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project management institute PMI project management

Build the practical project management skills to lead projects with confidence

Successful organizations need professionals who can plan projects, manage resources, reduce risk, and deliver results. Whether you're managing projects today or preparing to move into a project management role, this course provides the practical knowledge and frameworks used across industries.

Over 14 weeks, you'll learn how to apply internationally recognized project management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) while developing the skills to manage projects from initiation through completion.

This course can be taken on its own to strengthen your project management skills or applied toward the Professional Certificate in Project Management.

Topics

  • Analyzing information in a continuously changing managerial environment
  • Appraising and managing a project team to produce desired project outcomes
  • Preparing to write and pass the PMP ® or CAPM® exam

Why project management skills matter

Project management is one of the most transferable business skills. Organizations across every industry rely on professionals who can lead teams, manage resources, solve problems, and deliver successful outcomes.

Whether you're pursuing a dedicated project management career or looking to strengthen your leadership capabilities, these skills can be applied immediately in the workplace.

 

Build practical project management skills, including how to:

  • Plan, organize, and manage projects from initiation to completion
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Identify and manage project risks and changing priorities
  • Lead and collaborate with project teams
  • Apply project management best practices using the PMBOK® Guide
  • Monitor project performance and communicate project progress to stakeholders

 

This course is designed for:

  • New and aspiring project managers
  • Professionals who manage projects as part of their role
  • Team leaders and supervisors
  • Anyone looking to build foundational project management knowledge

 

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Come prepared to share your experiences, opinions and perspectives with the class.

Participants should be prepared to take part in occasional group work or collaborative exercises as part of the learning experience.

The course is aligned with concepts from the PMBOK® Guide and helps learners build knowledge that supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exams.

 

PMI, PMP®, PMBOK® Guide and the PMI R.E.P. logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc.

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Type
Online
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
Schedule
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Total Hours
56.0
Format
Online: with real-time learning  
Fee
Course Fee $2,650.00
Western Employee $2,420.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount
Instructors

What to Expect

This is an interactive course; you will engage online with your class and instructor through our online learning management system. Plan to log into your course regularly throughout the week.

You can expect to spend approximately 10 hours of work per week on course requirements.

Real-Time Learning

There are five live Zoom sessions scheduled for this course.

April 23 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
May 14 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
June 4  - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
June 25  - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
July 16 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Completion Requirements

This is a graded course. Evaluation will be based on any combination of participation, exams/quizzes and assignments. Attendance in Zoom sessions is not mandatory but is recommended.

Textbook

1. Guide to Project Management: Body of Knowledge with Agile Project Management, 8th edition, PMI, ISBN 9781628258295

2. *Project Management: The Managerial Process, Larson & Gray, 9th edition, ISBN 365: 9781264734573 or ISBN 180: 9781260242379

*Western BookStore offers the textbook in both print and digital format, you only need to purchase either format

**If you purchase the digital textbook, please click here to complete the ebook registration

Type
Online
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Total Hours
56.0
Format
Online: with real-time learning  
Fee
Course Fee $2,650.00
Western Employee $2,420.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount
Instructors

What to Expect

This is an interactive course; you will engage online with your class and instructor through our online learning management system. Plan to log into your course regularly throughout the week.

You can expect to spend approximately 10 hours of work per week on course requirements.

Real-Time Learning

There are five live Zoom sessions scheduled for this course.

September 17 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
October 8 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
October 29 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
November 19  - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
December 10 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Completion Requirements

This is a graded course. Evaluation will be based on any combination of participation, exams/quizzes and assignments. Attendance in Zoom sessions is not mandatory but is recommended.

Textbook

TBA
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 11, 2027 to Apr 16, 2027
Schedule
View Details
Total Hours
56.0
Format
Online: with real-time learning  
Fee
Course Fee $2,650.00
Western Employee $2,420.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount
Instructors

What to Expect

This is an interactive course; you will engage online with your class and instructor through our online learning management system. Plan to log into your course regularly throughout the week.

You can expect to spend approximately 10 hours of work per week on course requirements.

Real-Time Learning

There are five live Zoom sessions scheduled for this course.

January 14  - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
February 4 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
February 25 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
March 18  - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET
April 8 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Completion Requirements

This is a graded course. Evaluation will be based on any combination of participation, exams/quizzes and assignments. Attendance in Zoom sessions is not mandatory but is recommended.

Textbook

TBA
Required