The Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report 2017-2027 reported that employers in the United States will need 8.8 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles by 2027. With much of the available talent reaching retirement age as opportunities are growing, an annual average of 213,974 newly created positions in project management-oriented industries is expected during this period.

In response to this demand, the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) is continuing to offer its Project Management Certificate program in Wilmington, beginning Feb. 13, and Newark, beginning Feb. 19. Providing hands-on experience with practical tools, including the use of software, risk assessment and team techniques that support effective project management, the Project Management Certificate program is designed to help students understand the roles and functions of the project manager. The program can also be a starting place to fulfill the requirement of project management education hours for the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Project managers can come from virtually any educational or experience background. Some of the top industries hiring project managers include engineering and construction, healthcare, financial services, law and technology.

The 42-hour curriculum consists of weekly evening sessions conducted over 14 weeks. Potential discounts are available for UD alumni, Project Management Institute Delaware Valley Chapter (PMI-DVC) members, active military members, veterans and groups of two or more from the same organization.

For further information, please visit: https://www.pcs.udel.edu/project