Project Management

Merit America provides a blended online learning environment where you will participate in live virtual meetings and complete coursework independently online from industry-recognized partners, like Google.

We leverage learning tools such as the widely used digital workplace platforms and software, including: Zoom, Slack, Google Suite, and our customized Merit America Learner Portal.

To be eligible for any of Merit America’s programs, the following must be true:

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree holders are welcome.
• You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
• DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the Immersion start date.
• Residents of U.S. territories are eligible for our program.
• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will be seeking full-time employment upon completion of the program.

Merit America’s Project Management program is designed to fit into your busy schedule with a commitment of approximately 18 hours per week — a mix of self-paced online coursework and live, topic-based workshops focused on career coaching and skills practice. Technical advisors are available to help talk through coursework questions as needed.

Live workshops typically take place outside of standard business hours, and while you can complete coursework on your own time, there are required assignments and deadlines that must be met to move forward in the program.

When you join Merit America, there’s a team dedicated to your success.

Your coach helps you build the professional and job search skills you need to succeed in today’s market — from refining your resume and preparing for interviews to networking effectively and navigating job offers. They’ll also work with you to chart a clear career path aligned with your goals, and the support continues after you complete the program.

You’ll also join live, topic-based workshops alongside other learners on the same journey. You can pick the sessions that fit your schedule and the skills you want to focus on, like interviewing, resumes, or LinkedIn.

Your technical advisor is available to direct you to appropriate resources if you’re struggling with your Google Project Management Certificate coursework.

And our Career Services team provides on-demand support, with optional structured programs like the Alumni Career Accelerator if you want a focused job-search sprint.

We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide you with a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-placement support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.

But we can guarantee you won’t have to pay if you still don’t earn at least $40k within two years of completing the Immersion phase of your program, as defined in our Merit America Guarantee.

Merit America’s programs provide technical training in collaboration with Google, along with professional skills development. You’ll gain hands-on experience through Google’s Project Management Professional Certificate, learning key technical skills while receiving personalized guidance from Merit America coaches.

The Google Project Management Certificate equips you to manage both agile and traditional projects, with a focus on schedules, budgets, and organizational dynamics.

You’ll work with tools like Gantt charts, RACI charts, Kanban boards, and Asana, while mastering stakeholder communication and project methodologies such as Scrum.

With the guidance of a dedicated career coach, you’ll enhance your professional skills, including communication and leadership, and build a roadmap for your career success.

Upon completion, you’ll be ready for roles like Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Program Manager.

You can view the full program syllabus here.