In this capstone course, you’ll step into the real role of a project manager, leading a complex project from start to finish and showcasing everything you've mastered. By semester’s end, you'll not only have a standout portfolio piece to impress future employers but also sit for the CAPM exam—demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and readiness to tackle the field. Learn more at rize.pub/PROJM-7.



Develop a comprehensive project charter by defining clear project objectives, setting SMART goals, outlining scope, and establishing success criteria that will guide your project execution.
Construct a detailed project plan that aligns with project objectives and stakeholder expectations, applying skills in identifying tasks, setting milestones, managing dependencies, and allocating resources.
Throughout the project, implement proactive risk management strategies. Identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and practice responding to risks as they arise during project execution.
Analyze project performance data and create stakeholder reports. Apply data storytelling techniques to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to various stakeholder groups.
Throughout the project, manage stakeholder expectations and adapt communication to different stakeholders and situations.
Conduct a thorough closure process by finalizing deliverables, conducting a retrospective, and documenting lessons learned for future projects.
Reflect on your project management journey, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for further growth, and update your professional portfolio with artifacts from the capstone project.
This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.