Program Overview

Program Overview

The JMU Foundations of Project Management & Team Communications Certificate Program is designed to provide professionals with foundational knowledge about project management and an appreciation for their individual roles in achieving project and organizational outcomes. Participants will be able to concisely communicate an unbiased perspective of project- and task-level statuses and challenges, supporting informed decision-making by project leaders.

Target Audience

The program is suitable for:

• Professionals curious about project management
• Professionals working on teams, who are assigned tasks that are part of larger projects
• Professionals and managers seeking concepts and tools to facilitate discussion about project goals and team communication
• New or existing teams seeking a shared experience to learn about widely-accepted concepts and strategies for effective teamwork

Course Format

The course features:

• A class case study
• Teamwork during training to immediately apply concepts and tools
• Meetings on Zoom for the 100% online course, or in-person in Roanoke or Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Flexible course options, including two, three, or four-day versions, each with 12 hours of live instruction
• Use of Miro, an online whiteboard, for applied learning in online classes
• Interaction in groups, putting concepts into practice, both in-person and online
• Textbook and workbook included in the price

Course Investment

The course investment is $515.

Admission Requirements

There are no prerequisites to enroll in the program.

Program Completion Requirements

To complete the program, participants must:

• Pass the final quiz with 80%
• Submit a short written reflection statement

Registration Information

Registration can be completed online or by mail. A $50 fee will be assessed for any check returned by the bank. Registration closes one week prior to the class start date.

Course Timeline and Structure

The course timeline and structure can be found on the FAQ page.

Payment Options

Payment options include credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) for online registration, and check payments by mail. A $50 fee will be assessed for any check returned by the bank.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

The cancellation and refund policy can be found in the Policies and Notices section.