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Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate Program (FPM)
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Course Details
There are two courses in the FPM Certificate Program: Fundamentals of Project Management and Business English Language.

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Cost
Tuition $3,900
(tuition subject to change)  
Nonrefundable application fee $50
Nonrefundable registration fee $42
Insurance (if necessary) $201

Estimated Other Expenses
Room and board $3,257
Books and supplies $200
Quarterly bus pass $132
Other expenses $755
 
Total $8,537
Courses

1. Fundamentals of Project Management
This course meets for 10 hours a week. Each week, a different project management expert teaches his or her field of specialization. These areas are included:

  • project management overview
  • communications and leadership
  • project planning
  • project execution
  • tools, tips and techniques
Topics will address the global business environment, such as currency exchange and cross-cultural communication.

2. Business Communication
This course, which is taught by a professional English language instructor, meets for ten hours a week. It is designed to complement the business course and ensure that you understand the project management course lectures and assignments. It will also help you master business vocabulary and build verbal communication skills.