PLANNING AND MANAGING PROJECTS
Johns Hopkins University Certificate of AchievementAccess to all courses in the certificate programStart the program anytime through open enrollmentCurriculum designed and delivered by JHU FacultyLIVE monthly seminars with JHU Faculty
Program starts on February 3, 2025. Investment: $1,200
3 Courses • 12 Weeks • 60 Hours • Online
• Hands-on Projects • $1,200
4 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
4 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
4 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
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The Advanced Project Management and Leadership certificate program is designed to provide a comprehensive journey through the essential, advanced, and leadership aspects of project management. Comprising three key courses—Fundamentals of Project Management, Project Execution and Control, and Advanced Project Management and Leadership—this program equips learners with the skills to manage projects from initiation to completion with precision and innovation.
Participants will master foundational concepts such as the project lifecycle, scheduling, and budgeting while advancing their expertise in execution strategies, risk management, and Earned Value Management (EVM). The program culminates in leadership and innovative practices, including agile methodologies, multi-project management, and effective project closeout.
Tailored for professionals and managers in dynamic industries, this program blends theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, enabling graduates to lead projects confidently and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Program Highlights:
Earn a Johns Hopkins University Certificate of Achievement and gain the knowledge and tools to excel in applied machine learning.
To earn a Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering Certificate of Achievement, you must complete the following:
This program is designed for professionals and managers seeking to enhance their project management expertise across foundational, advanced, and leadership levels. It is ideal for individuals responsible for initiating, executing, and leading complex projects who want to improve their skills in areas such as scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and agile methodologies. The program is also well-suited for project managers aiming to refine their leadership abilities, manage multiple projects effectively, and implement innovative strategies to drive successful outcomes. Additionally, it is valuable for those aspiring to take on senior project management roles or lead projects in dynamic, fast-paced industries.
Program ManagersExecutives and Decision-MakersAgile PractitionersBusiness and Technology LeadersMulti-Project Managers:Designed by JHU Faculty, the curriculum covers key skills in effectively planning and managing projects, including:
Project Planning and Scheduling
Risk Management
Conflict Resolution
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Agile Methodologies
Project Execution and Monitoring
Quality Assurance
Innovation and Closeout Strategies
Communication with Stakeholders
Enhance your knowledge through monthly live seminars designed to deepen your expertise.
JHU faculty are available to answer questions directly through the course site.
Learn at your own pace with engaging and helpful learning materials such as video lectures, relevant readings, and case studies.
Hands-on activities that help you demonstrate competence and enabling reskilling and upskilling.
Boost your skills in planning and management projects with leading educators.
Johns Hopkins University Instructor
Buck Buchanan is a native of New Hampshire and now resides in The Villages, Florida. Buck enlisted in the Air Force after graduating from college in 1972 and received his commission in 1976. He then retired as a Colonel after 29+ years serving in various stateside and overseas 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 lecturer, course leader, and student advisor for the JHU Whiting School’s Engineering for Professionals Program. He has been teaching for JHU EP since 2002.
Buck has a Bachelor of Science degree from Bryant University, and Masters degrees from Southern Illinois University, the 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.
Johns Hopkins University Instructor
Amy has spent 25+ years working at Texas Instruments, with her current role as Director of Program Management and Product Engineering for the MSP Business in Embedded Processors. Amy has 20+ years’ experience in New Product Development , and is one of the few PMs elected as Senior Members of the Technical Staff. As a Project Management Professional (PMP), she has a passion for mentoring other PMs to enable their success, which is why she is a key member of the PM Council for TI. Additionally, Amy is a an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University in Whiting School of Engineering: Engineering Management(EM) program, as well as serving as an EM academic advisor and the EM track advisor for the Master of Science in Global Innovation and Leadership through Engineering (MSIL) program.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Gain expertise in the principles and methods of project planning and management to drive success, overcome challenges, and stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
12 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
12 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
12 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
3 Courses • 12 Weeks • Online • Hands-on Projects
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