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NRCC to offer new short-term project management programs

Aug 23 2024

Registration is now open for two new short-term project management programs at New River Community College, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

The CAPM credential provides the foundational knowledge and skills that project based roles demand. It shows that the individual is ready to take on ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis. In this course, students will learn to understand and apply project management frameworks; be able to describe what, why, and how of the project management process; and be provided with real project examples and templates. 

The PMP certification is the profession’s most globally recognized certification credential. The designation gives the individual a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace. In this course, students will learn to understand the project management framework, project plans, knowledge areas, process groups, activities and outputs, and responsibilities of a project manager according to the PMBOK®; identify the most accepted best practices and approaches to project management; and reinforce real work applications of project management concepts through individual exercise, group activities, and practice tests. To apply for the PMP certification test, a student needs to have a bachelor's degree and 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years or associate degree or high school diploma and 60 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years.

Course schedules for the upcoming sessions are:

CAPM- 11 sessions
September 10 – November 19
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Online, synchronous instruction

PMP- 10 sessions
Spring 2025 – more information to come

These courses are two of NRCC’s FastForward programs, programs that provide affordable, short-term training through the Office of Workforce Development. Virginia residents may qualify for special pricing.

To register for either course, visit www.nr.edu/fastforward, call (540) 674-3613, or email WFDtraining@nr.edu.