The Project Management Professional certification ( PMP® ) through the Project Management Institute, is the project management profession's most globally respected credential. The PMP® symbol after your name demonstrates that you have a solid foundation of experience and education that can have a positive impact on end results.
Project management certification and skill sets are transferable to every type of industry, from IT, biotech and pharmaceutical to banking, accounting and health care to construction, government and telecommunications.
To be eligible for the PMP® certification exam, individuals must have 35 hours of project management education. Wake Tech's PMP Certification Exam Prep class is taught by a Project Management Institute Global Registered Education Provider and provides students with quality takeaway materials, memory tricks, studying strategies and real-world examples.
Industry-recognized credential: Prepare for the Project Management Professional PMP® Certification Exam.
Complete in: One to six months
Project Management Courses
Project Management Fundamentals
Course Objectives
Master the essentials of project management.
Learn about project politics and ethics, project measurements, and project closure.
Develop a variety of powerful techniques to generate project ideas.
Outline of Instruction
Lesson 1 - Project Management Overview
Lesson 2 - The Power of Planning
Lesson 3 - The Power of Control
Lesson 4 - The Project Manager and the Project Team
Lesson 5 - Stakeholder Interactions and Expectations
Lesson 6 - Project Management Soft Skills
Lesson 7 - Project Cost Management
Lesson 8 - The Project Plan (Part 1)
Lesson 9 - The Project Plan (Part 2)
Lesson 10 - Project Implementation
Lesson 11 - Project Control
Lesson 12 - Project Closure
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Applications must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for project managers or project team members.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320147 | 02/11/26 - 04/03/26 | Online | 77.00 | 11 | Register | |
| 326255 | 03/18/26 - 05/08/26 | Online | 77.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Fundamentals of Project Management
The training effectively combines introductory lecture and discussion with hands-on application of the most basic project management principles. The training focuses on the standard project management terms and processes associated with initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project.
Topics areas include:
• Project Management Terminology
• Project Organizations
• Project Selection and Prioritization
• Initiating a Project
• Scope Definition
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Resource Identification and Assignment
• Project Budgeting
• Project Reporting
• Risk Management
• Scope and Change Control
• Project Closure
Course Objectives
The primary objectives of this session include learning how:
• To define and recognize the fundamental terminology of the project management discipline
• To identify all process groups of the project management life-cycle
• To prioritize the primary project constraints of a project
• To identify and assess the relative importance of key project stakeholders
• To identify key project deliverables and decompose them to build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• To formulate an activities list required to produce the project's deliverables and work packages
• To build a project schedule, identify its critical path, and determine relative float/slack for activities
• To identify pertinent roles and responsibilities required to complete the project activities
• To formulate a budget estimate for the project
• To identify key communication elements of a project
• To assess key project risks and formulate action plans to minimize their exposure to the project
Outline of Instruction
I. Introduction to Project Management
A. Definition of a Project
B. Projects vs. Programs
C. Project Management Life Cycle
D. Project Management Terminology
E. Triple Constraints of Project Management
II. Initiating a Project
A. Project Initiation
B. Evaluation, Selection, and Prioritization
C. Stakeholder Analysis
D. Project Charter
E. Project Management Organization Types
III. Planning a Project
A. Scope Planning and Decomposition
B. Time Management and Scheduling
C. Resource Planning
D. Cost Estimating and Budgeting
IV. Executing and Controlling a Project
A. Project Communications and Reporting
B. Project Risk Management
C. Project Change Control
D. Project Quality Management
V. Closing a Project
A. Administrative Closure and Contract Closeout
B. Lessons Learned
C. Final
Contact Hours
8
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Learning Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
100% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Project Management Essentials with CAPM® Prep
Course Objectives
Understand the essential elements of a project management foundation.
Learn how to execute a project from start to finish.
Be familiar with most common project management concepts and terminology.
Master the creation of project-driven budgets and timelines.
Learn how to predict and prevent risks.
Outline of Instruction
Project Management Essentials
Project Management Foundation
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Schedule Management
Project Costs Management
Project Quality Management
Project Resource Management
Project Communications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
Project Management Extensions
Certified Associate in Project Management
Final Exam
Contact Hours
100
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
Process Group: A Practice Guide
CAPM Exam Prep 5th Edition
Certification Requirements:
You will need to meet the following CAPM Certification requirements to take the exam:
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or the global equivalent)
23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. (This course meets the education requirement.)
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is designed for individuals new to project management, providing a solid foundation of the most common terms and concepts you will need and helping you prepare for the Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM®) certification exam. CAPM® and PMI® are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319986 | 02/02/26 - 08/02/26 | Online | 1493.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
High Speed Project Management
Course Objectives
Discover what speed indicators are and how to use them to stay on top of a fast-moving project.
Study techniques to motivate and keep a team focused while working at high speed.
Learn the first five steps of fast-track planning. Quickly creating a comprehensive project plan is crucial to staying on target.
Outline of Instruction
Wednesday - Lesson 01
What's the big hurry? Don't be kept in the dark about why you're required to manage your project at such a fast pace. In this lesson, you'll learn the reasons. Then you'll be in the driver's seat and ready to focus on running a successful project.
Friday - Lesson 02
Three factors are always critical to the success of any project. In this lesson, we'll take a close look at each factor. You'll also learn what speed indicators are and how to use them to stay on top of a fast-moving project.
Wednesday - Lesson 03
In this lesson, we'll look at Factor 1: The team. The project team members are the keys to your success. You'll learn techniques to motivate and keep a team focused while working at high speed.
Friday - Lesson 04
This lesson is all about Factor 2: Time vs. Money. We'll look at actual case studies to illustrate new ways of adjusting project speed and increasing overall productivity.
Wednesday - Lesson 05
This lesson addresses Factor 3: Risk. Managing risk at the speed of light is not for the fainthearted, but it can work to the advantage of the well-prepared manager. In this lesson, we'll explore the risks that are most prevalent and learn how to plan for them when and if they occur.
Friday - Lesson 06
In this lesson, you'll learn the first five steps of fast-track planning. Quickly creating a comprehensive project plan is crucial to staying on target. We'll look at ways to abbreviate the process from developing a scope statement to finalizing the project team.
Wednesday - Lesson 07
Today's lesson continues the planning process by addressing when and if you should use network diagrams and critical path analysis. You'll learn how to estimate time and costs that are in sync with an e-speed project. And we'll review the pros and cons of the critical chain management theory.
Friday - Lesson 08
We'll continue the planning process in this lesson. Here, you'll look at templates and real-world examples that will demonstrate how to speed up the development of plans for project procurement, quality management, and risk management.
Wednesday - Lesson 09
Today, we'll take a look at the final steps in the planning process. You'll examine templates and real-life examples for rapid development of change control plans, communication and management plans, and the final project plan. You'll also learn the importance of obtaining plan approval sign-off and when and why to use a kickoff meeting.
Friday - Lesson 10
In this lesson, you'll see that the project plan is finalized and primed to provide a roadmap and navigational aides for the e-speed project. You'll learn how to allocate time and effort to achieve the greatest advantages for the project. We'll pay special attention to applying the best practices for managing tasks, quality assurance, team development and verification, and progress meetings.
Wednesday - Lesson 11
Projects developed at e-speed require strict processes for managing changes in performance, scope, quality, risk, schedule and cost. In this lesson, we'll take a close look at the value of management toolkits that are simplified and easy to use.
Friday - Lesson 12
The project is not over until you cross the finish line and throw all the shutdown switches. This lesson is designed to walk you through the final seven steps to end the project on a positive and professional note.
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in retooling your project management skill set to keep up with new technology projects, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation
Course Objectives
Learn an overview of how to manage a project and testing techniques for the PMP or CAPM exam
Outline of Instruction
Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications
Project Management Essentials
Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes
Integration Management
Scope Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Communications Management
Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Professional and Social Responsibility
Conclusion
Contact Hours
35
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Secondary degree
PMP: 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
CAPM: 1,500 hours of project experience
PMP: 35 hours of project management education
CAPM: 23 hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam
The PMP preparation course fulfills this educational prerequisite.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Experience in project management
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of the course material taught
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Project managers or those aspiring to be project managers
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Project manager
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326109 | 03/30/26 - 04/02/26 | Northern Wake Campus | 1456.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
The Essentials of Project Management
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
1. Define and recognize the fundamental terminology of the project management discipline
2. Identify all process groups of the project management life-cycle
3. Prioritize the primary project constraints of a project
4. Identify and assess the relative importance of key project stakeholders
5. Identify key project deliverables and decompose to build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
6. Formulate an activities list required to produce the project's deliverables and work packages
7. Build a project schedule, identify its critical path, and determine relative float/slack for activities
8. Identify pertinent roles and responsibilities required to complete the project activities
9. Formulate a budget estimate for the project
10. Identify key communication elements of a project
11. Effectively and more accurately report on a project's progress, status, and forecast
12. Assess key project risks and formulate action plans to minimize their exposure to the project
13. Develop and deliver a project summary or final report to key stakeholders
Outline of Instruction
1.Introduction to Project Management
A. Definition of a Project
B. Projects vs. Programs
C. Project Management Life Cycle
D. Project Management Terminology
E. Triple Constraints
2. Initiating a Project
A. Project Initiation
B. Evaluation, Selection, and Prioritization
C. Stakeholder Analysis
D. Project Charter
E. Project Management Organization Types
3. Planning a Project
A. Scope Planning
B. Scope Decomposition
C. Work Breakdown Structure
D. Activity Definition
E. Activity Sequencing
F. Activity Duration Estimating
G. Network Diagramming/Critical Path
H. Schedule Compression
I. Resource Planning
J. Cost Estimating and Budgeting
4. Executing and Controlling a Project
A. Project Communications
B. Budget and Schedule Performance Management (Earned Value)
C. Status Reporting
D. Project Risk Management
E. Project Change Control
F. Project Quality Management
5. Closing a Project
A. Contract Closeout
B. Administrative Closure
C. Lessons Learned
D. Final Reporting
Contact Hours
24
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Learning Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320951 | 02/25/26 - 02/27/26 | Northern Wake Campus | 1364.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
