UVA School of Continuing and Professional Studies partners with Ziplines Education, an industry-driven education company that delivers practical digital skills and hands-on experience to prepare learners for high-growth careers, to offer four noncredit academic programs. These programs use UVA-approved curricula developed by Ziplines Education, and the courses are taught by Ziplines Education instructors. After successfully completing a course, you’ll receive an Affirmation of Completion from the University of Virginia.
Beginning September, 2024, all UVA faculty, staff, students, and alumni receive a 10% discount on this program.
Our Project Management program, provided in partnership with Ziplines Education, will transform your skills in project management with expertise in the latest, in-demand tools, techniques and methodologies. You'll gain practical training and technical certifications in Project Management you can apply on the job. Delivered fully online, this 10-week comprehensive program is taught by industry experts and supplemented with live/online mentor-led classes.
Delve deep into essential project management topics like:
- stakeholder management
- budgeting
- planning, and scoping
- risk management
- team leadership
- Agile methodologies
You’ll leave the course with proof of your project management skills: a Project Management Playbook and industry-recognized certification and qualifications, including the Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification, 23 hours toward the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification requirements, and hands-on experience working with Google Sheets and Microsoft Project.