Project Management Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Augusta Campus and fully online.

Employment Opportunities: Those students who graduate with the Project Management Assistant certificate may be employed in positions in office settings including educational institutions, federal, state, and local government offices, and small and large businesses. Project Management Assistants support Project Managers. Their duties vary, depending on the needs of their employer. Their main focus is to organize the numerous parts of a project and make sure it runs smoothly. Project management assistants usually work directly with other team members and the client to plan meetings and organize logistics. They set up schedules and timelines to monitor progress and help make sure the project meets its goals. They track dates, budgets, and other information using spreadsheets. They also sort reports, contracts, invoices, and financial files for quick access; help with presentations and reports to allow other team members to concentrate on their area of expertise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in the area of "project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other" is expected to be faster than average, at a rate of 6% annually. As business continues to focus on time and cost savings, the importance of the Project Manager and Project Management Assistant will continue.