Leadership in Project Management

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In-Person Certification Course | North Central University

Effective project management knowledge, skills, and values are critical to leading successfully in corporate project environments and to accomplish organizational objectives. This course will equip learners with knowledge, skills, and values by explaining core project management concepts and techniques. Project management knowledge is enhanced through skill development using case study examples that demonstrate how project management best practices are applied within the context of the real world.

The course is intended for students as well as working professionals, and is designed to present the essential skills needed to make effective contributions and have an immediate impact on the accomplishment of projects. It prepares students with marketable and transferable proficiencies, sending them into the workforce ready to apply project management knowledge and skills.

While professional certification is optional, the course is intentionally structured to encourage certification through the Project Management Institute — preparing students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, and working professionals with qualifying experience for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

In-Person Certification Course | North Central University

Effective project management knowledge, skills, and values are critical to leading successfully in corporate project environments and to accomplish organizational objectives. This course will equip learners with knowledge, skills, and values by explaining core project management concepts and techniques. Project management knowledge is enhanced through skill development using case study examples that demonstrate how project management best practices are applied within the context of the real world.

The course is intended for students as well as working professionals, and is designed to present the essential skills needed to make effective contributions and have an immediate impact on the accomplishment of projects. It prepares students with marketable and transferable proficiencies, sending them into the workforce ready to apply project management knowledge and skills.

While professional certification is optional, the course is intentionally structured to encourage certification through the Project Management Institute — preparing students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, and working professionals with qualifying experience for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

Why Attend?

Transform how you lead projects in just three days through an intensive, hands-on immersion designed for working professionals and graduate students.

Hands-On Project Simulation: Draft essential project documents (Charter, Scope, WBS, Gantt) through an interactive, multi-role case study.
Live Client Consulting: Apply your skills on Day 3 to solve a real, unresolved organizational challenge and present strategic recommendations directly to the client.
PMI® Certification Path: Fast-track your preparation for the CAPM® or PMP® exam with dedicated test-prep guidance, software access, and exam reimbursement opportunities.
Exclusive Keynote: Gain insights into the character and intangible skills of project leadership from keynote speaker Dr. Felisha Ford, President of Jakes Divinity School.
Valuable Networking: Connect with peers, community partners, business leaders, and alumni during included meals and the NCU Connect evening event.Course Objectives

Equip learners with core concepts and techniques: Provide students and working professionals with essential project management knowledge, skills, and values.
Develop practical, real-world skills: Enhance project management proficiency through case study examples and simulated projects to demonstrate how best practices apply in real-world environments.
Enable immediate organizational impact: Build marketable and transferable proficiencies so learners can make effective contributions and achieve organizational goals right away.
Prepare for professional certification: Structure the curriculum to encourage and prepare learners to pass the PMI Project Management Institute exams—specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.

Program Details & Schedule

Dates: Wednesday, September 9 – Friday, September 11
Location: Anderson Chapel, North Central University Campus (Minneapolis, MN)
Cohort Size: Intimate learning environment capped at 25–30 attendees

What’s Included in Your Registration

Access to all 3 days of workshop sessions, case studies, and live client consulting
Welcome Lunch (Day 1), Pathways Lunch (Day 2), and Certificate Presentation Lunch (Day 3)
Official Immersion Certificate of Completion
Access to CAPM®/PMP® exam preparation software
Invitation to the NCU Connect networking reception

Who Should Register?

Working Professionals looking to gain marketable skills, take on larger project roles, or earn CAPM®/PMP® credentials.
Graduate Students & Adult Learners seeking practical skills; credit-seeking graduate students can use this experience as the foundation for their final course project.

Certificate Awarded Upon Completion

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