Develop a basic understanding of the principles and processes used within the project management profession from project initiation and planning to monitoring project performance and how to respond should project performance indicators show signs of a project going awry, as well as how to address project risks.
Coursework
Required Course:
Skills
The earner of the Foundations of Project Management 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 Foundations of Project Management 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 required course. 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: Intro to Project Management is a online graduate-level course at the University of New Hampshire's College of Professional Studies. The course is 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.
The tuition cost for this microcredential is priced per-credit. For continuing education learners, you can find the tuition costs here - https://www.unh.edu/business-services/tuition-fees/continuing-education-tuition
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 Foundations of Project Management Microcredential, you can move forward with the next course in the sequence to earn the Project Initiation & Planning Microcredential or apply the 3 credits earned right away 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
