Full-Time Professor
Orlando Cerda
Master · Management
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SACSCOC-accredited institution
Diplomado
Managua
Diplomado in Project Management
PMI standards, WBS, critical path, earned value and Microsoft Project.
40
hours
SP
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
The project management diplomado helps participants develop solid leadership skills for success in the workplace or in their own ventures.
Participants learn to define clear project objectives and set realistic goals to complete projects on time, ensuring clients meet well-defined deadlines.
By improving organizational skills and the ability to lead a motivated team effectively, participants learn to plan, manage and deliver projects properly, meeting client expectations.
Who it's for
Individuals who want to acquire and strengthen key leadership and project management skills — employees, entrepreneurs managing their own projects, and consultants working with external clients.
Program facts
Duration
40 hours
Language
Spanish
Format
Hybrid · 6–8 pm
Campus
Managua
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Projects vs. operations
Distinguishing projects from operational activity, and PMO types.
Project lifecycle
Process groups, knowledge areas and lifecycle phases under PMI standards.
Scope definition
Establishing scope from stakeholder requirements and decomposing work with the WBS.
Schedule and budget
Critical path, float and resource-based budgeting.
Risk management
Identifying and managing risks and contingency reserves.
Earned value
Monitoring progress and applying earned value method for control.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Week 1
Projects vs. operational activities · PMO types and constraints · Process groups and knowledge areas · Defining scope through stakeholder requirements
Week 2
Decomposing project work using WBS elements · Building a schedule and identifying critical path and float · Preparing a budget from required resources
Week 3
Identifying and managing project risks and contingency reserves · Updating progress during execution · Schedule compression and resource levelling
Week 4
Project control through earned value method · Integrated change control · Microsoft Project at intermediate level
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Project manager
Leading projects across any industry.
PMO analyst
Working inside a project management office.
Program coordinator
Coordinating multiple related projects.
Operations lead
Applying project discipline to operations.
Consultant
Delivering client projects on time and on budget.
PMP preparation
A foundation toward professional certification.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Bachiller or equivalent secondary qualification.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
A laptop
Required for the on-campus sessions.
Completed application
Submitted online or through an advisor.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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