Ensure you're prepared for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam with UD's Project Management Essentials certification preparation course. This 8-week course is taught by Patt Chowdhury, MBA, MM, PMP®. It combines expert instruction with the CertWise® Essentials of Project Management training materials and meets the 23 hour education requirement for the CAPM exam. Our course will help you master the required material and stay on track for success on the CAPM exam.
This certification will:
Patt Chowdhury, MBA, MM, PMP® Patt Chowdhury is Managing Principal at Patt Chowdhury Advisors LLC, a consulting firm offering program and project planning, business research, and training. She is an experienced marketing executive and senior manager with extensive experience in program and project management, marketing operations, product management, process development, and information technology at iconic Fortune 500 brands, including American Airlines, Sabre, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Hewlett Packard, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise managing worldwide programs generating annual revenues of as much as $1 billion.
As a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMI Dallas Chapter, she is Vice President of Programs, overseeing more than 80 events a year that provide project managers networking and professional development opportunities. With more than 4,500 members, it is one of the largest chapters in the world. Patt is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP ®), a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), earned a certificate in Product Management from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, and is a Six Sigma Belt Black.
Patt has been an adjunct faculty member at The University of Dallas for 26 years and teaches marketing and management courses in the Gupta College of Business and project management in the UD Executive Education department. She holds a Master of Management degree in Telecommunications Management, and an MBA in International Management from The University of Dallas. Patt holds a BS in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the New York Institute of Technology. Patt is also a doctoral student in Adult Learning and Workforce Development at the Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Patt is a recipient of the 2018-2019 Gupta College of Business Adjunct Faculty Excellence award and the Adjunct Faculty Achievement Award in 2006 for online course development and teaching excellence. She was a key member of the team that developed and launched the very successful online MBA program for The University of Dallas. Patt was born in Boston, grew up in the New York City suburbs, and lives in North Texas.
This program is held in an online format with 8 online live sessions led by our instructor in the University's LMS. Students attend online sessions at the times listed below for lecture and discussion, and will complete assigned work on their own between live sessions.
Class Dates: January 31 - March 21, 2023
Tuesday, January 31 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, February 7 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, February 14 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, February 21 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, February 28 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, March 7 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, March 14 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday, March 21 - 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Registration deadline: January 21, 2023
Early bird registration deadline: December 31, 2022
Early bird registration period ends 30 days from the start of the class. In order to qualify for the early bird discount, students must fill out and submit (online) the registration form, and submit full payment prior to the early bird deadline.
Please click here to read a public disclosure about this course.
Tuition includes the eight in person Tuesday courses, and all course materials required to participate in the class. Tuition fee does not include cost of the CAPM certification exam.
Regular Registration Tuition Rates:
$1,549 - Standard Tuition
$1,399 - Discounted Tuition
Early-Bird Registration Tuition Rates:
Students can qualify for an early bird discount by completing the registration process (including full payment) by the early bird deadline. The early bird period ends 30 days from the start of the class. In order to qualify for the early bird discount, students must fill out and submit the online registration form, and submit full payment prior to the early bird deadline (see registration deadline section for deadline information). Fall 2022 Deadline: August 27, 2022
$1,399 - Standard Tuition
$1,249 - Discounted Tuition
Other Discounts:
Discounts are offered for UD Alumni and Students, UD Employees, Government Employees (federal and local), US Veterans, and PMI or Dallas Chapter PMI members. To qualify for the discount, students will be asked to provide an active .edu or .gov email; UD ID; or membership number.
Materials can only be shipped (via FedEx) once payment has been received.
Registration deadline: January 21, 2023
Early bird registration deadline: December 31, 2022
The University of Dallas can accept cash, check, or credit card payments. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express using our online payment portal. Cash is accepted at our Business Office ONLY. Checks can be mailed to:
University of Dallas - Executive Education
Attn: Jennifer Howard
1845 E. Northgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062
For students who need a little help, we have a payment arrangement option available. This allows tuition to be broken down into multiple payments. Executive Education students who wish to participate will be required to fill out an additional online form during the registration process. There is a payment arrangement for regular tuition rates and a separate one for early bird tuition rates.
Payment arrangement for regular tuition rate:
| Payment Number |
Full Tuition | Tuition with Affiliate Discount |
Payment Due (Oct. Setup) |
Payment Due (Nov. Setup) |
Payment Due (Dec. Setup) |
| 1 | $549 | $549 | Immediately | Immediately | Immediately |
| 2 | $500 | $425 | Nov. 30 | Dec. 30 | Jan. 30 |
| 3 | $500 | $425 | Dec. 30 | Jan. 30 | Feb. 28 |
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Jennifer Howard at 972-721-5299 or via email.
Included in your course registration fees, you will receive:
This premium quality and 100% digital system combines comprehensive reading materials with interactive online study tools to expand, apply and solidify your knowledge to pass the CAPM exam.
Students will have access to four online modules that cover the key project management topics. Each module includes section activities and “End of Module Assignments” where students check their understanding of the material and apply what they’ve learned before moving on to the next module.
Module 2: Planning and Balancing Project Work
Module 3: Executing, Controlling, and Closing the Project
Module 4: Strategic Values of Projects
Participants will have access to interactive online study tools for one year. These tools provide participants with an opportunity to apply and reinforce concepts, evaluate their knowledge, and monitor their growth throughout the course.
To apply for the CAPM, candidates must have:
Visit PMI's website for more information on earning your CAPM.
PMI Member: US$225
Not a PMI Member: US$300
Education PDUs for all 15 required PDUs can meet the requirement, however a minimum of 2 PDUs for each Education-related skill: Technical, Leadership, and Business is needed then you can complete electives to earn the remainder of their Education PDUs.
For CAPM holders who want to pursue Giving Back PDUs, can earn a maximum of 2 PDUs for working as a professional (not required), and up to 6 PDUs for volunteering or creating content.
Want to know more about two types of PDUs that you can claim towards renewal — Education and Giving Back?
Please click here to read a public disclosure about this course.
For more information about this course, discount information, or help registering please contact Jennifer Howard via email or 972-721-5299.
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