Project Management | University of Alaska Anchorage

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasNear Vision

Tasks

Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.

Technology

Project management softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser printersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSmartphonesTablet computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

End-to-end project execution — autonomously manage budget, schedule, scope, and quality across complex, multi-phase IT initiatives.
Stakeholder escalations and project conflicts — confer with personnel at all levels to diagnose root causes and drive resolution on non-routine issues.
Integrated project performance data — analyze milestone trends, earned value metrics, and risk indicators to inform proactive corrective actions.
High-stakes project deliverables — certify quality and compliance against technical and contractual standards before formal client acceptance.
Future customer needs and strategic priorities — lead discovery engagements combining direct consultation, data analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
Scope, schedule, and cost baselines — evaluate and approve project plan modifications, balancing organizational constraints and customer expectations.
Complex IT project meetings and workshops — design agendas and facilitate decision-making sessions involving technical, executive, and vendor participants.
Project personnel resources — apply judgment to allocate, develop, and realign team members across shifting project demands in a dynamic IT environment.
Systems and technology architecture assessments — analyze fit-for-purpose of proposed solutions against organizational requirements using systems-analysis techniques.
Vendor and contract negotiations — lead scope, timeline, and cost discussions with external technology suppliers to protect project outcomes.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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