What is the format of this course?
Paced study is that which follows a schedule. This course has 12 modules, each lasting one week starting Monday at 12:01 AM and ending the following Sunday at 11:59 PM Central Time.
There are graded discussions with an initial deadline of Thursday night and a final deadline of Sunday night. There are quizzes in several modules which are also due on Sunday nights. This will help you to plan your time accordingly during the week.
Online means that the course content is delivered via D2L by selecting the Content link. Although we will be moving through the content in sequential order, (one module per week), all of the content for all 12 modules is already here for you in case you like to look ahead.
Asynchronous means that unlike a face-to-face course where you need to be in a classroom with the instructor and other students at a specified place and time, this course is delivered entirely online, with no face-to-face requirement.
The Module overviews take the place of the in-person lecture, and you may review these as quickly as you like or as slowly as you need to fit your pace. And you may keep and review these as you like; they are the same as the lecture provided in the in-person class. You may participate in the class the discussion forums at a time which fits your schedule within the established due dates.
Can I earn PDUs with this program?
PMP® certificants can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward license renewal by taking the Project Management Certificate Program. Each contact hour is equivalent to one PDU. Licensed professionals in other industries may qualify to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit. Students should contact their respective licensing body to ensure they meet the requirements.
What is the difference between a certificate and a certification?
A certificate is earned after completion of a course or a series of courses. Certificates are usually awarded by a training provider or an educational institution. Certification typically includes an experience, an educational component and requires passing an exam. Certifications are awarded by governmental and/or professional agencies and often require recertification to remain certified.
Are books included in the tuition fee?
Books are not included in the tuition fee. All other class materials are covered in the tuition fee and will be distributed as appropriate.
The required texts to purchase for both the in-class and online sections of the Project Management Certificate Program are:
- Larson, Eric W., Clifford F. Gray, and Pinyarat Sirisomboonsuk. Project Management: A Socio-Technical Approach (McGraw-Hill), 9th Edition, 2024. [ISBN-13: 978-1-265-16442-3 or ISBN-10:1265060886]
- Project Management Institute. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc. 2021. [ISBN-13: 978-1-628-25664-2 or ISBN-10: 1628256648]
- Project Management Institute. Agile Practice Guide, 2017. [ISBN-13: 978-1-628-25199-9 or ISBN-10: 1628251999]
Does this program qualify for financial assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)?
In order to find out if you qualify for financial assistance, you must first contact Workforce Development. As a certified program under the ILLINOIS workNet initiative, this program has been approved for workforce training grants for those who are eligible. Funding may be available for those receiving unemployment benefits. Please contact Workforce Development for more information.
Is this an exam-prep course for the PMP® Exam?
No. Its purpose is to expose you to the latest practices and standards in the field of project management. It does fulfill the 35-hour education requirement set forth by the Project Management Institute for anyone who intends to sit for the exam.