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1: Process Groups, Charters, Planning & Scope

Online: Oct. 7, 2026
6 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • define project purpose, goals and success measures
  • develop project charters, project scope, estimates and milestones
  • use AI tools for planning, task generation and risk identification
  • align stakeholders around project objectives
  • use project methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid

2: Project Monitoring, Norms & Course Corrections

Online: Oct. 8, 2026
6 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • create project work plans
  • monitor project progress and performance
  • identify issues, resource conflicts and project risks
  • take corrective actions

3: Stakeholder Management & Communication

Online: Oct. 15, 2026
6 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • identify and analyze stakeholders
  • develop a stakeholder engagement plan
  • create effective communication strategies
  • adapt communication styles for diverse audiences
  • manage conflict and difficult stakeholder situations
  • use tools to support stakeholder communication and engagement

4: Project Budgeting & Cost Management

Online: Oct. 21–22, 2026
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • apply project cost estimating techniques
  • establish cost baselines and manage change requests
  • use earned value management (EVM)
  • monitor project costs and forecast outcomes
  • communicate financial information to stakeholders

5: Managing Project Risk & Quality

Online: Oct. 28–29, 2026
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • identify and assess project risks
  • conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
  • develop risk response strategies
  • create and maintain risk registers
  • understand quality planning, assurance and control
  • integrate risk and quality management into project plans

6: Agile & Project Acceleration

Online: Nov. 4–5, 2026
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • apply Agile methods to navigate changing conditions
  • conduct root cause analysis
  • solve project challenges using structured approaches
  • improve workflow efficiency and team responsiveness
  • make informed project decisions in dynamic environments

7: Project Visibility & Executive Reporting

Online: Nov. 12, 2026
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT

You will learn how to:

  • identify factors that contribute to project success
  • communicate project outcomes and results
  • prepare executive-level project reports
  • present recommendations to senior leaders
  • recognize and communicate project impact

8: Capstone Project

Online: Nov. 19, 2026
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT

Throughout the program, participants will apply their learning to a capstone project based on a real-world challenge.

The capstone provides an opportunity to integrate the concepts, tools and techniques explored throughout the program and demonstrate the ability to lead a project from initiation through completion.

Participants will present their work, receive feedback and leave with practical experience that can be applied to future projects in their organizations.

Course credits

Project Management Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Earning your PMI certification is a big step, maintaining it doesn’t have to be. Attendees in this program are entitled to 42 PDUs from PMI, upon completion.  

Facilitators

This masters certificate is taught by industry leaders in project management who bring real-world expertise to the classroom. 

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