Program Description
This course, for those interested in getting into project management, or those with less than 2 years of project management experience, interested in pursuing CAPM certification, is designed to provide in-depth exploration of the various knowledge and skill areas identified as essential to manage and deliver projects and to prepare students for the certification exam. Topics to be covered include overview of project management components with Agile fundamentals; understanding project scope, project scheduling, estimating and budgeting project costs; contract and procurement management; managing project risk; forming and managing the project team; managing project quality; monitoring and controlling projects; exam question and format review; study techniques; and practice tests.
Students entering this program should have strong self-discipline, the ability to work both independently and in groups, strong communication skills, and strong management skills.
Project management jobs can be found at a number of private and for-profit companies. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Objectives/Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- define a project, the project life-cycle, and the project environment;
- state the roles and responsibilities of a project manager;
- describe the phases of the project life-cycle;
- use PERT, Gantt, and CPM charts to schedule project activities; and
- create a CAPM certification exam study plan.
CCBC Pathway & Track
Business Pathway: Business Leadership Track — Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who can help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.
Program Credentials
CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential: Not Applicable. This course satisfies the Project Management Institute®’s (PMI®) educational requirement and helps prepare participants for PMI®’s certification exam. Cost of the exam varies. Please contact PMI® at www.pmi.org for current information.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
Some CE Workforce Development Certificate Programs are eligible for early high school funding through Maryland Blueprint for qualifying BCPS high school students. Please check with your School Counseling Office to determine your eligibility for the BCPS Tuition Benefit Program.
Program Length
Length of Training: 1-2 Months
Total Program Hours: 28
Instructional Modality(ies): Course series offered at various CCBC sites and remotely via Zoom.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or Global Equivalent
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) | Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| MGT992 | Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) Course with Exam Prep | 28 | CAPM® Exam Prep, 5th Edition, by Rita Mulcahy, PMP, et al. $99. Book not included in course price | $1,330 (T-$399 / F-$931) |
Additional Information
Related Courses or Programs: Project Management Course Series.
Additional Expenses: There is an additional cost for the CAPM® certification exam. Contact PMI® at www.pmi.org for current information.
Skills for Success: Good planning and organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and good problem-solving skills.
Career Opportunities: Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA. Explore career and training opportunities at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Contact Information
Assistant Director: Tatiana Nelson-Joseph | tnelsonjoseph@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-5842 | Hunt Valley 109
Administrative Support Assistant: Lori Dickens | lporter@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-5837 | Hunt Valley 100
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