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Project Management

Gain the practical skills and confidence to manage real-world projects from start to finish. This microcredential introduces essential project management principles and techniques used across industries. You'll explore traditional and Agile methodologies, team roles, collaboration strategies, and tools for effective planning and execution.

Through hands-on activities, you'll learn to set SMART goals, define project scope, build timelines and schedules, and leverage digital and AI-powered tools. Additional topics include stakeholder engagement, risk management, tracking progress, and continuous improvement strategies. By the end of this microcredential, you'll be ready to lead or contribute to projects with clarity, structure, and confidence.

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Quick Facts about this Microcredential

What You’ll Learn

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and roles.
  • Apply effective techniques to plan and organize projects.
  • Utilize collaborative and digital tools, including AI-supported solutions, to design project schedules, plan workflows, and support execution.
  • Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
  • Manage project execution using Agile, traditional, or hybrid approaches.
  • Monitor project progress, address risks, and apply reflective practices to successfully close projects.
  • Strengthen your professional competency in problem solving.

Things to Know

  • This microcredential is free to all current ACC students
  • Although not required, it is suggested that students take Systems Thinking and Problem Solving with AI microcredentials prior to taking this course
  • This microcredential is part of the Interactive Problem Solving with Systems Thinking and Technology microcertificate

What You’ll Earn

Those completing the microcredential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn
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Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists employed in the U.S.
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Microcredentials are a new way of learning at ACC

Fast

Unlike a traditional college course, the microcredentials are bite-sized, taking 5 weeks or less to complete

Free

Enrollment is free to current ACC students (some microcredentials may require an additional purchase*)

Supportive

A dedicated Digital Navigator will grade your work, provide helpful feedback, and answer questions

Flexible

Learn on your own schedule with these microcredentials, and go as fast as you are able to master the content

* Check the Quick Facts section for details

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