Virtual, Instructor-Led
Professional Coaching
Professional Certificate
#7227
Modern Project Manager Program
Program 7227
- Duration: Multi-Week
- Language: English
- Level: Foundation
Today’s project managers need to do more than balance the triple constraints – they also need to be trained in the arts of communication, innovation, and leadership. Learning Tree’s Modern Project Manager Professional Certificate Program covers the foundational skills every project management professional needs, while also teaching these critical but undervalued power skills through our unique integrated learning model, which expertly combines assessment, training, coaching, and collaboration.
This certificate program is designed to give professionals a deep understanding of the foundational skills project managers (and those managing people or projects) need to take the next step. From courses such as Agile Methodology and Project Leadership to Business Acumen & Strategy, this action-based hybrid program provides not only the theory and tools for modern project management, but also real-world practice and a collaborative learning model that ensures deep understanding.
Modern Project Manager Program
Key Benefits
Attendees will learn how to:
- Plan and manage projects
- Employ effective communication techniques
- Understand and apply Agile and Kanban approaches
- Visualize workflows
- Plan, strategize and manage schedules
- Manage conflict and stakeholders
- Lead a team with confidence
- Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value
Key Features
- A highly qualified, dedicated instructor and coach throughout for a seamless experience
- Instructor of the practice with decades of real-world experience
- Deep action-based learning and real-time coaching and feedback
- Pre- and post- workshops
- Coaching between courses to reinforce learning
- Virtual instructor-led courses
- On-demand training
Program Schedule
The Certificate Program Kickoff serves as a crucial introductory event, providing you with a valuable opportunity to connect with your program coach. During this session, you will not only establish a rapport with your coach but also gain a clear understanding of the desired outcomes aligned with your goals.
In the first course of the program, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to successfully plan and execute projects that are strategically aligned and deliver significant business value, including strategic project planning, benefits realization, establishing metrics, and value management.
There are four coaching sessions conducted throughout the program. The purpose of these coaching sessions is to review the prior modules, solidify the learning and discuss steps involved in perfecting your capstone project.
This foundational course provides attendees with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully lead a project from beginning to end. You will gain hands-on project experience through a simulated project case study.
There are four coaching sessions conducted throughout the program. The purpose of these coaching sessions is to review the prior modules, solidify the learning and discuss steps involved in perfecting your capstone project.
In this course, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts, processes and tools of lean project management and lean methodology. You will learn how to apply these methodologies to improve the product strategy, eliminate waste and streamline the product management process. The course also covers extreme programming (XP) practices, including feedback loops and how to manage product backlog items to help deliver work efficiently.
There are four coaching sessions conducted throughout the program. The purpose of these coaching sessions is to review the prior modules, solidify the learning and discuss steps involved in perfecting your capstone project.
In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively communicate, motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and build strong relationships within a project environment. This course places a strong emphasis on the people aspect of project management, empowering attendees to lead with empathy, manage stakeholder expectations, and navigate the human dynamics that are integral to project success.
There are four coaching sessions conducted throughout the program. The purpose of these coaching sessions is to review the prior modules, solidify the learning and discuss steps involved in perfecting your capstone project.
The final module is a two-day capstone course that builds upon the foundational knowledge and case study used throughout the MPM program curriculum. This capstone workshop places a strong emphasis on the execution phase of projects, providing practical experience in handling real-world scenarios.
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We highly recommend attending at least 90% of the full program in order to gain the deep knowledge, skills, and connections that will help advance your project management capabilities and career potential.
All program sessions are recorded and the videos will be made available on demand so you can catch up on any missed material in your My Learning Tree account.
The Modern Project Manager Professional Certificate Program has been specially designed to meet the needs of new and emerging project managers, or those who manage projects and people without an official title. This program provides the right amount of knowledge, practice, participation, and coaching to allow learners to apply their new skills immediately and transition seamlessly into their new role.