Applied Project Management
This course builds upon the foundations of project management, equipping you with the skills to lead projects strategically, confidently and professionally. You will learn to navigate complex projects, align project goals with organizational strategy and leverage hybrid project management methodologies to ensure successful execution.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with industry experts and certified project managers to explore cutting-edge project management tools, AI-driven technologies, emotional intelligence, executive sponsor management and data analytics. You'll develop practical skills in stakeholder communication, leadership and strategic decision-making, preparing you to manage dynamic project environments effectively and advance your PMP® or CAPM® certification readiness.
Key topics covered include:
Strategic project management and aligning projects with business objectives
- Hybrid project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall and adaptive frameworks)
- AI-powered project management tools and emerging industry technologies
- Emotional intelligence, team leadership and conflict resolution strategies
- Executive sponsor management and leveraging data analytics for project insights
- Effective project presentations, stakeholder engagement and project closure
By the end of this course, you will have the expertise to confidently lead complex projects, drive organizational success, and apply advanced project management techniques in real-world scenarios. Whether you are pursuing PMP® certification, advancing your project leadership career or integrating AI and data analytics into your workflows, this course provides the practical skills and strategic insights needed to excel in today’s evolving project management landscape.
Compare Enrollment Options:
- Complete Principles and Practice concurrently in 6 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles and Practice sequentially in 12 weeks
- Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
- 6 weeks of asynchronous coursework and assessments followed by 6 weeks of live virtual class sessions led by faculty
- Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals in the course
- Earn a digital badge
- Complete Principles microcourse in 6 weeks
- 100% asynchronous
- Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
- Faculty support and feedback throughout course
- 6.25 hours of work estimated per week
FAST TRACK
Next Start April 28 | Live Session Thursdays 8pm EST
$1,885.50 | 6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
FLEX TRACK
Next Start March 31
$1,885.50 | 12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Price Reflects 10% Savings
PRINCIPLES
Next Start March 31
$800 | 6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week
Applied Project Management can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate and Lean Six Sigma Certificate.

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