Project Management Essentials
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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What does someone with Project Management Essentials do?
140,697
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- 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
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Associates Degree or qualifying Project Management experience
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: PMBOK
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 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.
Project Management Essentials
Job Opportunities
Career Potential
$62,000 – $115,000
Estimated Salary
$58,000 – $100,000
Estimated Salary
Entry Level
$30,000 – $40,000
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:
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
- This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin
- 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.
