Advanced Project Management and Leadership

Johns Hopkins University Certificate of Completion

Curriculum designed and delivered by JHU Faculty

Start the course anytime through open enrollment

LIVE monthly seminars with JHU Faculty

Engaging learning including video lectures and hands-on activities

Course starts on February 3, 2025. Investment: $500

Master Project Management

Earn a certificate of completion from JHU, a recognized leader in education and research. Earn 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon program completion.

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Course description

This course delves into advanced project management methodologies and tools, focusing on leadership, innovation, and effective project closeout strategies. Students will learn to conduct project audits, manage multiple projects, and implement agile methodologies to ensure project success.

Who is the course for?

The course is ideal for project managers and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in project execution, control techniques, and communication strategies.

Project Managers
Operations Directors
Management Consultants
Program Managers
Product Managers

Acquire essential skills in Project Management

Designed by JHU Faculty, this course delves into advanced decision tree learning techniques, equipping learners with the skills to tackle complex classification and regression challenges. Key skills include:

Project Audits and Independent Assessments
Leadership in Multi-Project Management
Negotiation Skills for Project Success
Agile Project Management Techniques
Project Closeout Strategies and Checklists
Innovation and Marketing in Project Management
R&D Project Management Tools and Techniques

Built for machine learning practitioners

Monthly LIVE seminars

Enhance your knowledge through monthly live seminars designed to deepen your expertise.

Dedicated program support

JHU faculty are available to answer questions directly through the course site.

Engaging materials

Learn at your own pace with engaging and helpful learning materials such as video lectures, relevant readings, and case studies.

Hands-on projects & case studies

Hands-on activities that help you demonstrate competence and enabling reskilling and upskilling.

Boost your knowledge in project management with leading educators

World-Renowned Faculty

Buck Buchanan

Johns Hopkins University Instructor

Buck enlisted in the Air Force in 1972 and received his commission in 1976. He then retired as a Colonel after 29+ years serving in various operational, staff, and command positions. He joined The Johns Hopkins
University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) as a Project Area Manager.

In 2008, he joined Raytheon Solipsys as the Director of Business Development and held that position until 2012. Buck is currently a course manager, lecturer and student advisor for JHU Whiting School’s Engineering for Professionals Program. He has been teaching for JHU EP since 2002.

Buck has an undergraduate degree from Bryant University, and graduate degrees from Southern Illinois University, University of Oklahoma, and Air University. He is also a published author with articles in East Asia –
an International Quarterly; the book Can America Remain Committed–US Security Horizons in the 1990s; the first edition of Air University’s Airpower Journal; and in JHU/APL’s Technical Digest.

Fundamentals of Project Management

4 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects

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Project Execution and Control

4 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects

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Certificate Program in Project Management

12 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects

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Advanced Project Management and Leadership