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Project Management Specialist
for CAPM® Certificate

Build a Foundation for a Career in Project Management

4-6 Months*

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8-10

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What Is a Project Management Specialist?

Project management specialists help organizations plan, coordinate, and complete projects. Their responsibilities may include developing schedules, monitoring costs, managing risks, communicating with stakeholders, and helping teams remain aligned throughout the project life cycle.
Molloy University’s online Project Management Specialist for CAPM® program introduces the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes used in project management. It also provides focused preparation for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam.
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Build Foundational Project Management Skills and
Prepare for CAPM® Certification

The completely online and self-paced Project Management Specialist for CAPM® program provides training in the essential processes involved in planning and overseeing projects.

You’ll learn how to define project scope, develop schedules and cost estimates, coordinate project activities, communicate with stakeholders, manage risks, and monitor project performance. The program also includes CAPM® exam preparation, module quizzes, exam-taking guidance, and two full-length practice exams.

You will learn

Plan and Coordinate Projects

Manage Project Scope, Schedules, and Costs

Project cost estimating

Identify and Respond to Project Risks

Portfolio Management

Communicate With Teams and Stakeholders

Apply Core Project Management Processes

Requirements

  • CAPM® exam applicants must hold a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED, or global equivalent
  • CAPM® exam applicants must complete at least 23 hours of project management education before taking the exam

Provided Courseroom Materials

  • Completely online, self-paced training
  • CAPM® certification exam preparation
  • Exam-taking tips and guidance
  • 25 comprehensive module quizzes
  • Two full-length, 150-question practice exams
  • CAPM® certification exam fee

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Topics You'll Learn in the Online Project Management Program

Course

Explore the fundamental terminology, principles, and processes used to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and complete projects.

Learn how organizational structures, enterprise environmental factors, and organizational process assets can affect how projects are managed.

Examine the five stages of a project life cycle and how activities from different stages may overlap throughout a project.

Learn how project management plans and supporting plans are developed, maintained, and adjusted through progressive elaboration and integrated change management.

Explore how project scope, schedules, budgets, and performance baselines are developed, monitored, and managed.

Earning the CAPM® certification can help you demonstrate an understanding of foundational project management concepts, terminology, and processes. It may be especially useful for individuals beginning a project management career or adding formal project management knowledge to an existing role.
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What Can You Do with a PMP® Certificate?

Earning the CAPM® certification can demonstrate foundational project management knowledge as you begin your career or build on your existing experience.

Careers to Explore

As a graduate of this program, you may find employment as a:
  • Project Coordinator
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Project Administrator
  • Project Analyst
  • Project Support Specialist

Demand Is Growing for Project Management Specialists

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. Approximately 78,200 openings are projected each year.**

Feel confident you’re getting relevant skills to enter an in-demand career with plenty of opportunities.

Get CAPM® Certified and Demonstrate Your Project Management Knowledge

Upon completing the Project Management Specialist for CAPM® program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam.
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You will receive one complimentary voucher for this certification exam.

How Much Does a Project Management Program Cost?

$2,549
Total Tuition
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Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.
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Frequently Asked Questions

This online, self-paced program introduces the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes used to plan and manage projects. It also includes focused preparation for the PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam.

The program is designed for entry-level learners, including those with little or no formal project management experience. Contact Molloy University to confirm all program enrollment requirements.

PMI® requires CAPM® exam applicants to have a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma or GED, and at least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam. Applicants should review PMI’s current eligibility requirements before applying.

Yes. The program is delivered completely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete your training around your schedule.

The program can be completed in approximately 4–6 months when completed in normal time. Individual completion time may depend on the amount of time you dedicate to your coursework.

Accreditation & Licensed Certifying Bodies

Our certificate programs are accredited by reputable institutions recognized in the industry. We partner with accredited organizations to ensure the quality and validity of our certifications.
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