Advance Your Career with Project Management Programs at SMU
Project Management Certificate
Build a strong foundation in the principles, tools, and strategies of effective project management. This certificate prepares you to lead projects from initiation to completion.
- Ideal for early to mid-career professionals
- Curriculum aligned to the Project Management Institute (PMI)’s framework and best practices
- Offered every term online or on campus
- Forty content hours devoted primarily to interactive, cohort-based learning
Principles of Lean
Gain a foundational understanding of Lean concepts to drive efficiency and value.
- Self-paced and flexible
- Suitable for all experience levels
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Understand the basics of Lean methodology and its role in process improvement.
- Live online with hands-on application
- Great for beginners and team members
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Support your organization with improvement projects and utilize data-driven tools to address business challenges.
- Live online with hands-on application
- Ideal for team leads and analysts
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lead high-level initiatives and transform your organization’s processes.
- Live online format with expert instruction
- Advanced tools and leadership strategies
On Demand Courses
Looking for maximum flexibility?
Learn skills for immediate application in CAPE’s self-paced online courses.
Choose from introductory to specialized courses, including:
Navigate ethical challenges with confidence and integrity.
Lead with empathy and build stronger teams.
Apply essential project tools in small business environments.
Plus many more covering: budgeting, stakeholder engagement, scheduling, and more.
Why Choose 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCAPE for Project Management Training?
51³Ô¹ÏÍøCAPE programs are designed with working professionals in mind. With flexible formats and real-world applications, you'll gain skills you can apply immediately—while earning credentials recognized by employers across industries.
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Learn from experienced project leaders and industry experts
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Choose from live-online, in-person and self-paced options
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Align with PMI® standards and Lean Six Sigma best practices
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Apply your project management skills in IT, healthcare, finance, construction, manufacturing and more
Who Should Enroll?
Our project management programs are ideal for:
- New and aspiring project managers
- Professionals preparing for PMP or CAPM certification
- Team and project leaders looking to boost effectiveness
- Entrepreneurs managing complex workflows
- Anyone seeking to sharpen project planning and execution skills
“The Project Management Certificate Program offered by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøwas a game changer in the quest to obtain my PMP®. The instructors were phenomenal leaders showing compassion, answering every question with a smile.”
— Kristol Johnson, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøProject Management Certificate student
“I would recommend this program to anyone looking to learn the fundamentals. I learned a lot. I don't regret taking this program at all.”
—Yajaira Varela, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøProject Management Certificate student
Video
Project Management Student Story
Hear 51³Ô¹ÏÍøProject Management student David Morales explain why he chose to get his Project Management certificate at SMU.