Project Management
Gain essential project management skills and earn a Google Certificate in 17 weeks without quitting your day job. Pay $0 upfront.
Why Project Management?
Considering a career change into tech? Project Management offers an exciting, in-demand field where you’ll enter today’s fast-paced business world and ensure successful project outcomes through essential skills like estimating time and budgets, managing stakeholders, and applying Agile and Scrum frameworks. It’s perfect for those with strong planning and organizing skills who are eager for continuous learning and growth.
Competitive Compensation: Project Management careers are in high demand across all industries, with median entry-level salaries starting at $84,000+.
In-Demand Careers: With a Google Project Management Certificate and professional skills training from our best-in-class coaches, you’re setting yourself up for continuous career advancement. This applies to both small businesses and large organizations, opening doors to over 500,000 Project Management job openings in the U.S.
Fulfilling Work: Engage in roles that are not just tech-centric but also people-centric, ensuring successful project outcomes. Many project management roles offer flexible schedules, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our alumni land roles such as Project Assistants, Project Coordinators, Operations Coordinators, Procurement Assistants, Customer Success Coordinators, Project Administrators, Project Analysts, Operations Analysts, Junior Consultants, Project Managers, Technical Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Program Managers, and more.
Our alums work for the world’s top tech companies
Get started with $0 upfront
Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account.
- Learn in-demand skills
- Land a great job
- Pay only after the program
- Support the next class
Work Life Balance
Your third-party coursework and Merit America career coaching services are online. Live meetings are only 3-5 hours per week. You can complete the coursework in-between work shifts, on weekends – whatever works for your life.
My Calendar
Monday, January 10
Merit America Program
- At Work 8am – 3pm
- Online Coursework 3pm – 5pm
- Daycare pick-up 5:15pm
- Family Dinner 6pm
- 1:1 Career Coaching 8pm
Work with a team dedicated to your success
Meet regularly with a career coach and squad of your peers to keep you on track. After you finish, you’ll join a network of thousands of Merit America alumni.
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Michael, Career Coach
How’s your coursework going this week?
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Cora
I’m really struggling with my resume…
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Michael, Career Coach
You’ve got this! Let me connect you with our job success coach, Teresa.
Also, something to look forward to: you’re only one week away from completing your Google Certificate!
How does Merit America Compare?
| Merit America | Tech Bootcamp | Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Length | 17 weeks | 20-24 weeks | 50-100 weeks |
| In person/Remote | Remote | Remote | In-person/Remote |
| Part-time? |  20 hours/week |  Varies | Varies |
| Maximum Payment/Tuition | $5,700 | $16,000-$19,000 | $5,000-$10,000 |
| Certificate | Google Project Management Certificate | Varies | Yes |
| Organization Type | Non-profit (Merit America collaborates with for-profits) | For-profit | For-profit or Non-profit |
| Coaching and Job Search Support | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Downside Protection | Yes | Varies |  No |
Earn a Google Certificate to get the project management training employers are looking for
Foundations of Project Management
Uncover the diverse roles and responsibilities of project managers and the core skills necessary for their success. Master the art of estimating time and budgets, facilitating effective meetings, managing stakeholders, identifying and mitigating risks, and applying Agile and Scrum frameworks. Explore how organizational structure and culture influence project management outcomes and gain an understanding of change management, with valuable insights into the pivotal role project managers play in facilitating this process.
Essential project management training
Develop critical skills that will elevate your effectiveness in project management. Dive into technical topics such as organizational culture, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Hone your abilities through hands-on activities that mirror real-world project management scenarios, practicing critical tasks like creating project charters, defining goals, and maintaining quality throughout the project life cycle. Tackle project challenges adeptly by employing proven methodologies like Agile, and leverage a set of advanced tools including RACI charts, Kanban boards, and Asana to streamline your approach.
Mastering the job search
Apply project management frameworks directly to your job search, treating it as a strategic process. Develop impactful case study collateral to showcase sought-after project management abilities while expertly navigating each step of the project management job search journey. Work with your Merit America coaching team to create an effective resume and cover letter, and learn the best way to answer common project management interview questions.
