Learn how to use project management to achieve strategic objectives by developing an understanding of the project life cycle model and how to initiate a project for success. The practical skills of project planning, developing realistic resource-loaded schedules, and assessing risks that could take the project awry will be addressed in hands-on activities.?
Coursework
Required Courses:
Skills
The earner of the Project Initiation and Planning Microcredential?will have learned:
- New skills in support of managing projects.
- A foundational knowledge of project management.
- How to initiate and plan a successful project.
How It Works
The Project Initiation and Planning Microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the?UNH?College of Professional Studies. To receive this Microcredential, learners must successfully complete the require courses.
Upon completion of the required coursework, learners will receive the Microcredential?issued by Credly that is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
PM 800: Project Management Seminar (the pre-requisite course) and PM 811: Project Chartering and Planning?are online graduate-level courses at the University of New Hampshire's College of Professional Studies.?Both courses are offered online in an 8-week format.?Check?UNH's Course Search?for when these courses will be offered as they are offered on a rotating basis.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students.? All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process to pursue a UNH Microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in the required courses?during the set enrollment windows.? (View the?UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll through their standard registration procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor through?Webcat?and the?Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online?by contacting the UNH Registrar's Office at?registrars.office@unh.edu.
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate or Masters degree.
Once you earn your Project Initiation and Planning Microcredential, you can apply the credits earned towards the Graduate Certificate in Project Management or the?Master of Science in Project Management?from the UNH College of Professional Studies (CPS).
If you decide to continue your education in one of these areas, you will need to formally?apply?and meet that program's?admissions criteria.?
For More Information Contact
Dr. Karen RJ White, PMI Fellow, PMP? (she/hers)
Karen.White@unh.edu
Program Director
Business and Technology Academic Center
College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
