Project Management Specialist + CAPM/PMP

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025

Program Description

The Project Management Specialist + CAPM/PMP course prepares new and experienced managers to excel with structured project implementation and management skills. Individuals with no experience will earn the Harper CE Project Management Specialist Certificate. Individuals with less than 3 years work experience should qualify to take the CAPM exam from PMI. Highly experienced individuals should qualify for the PMP certification exam from the Project Management Institute. This course offers a job-related, standards-based approach to successful project management in many industries/fields.The course exceeds the 35 contact hours required by PMI. Students must qualify to apply to the Project Mangement Institute for the CAPM or PMP certification. Students should have 7500 hours of Project Management experience or 4500 hours of PM experience with a Bachelors degree to qualify to apply for PMP designation. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience.

Established in 2009

CIP: 52-1201 Management Information Systems, General.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Management Occupations
    • (113012 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Harper College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: Project Management Institute

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 63.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,940.00
Fees$376.00
Total Cost$2,316.00

Financial Aid

  • Illinois Veterans Grant and personal career development loans

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - Intro to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes

Performance Data

Program: Project Management Specialist + CAPM/PMP

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025

Program Description

The Project Management Specialist + CAPM/PMP course prepares new and experienced managers to excel with structured project implementation and management skills. Individuals with no experience will earn the Harper CE Project Management Specialist Certificate. Individuals with less than 3 years work experience should qualify to take the CAPM exam from PMI. Highly experienced individuals should qualify for the PMP certification exam from the Project Management Institute. This course offers a job-related, standards-based approach to successful project management in many industries/fields.The course exceeds the 35 contact hours required by PMI. Students must qualify to apply to the Project Mangement Institute for the CAPM or PMP certification. Students should have 7500 hours of Project Management experience or 4500 hours of PM experience with a Bachelors degree to qualify to apply for PMP designation. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience.

Established in 2009

CIP: 52-1201 Management Information Systems, General.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Management Occupations
    • (113012 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Harper College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: Project Management Institute

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 63.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,940.00
Fees$376.00
Total Cost$2,316.00

Financial Aid

  • Illinois Veterans Grant and personal career development loans

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - Intro to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes