Project Management Professional Certificate (Microsoft)
Microsoft & Google via Coursera
Best for: Organizers and coordinators. Agile, Scrum — transferable across industries.
Roles to research: Project Coordinator · Project Manager · Scrum Master
Preparation: 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.
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Skills you’ll learn
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
Preparation
The published syllabus does not list a recommended prerequisite. Ask an advisor to confirm preparation and program fit.
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 research
Explore roles connected to these skills
Project Coordinator
Project Manager
Scrum Master
Job requirements and pay vary by employer, location, and experience. A certificate alone does not guarantee a role or salary. Research occupations, wages, and entry requirements, then discuss your next step with an advisor.
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