Project Management Courses and Certifications

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Managing Conflicts on Projects with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

179 reviews

Great program managers understand and heal bad communication habits and conflicts that arise within project teams and stakeholders. Learn how by leveraging emotional and cultural intelligence using the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM).

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

85 reviews

Logic is not enough. Program managers need presence and to move stakeholders emotionally. Project professionals only follow people they both respect and trust. Learn to apply Aristotle’s persuasion triad to create successful communication that persuades.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Effective Communication for Program and Project Stakeholders and Teams

81 reviews

Go beyond the communication methods you learned in the project management training. Learn how to structure your program and project communications for the most effective understanding by your stakeholders, project managers, and project teams.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learn to create effective monitoring and evaluation plans for projects, covering data collection, analysis, and management. Develop practical skills to measure and enhance project success.

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Designing Project Information Hubs for Program and Project Performance

42 reviews

The most valuable resource on a project is timely information. Why? Because information changes the decisions that determine project outcomes. Learn the planning skills and techniques needed to manage information across complex programs or projects.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Project Management: The Basics for Success

26 reviews

Learn essential project management and team leadership skills, including planning, scheduling, and communication, to develop high-performance teams and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

30 reviews

Learn essential project management skills, from planning and risk assessment to execution methodologies, to effectively scope, sequence, and manage projects for successful outcomes.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Project Management Principles

28 reviews

Learn the project management principles, key methods, concepts, and roles in project management and gain a solid understanding of the methodologies behind predictive, agile and hybrid project management.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Budgeting and Scheduling Projects

11 reviews

Learn to plan and manage project timelines and budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation, cost estimation, and scheduling for successful project outcomes.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Maryland;  University System of Maryland

Program Management Fundamentals – Governing with Excellence to Drive Strategic Change

23 reviews

Develop leadership skills and program management principles to drive strategic change, execute initiatives successfully, and achieve excellence in governing complex transformations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing Project Risks and Changes

9 reviews

Learn effective techniques for identifying, analyzing, and managing project risks and changes, enhancing communication, and improving overall project performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Coursera
• 5-6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Project Management

18 reviews

Learn practical skills and tools for managing social impact projects effectively, from planning and budgeting to risk management and implementation, with insights from experienced project managers worldwide.

• Independent
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Project Management for Designers

12 reviews

Learn essential project management skills for designers, from client relations to successful project completion. Gain practical knowledge in estimating, contracts, timelines, and self-management to optimize workflow and ensure profitability.

• Kadenze
• 48 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Become a Project Manager

8 reviews

Master project management essentials: planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk, teams, communication, and stakeholder management. Develop practical skills using Microsoft Project for successful project delivery.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

490 reviews

Accelerate and improve team decisions by learning Agile’s facilitating leadership principles to unleash team productivity, motivation, and problem solving.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)