Project Manager 1

Overview

The Project Manager I program is designed to align with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, providing essential skills for managing projects across industries. This program includes two key courses: CAPM Prep Boot Camp and Agile Fundamentals, equipping students with the knowledge, tools, and best practices needed for effective project leadership.

What You’ll Learn

CAPM Prep Boot Camp – Gain a strong foundation in project management principles and industry standards, preparing you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. 

Agile Fundamentals – Learn SCRUM, the most widely used Agile methodology, and develop the skills to participate in and manage software development projects efficiently.

With businesses increasingly adopting Agile project management, completing this program will enhance career opportunities in IT, business, and project management roles.

Whether you're starting a new career or advancing in your current role, this program provides the tools and expertise to lead projects successfully in any industry.

Program Type

Training Certificate

How to Enroll

To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!

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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu

This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:

  • Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
  • Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
  • Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
  • Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
  • Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
  • Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
    If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
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Sample Program Plan and Costs

*Additional testing is required for certifications.

Prerequisite: Associate degree or higher preferred

On-Campus Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.
CEUs Class Hours Course Title Cost
3.00 30

CAPM Exam Prep Boot Camp

This course teaches the most important principles and practices related to project management through a combination of classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. Students will be taught how to develop project management artifacts using the various project management knowledge are processes. The course content is consistent with the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK® Guide) and other standards and guides from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The course will prepare you for the Certified Associate in Project Management certification (CAPM) using the CAPM Exam Prep Study Guide by RMC Publications. Included with the course is a one-year subscription to RMC Exam Simulation of over 1500 exam questions to prepare to take the CAPM exam. The course is taught using PMI CAPM Exam Content Outline to ensure students understand PMI exam knowledge objectives for passing the CAPM exam.

Virtual

ID: CEPMG-578

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We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
$2,995.00
1.80 18

Agile Fundamentals

This course provides you with the Agile values and principles to incorporate Agile methodologies into your organization. To be successful in delivering software using Agile methods, you must have a strong and stable agile mindset. This course focuses on being Agile before doing Agile and provides a common foundation for making decisions about the best way to develop software using agile values and principles and introduces you to PMI's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®. This course prepares you for the Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM1) certification. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Virtual

ID: CEPMG-573

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We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
$699.00
 
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$3,694.00
Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Junior Project Manager

In this role, you plan and organize projects, as well as direct and lead teams, for a company, but you’ll likely work under the direction of a senior project manager.

Projected Job Growth

+13.1%

Average Annual Salary

$78,053
According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

  • Local Employers
  • IT Companies
  • Business Corporations

What’s next after I complete this program?

Earn Your CAPM Certification

After completing the Project Manager I program, you’ll be eligible to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI). This globally recognized certification demonstrates your expertise in project management principles and best practices.

Earn your Professional Scrum Master I Certification

You will also qualify to take the the Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) certification, a globally recognized credential that validates your fundamental mastery of Scrum. This certification sets you apart as a skilled professional ready to contribute to Agile projects across industries.

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Academic programs count as academic credit for a certificate, diploma or degree and may transfer toward future academic endeavors at four-year colleges and universities.
Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months, are focused on career training, and provide credentials and certificates needed in the specific fields of study. Coursework does not transfer.
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