1. Register for the program through a participating University Small Business Development Center.
2. The Program Director will contact you (usually within one day) to schedule a phone interview and discuss your learning objectives and instructor match.
3. An online learning portal will likely be created for you (there are some exceptions to this).
4. Session 1: A kick-off session will be scheduled with your instructor.  This session will be approximately 60 minutes and cover the following:
   1. Introductions are made including a focus on your career goals, level of experience and understanding, and industry background.
   2. A review of your learning objectives you noted during registration.
   3. Your learning activity preferences will be discussed.
   4. Your instructor will make textbook selections and learning activity recommendations and the two of you agree upon your customized plan.
5. Order your selected learning materials (i.e. textbooks, podcasts, and other resources) and begin your learning activities. This usually takes about 10 hours.
6. Session 2: You and the instructor have a session to review your learning activities and provide coaching. (60 minutes)
7. Continue learning activities and coursework discussed in session 2. This usually takes about 10 hours.
8. Session 3: Review your learning activities with your instructor, discuss new coursework, and receive coaching. (60 minutes)
9. Continue learning activities and coursework discussed in session 3. This usually takes about 10 hours.
10. Session 4: Review your learning activities with your instructor, discuss new coursework, and receive coaching. (60 minutes)
11. Continue learning activities and coursework discussed in session 4. This usually takes about 10 hours.
12. Session 5: Review your learning activities with your instructor, discuss new coursework, and receive coaching. (60 minutes)
13. Continue learning activities and coursework discussed in session 4. This usually takes about 10 hours.
14. Summary Session: You and the instructor have a summary session to review your final learning activities and any final coaching to wrap up your program. (60 minutes)
15. Finalization: After you complete the program you will be sent a program evaluation form and be asked to submit your learning log to the program director.
16. Receive your Certificate in Project Management from the University.

Note: If you were on the PMP® exam prep track, you will continue to have access to the online course and mock exams for a year.