Advance Your Career with Project Management Programs at SMU

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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

 

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Lean Six Sigma

By combining the Lean method's focus on maximizing efficiency with Six Sigma's statistical model, Lean Six Sigma principles offer a data-driven approach to process improvement. Integrating Lean Six Sigma with project management fundamentals can provide you with robust systems for managing complex projects and maximizing your team’s performance.
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Principles of Lean

Gain a foundational understanding of Lean concepts to drive efficiency and value.

  • Self-paced and flexible
  • Suitable for all experience levels 

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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 SMU CAPE for Project Management Training?

SMU CAPE 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.

  • Learn from experienced project leaders and industry experts
  • Choose from live-online, in-person and self-paced options
  • Align with PMI® standards and Lean Six Sigma best practices
  • Apply your project management skills in IT, healthcare, finance, construction, manufacturing and more
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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 SMU was 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, SMU Project 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, SMU Project Management Certificate student

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Project Management Student Story

Hear SMU Project Management student David Morales explain why he chose to get his Project Management certificate at SMU.

Your Career. Your Way.

 At SMU CAPE, you’re not just earning a certificate—you’re gaining a competitive edge. Our programs combine respected instruction with real-world projects so you can make an immediate impact in your organization and career.