Professional Development
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Looking to build your project management skills or earn a credential recognized across industries? The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an excellent starting point for professionals who want to demonstrate project management knowledge and enhance their career opportunities.
Bay College's live online CAPM preparation course provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles, terminology, and best practices aligned with the PMI framework. Whether you are new to project management or looking to formalize your experience, this course will help prepare you for the CAPM certification exam.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Aspiring project manager
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Project team members
- Business professionals seeking project management skills
- Individuals interested in earning the CAPM credential
- Professionals looking to advance their careers
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain an understanding of:
- Project management fundamentals
- Project lifecycles and processes
- Scope, schedule, and resource management
- Risk management concepts
- Stakeholder and communication management
- Agile and predictive project approaches
- PMI terminology and exam preparation strategies
Live Online Training
October 5 - 8 and October 19 - 22, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Leadership Academy
Develop the skills, confidence, and connections to lead with purpose. Bay College's Leadership Academy brings together professionals from diverse industries for an engaging leadership development experience focused on personal growth, professional excellence, and real-world leadership strategies. Through interactive learning and meaningful networking, participants gain valuable insights they can apply in their organizations, careers, and communities.
Interested in participating? Watch for 2027-2028 dates and registration information to be announced.
Program Highlights
- 8 monthly in-person sessions (September–April)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Team Dynamics
- Inclusive Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Disc Personality Assessment
- Professional Headshot
- Leadership Books & Materials
- Cornish Pump Museum Leadership Experience
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Meeting Dates:
- September 10, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 10, 2026
- January 14, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- March 11, 2027
- April 1, 2027
Event Schedule
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Session
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Welcome and Introductions
- Meet fellow participants, facilitators, and organizational leaders.
- Review program goals, expectations, and schedule.
Icebreaker Activities
- Engage in team-building exercises.
- Build connections and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Professional Headshots
- Receive a professional headshot for workplace profiles, networking, and professional branding.
DiSC Assessment
- Complete and discuss the DiSC behavioral assessment.
- Explore communication styles, strengths, and strategies for working effectively with others.
Cornish Pump Museum Tour
- Tour one of the region's most significant historical landmarks.
- Learn about the Cornish Pump's role in mining history and its impact on the development of the local community and economy.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Emotional Intelligence
- Speaker: Amy Reddinger
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Economy & Community Engagement
- Speaker: Mindy Meyers
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Session
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Internal Communication
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Difficult Conversations
- Speaker: Bridget Kennedy
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Team Building
- Speaker: To Be Determined
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
External Communications
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Public Speaking Workshop
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Ownership & Time Management
- Speaker: Larry Smith
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
How to Run a Meeting
- Speaker: Gina Wollner
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Topic To Be Determined
- Speaker: TBD
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Using AI in the Workplace
- Speaker: Justin Crown
Thursday, April 1, 2027
Session
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Servant Leadership
- Speaker: John Jamar