fbpx
Break into a new career with

Project Management

Gain essential project management skills and earn a Google Certificate in 17 weeks without quitting your day job. Pay $0 upfront.

  • 17 weeks
  • 20 hours/week
A Merit America alumn who went on to find an entry-level role in Project Management.
Why Project Management

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.

An alumn of the Merit America UX Design course smiles behind a laptop.

Our alums work for the world’s top tech companies

$0 Upfront Tuition

Get started with $0 upfront

Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account.

A Merit America learner receiving one-on-one career coaching and job placement support.
  1. Learn in-demand skills
  2. Land a great job
  3. Pay only after the program
  4. Support the next class
Flexible Schedule

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.

A woman sits on the floor, working her remote job in tech.

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
Supported Learning

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.

Chat

  • Michael, Career Coach

    How’s your coursework going this week?

  • Cora

    I’m really struggling with my resume…

  • 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 AmericaTech BootcampCommunity College
Course Length17 weeks20-24 weeks50-100 weeks
In person/RemoteRemoteRemoteIn-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 CertificateVaries
Yes
Organization TypeNon-profit (Merit America collaborates with for-profits)For-profitFor-profit or Non-profit
Coaching and Job Search Support Yes Yes Varies
Downside Protection Yes Varies No
Curriculum

Get the Project Management skills employers are looking for

  • Project Management Fundamentals

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 Skills

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. 

  • Professional Skills

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.

FAQ
Two women look at a computer.
A women scratches her head while researching how to break into tech.
Two career changers view Merit America's curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources
Not sure where to begin?

Learn more about how you can break into a new career