office Series I
2
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CAPM

Certified Associate in Project Management Certification

Project Management Essentials

Job Opportunities

Career Potential

Program Manager

$62000 – $115000

Estimated Salary

Project Manager

$58000 – $100000

Estimated Salary

Entry Level

Project/Program Administrative Assistant

$30000 – $40000

Estimated Salary

Project Management Essentials Online Training Course: Frequently Asked Questions

A project manager could find themselves working across many different industries. Job responsibilities include defining the key characteristics and objectives of projects, maintaining schedules and regulating timelines for completion, managing communications between different teams and clients and successfully closing and completing a project.

The career outlook for someone with Project Management Essentials is positive, with 6% growth in the next 10 years.

Salaries can range from $57,000-$163,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific company.

To become trained in Project Management Essentials, complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts. This program covers:

  • Project management fundamentals based on PMBOK® guidelines
  • Roles and responsibilities in project management
  • Differences between portfolios, programs and projects
  • Key project management concepts and terms
  • Variables influencing project outcomes and stakeholder engagement
  • Microsoft Word and Excel training for essential skills

It prepares you for the CAPM certification exam, with MedCerts sponsoring the exam cost.

In the MedCerts online Project Management Essentials training course, you will learn how to:

  • Understand the project management process from start to finish
  • Define project prioritization, life cycles and roles
  • Assess project recovery alternatives and develop recovery plans
  • Identify the elements involved in performing and controlling projects
  • Manager project closure and transitioning process

The enrollment requirements include:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment
  • Associate degree or qualifying Project Management experience

Tuition is competitively priced at $2,500. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examination.

Yes, payment plans are available as low as $217 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships. 

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs such as:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total program duration is 6 weeks.

The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.

The course includes expert-led video-based training, textbook (PMBOK), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.

The MedCerts Project Management Essentials program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI.

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Project Management Essentials