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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Redesigning Project Management Education for Today’s World

Project management is a universal skill set, and this redesigned certificate reflects that reality. This article explains how USF updated the program with practical AI integration, applied scenarios, and modern learning design to help professionals plan, communicate, manage risk, and deliver results in any field.

April 9, 2026Project Management, Technology

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

AI Is Changing Project Management. People Still Make It Work.

AI is changing how projects move forward, but it has not replaced the need for human leadership. This article explores why communication, accountability, coordination, and sound judgment still sit at the center of effective project management.

April 6, 2026Leadership and Management, Project Management

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Upskilling to improve lives: USF grad earns project management certificate to better serve families in need of childcare assistance

Sonia Duraimurugan, a community outreach coordinator at the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, helps families access crucial childcare services while managing large-scale events across the Tampa Bay region.

January 31, 2025Project Management

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Project Management—a Valuable Competency

When I’m out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I’m frequently asked about why USF Corporate Training and Professional Education’s project management programs are a worthwhile investment.

October 22, 2024Director's Corner, Project Management

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7 Current Project Management Trends to Keep You Ahead

Project managers tend to be highly organized, structured thinkers, which is another way of saying that project management is not a field known for its creativity and flexibility. However, the worldwide upheaval of the last two years has influenced the best project managers to embrace change in technology, strategy, tools, relationships, and processes, transforming the set-in-its-ways PM domain.

August 1, 2023Project Management

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Why Engineers Should Develop Project Management Skills

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a. Engineering teams rely on strong leadership, communication, and management to ensure projects are completely on schedule and within budget. Developing project management skills is essential for engineers who want to skillfully lead successful projects, become more efficient, and add value to their organization.

March 7, 2023Project Management

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Project Management for Beginners

From kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.

September 20, 2022Project Management

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The High Priority of Project Management

Project management is one of the most critical functions in today’s workforce. This is because it falls outside of a company’s normative day-to-day operations and requires a high level of proficiency for a singular outcome.

June 30, 2022Project Management

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How to Prepare for Your Project Manager Interview Questions

Your resume grabbed the attention of a recruiter and now you’re officially a candidate for a project management role. Congratulations! To get the job, though, you’ve got to know how to prepare for your project manager interview questions.

April 19, 2022Project Management

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Benefits of PMP Certification on Your Career

More than a million project management professionals across the globe have earned the prestigious PMP certification, making it the most widely recognized (and sought-after) credential in the industry. It can be a time-consuming process to prepare for the rigorous exam, but the rewards of passing it are significant.

August 20, 2021Project Management

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Easy Ways to Earn PDUs for PMP Recertification

Congratulations! You’ve passed your PMP exam and you’re officially a certified Project Management Professional. You should celebrate this accomplishment and all the hours that went into it. Once you’re done celebrating, ensure that you don’t have to study for this test again by preparing for your PMP recertification.

May 18, 2021Project Management

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Benefits of PMP Certification vs Alternate Certifications

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for project managers. That’s a bold statement to open this article with, but I’m hoping it’s compelling enough to make you keep reading.

May 4, 2021Project Management

About Corporate Training and Professional Education

USF Corporate Training and Professional Education empowers people to craft their future without limits through engaging professional growth learning and certification programs. Its programs focus on an array of topics – human resources, project management, paralegal, process improvement, leadership skills, technology, and much more.