Business

Project Management Professional Certificate (Microsoft)

160 hours • Hybrid, Self-Paced • Starting range $82K–$112K (early-career, national framing)

Microsoft & Google via Coursera

Best for: Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.

Job outcomes: Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master

Ramp: No tech background required. Strong for career changers from any field.

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This 10-course certificate program prepares students for a successful career in project management and supports those seeking PMP® certification. Through real-world examples, Agile and hybrid methodologies, and exam prep, students develop practical project leadership skills and familiarity with PMI project standards.

Official program syllabus

Training details

Delivery format

Hybrid, Self-Paced

Total hours

160 Hours (160 Clock)

Training providers

Microsoft & Google via Coursera

Published tuition and fees

$7,500

Qualifying WorkforceAP members are not billed for covered training.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.

Typical roles

Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master

Course preview

  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management
  • Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders
  • Process Groups and Processes in Project Management

Plus 6 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English Spanish (full)Portuguese (auto-subtitles)French (auto-subtitles)

Skills you’ll learn

AgileScrumMS ProjectRisk management

Course list

1. Project Management Fundamentals ~16 hrs

Introduction to key concepts such as scope, schedule, and risk in managing successful projects.

2. Team Building and Leadership in Project Management ~14 hrs

Covers leadership styles, motivation, and strategies for building and managing strong project teams.

3. Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders ~12 hrs

Identify stakeholders and build effective communication and engagement strategies.

4. Process Groups and Processes in Project Management ~15 hrs

Details PMI's five process groups and their roles in organizing and executing project activities.

5. PMP Formulas ~16 hrs

Focus on quantitative PMP exam formulas including cost and schedule performance metrics.

6. Project Management Principles ~14 hrs

Reviews ethical and foundational principles that guide decision-making and project leadership.

7. PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects ~21 hrs

Introduces Agile values and tools in international development and nonprofit project environments.

8. PM4R Agile: 5 Steps for Hybrid Management of Projects ~19 hrs

Teaches a hybrid methodology for blending traditional and Agile practices across sectors.

9. Project Management Performance Domains ~14 hrs

Explores PMI-defined domains such as planning, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.

10. PMP Application Process and Practice Exam ~19 hrs

Provides step-by-step application support and includes a full-length practice PMP® exam.

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Some prior experience or study recommended.

Time commitment

160 hours • Hybrid, Self-Paced. 10 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

No tech background required. Strong for career changers from any field.

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Program costs are covered by grants, scholarships, partnerships, and donations — never billed to qualifying members.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

Project Coordinator

Project Manager

Scrum Master

Salary range: $82K–$112K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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