Closing the Leadership Gap — One Leader at a Time
PMP® Certification & Project Leadership Development designed to elevate underrepresented talent - especially women and professionals of color.
Project Rise combines PMP® certification training, leadership development, and career mentorship to prepare underrepresented talent to lead complex projects and close execution gaps inside organizations.
Through a powerful blend of skills, advocacy, and community, women don’t just get promoted — they stay and thrive.
Is Project Rise Right for You?
Project Rise is open to all, with a special focus on women ready to rise into leadership but need the certification, structure, and support to get there.
This program may be a great fit if you are:
• Managing projects but without formal certification
• A consultant, analyst, or coordinator ready to lead larger initiatives
• Returning to the workforce after a career break
• Overlooked for promotion despite strong performance
• Ready to earn the PMP® certification and move into leadership roles
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Our next PMP Leadership Cohort begins on June 25, 2026.
Seats are intentionally limited to preserve a personalized, high-touch experience.
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Certification is the starting point. Leadership is the outcome.
What Project Rise Is
A Project Management Leadership Program
Project Rise is a project management leadership program designed to help professionals gain the skills, certification, and confidence needed to lead complex initiatives across industries, with a special focus on elevating women and underrepresented leaders.
Through certification, mentorship, and sponsorship, we prepare professionals to move from execution roles to leadership roles while intentionally supporting women and underrepresented talent.
Our approach combines: 👉 PMP certification training 👉 Leadership development 👉 Career sponsorship and advocacy 👉 A lifelong network of leaders
Who Project Rise Is For
Leaders Ready to Rise
Project Rise for ambitious professionals ready to grow into leadership roles, with a strong emphasis on supporting women and underrepresented talent.
Our participants include:
🎓 Early-career graduates: Women within three years of finishing school seeking clarity and leadership pathways.
⏳ Overlooked professionals: Women with 10+ years in the same role who are ready to break through to the next level.
🏡 Returning caregivers: Women re-entering the workforce after time away for family or caregiving.
📈 Mid-career professionals: Professionals aiming for Director, VP, or senior leadership roles but facing systemic barriers.
🌎 Women facing bias: Black, Latina, Asian, Indigenous, and multicultural women who remain underrepresented in leadership.
Our community welcomes diverse professionals while remaining intentional about elevating women and women of color in leadership.
Participants receive:
PMP® certification preparation | Real-world project artifacts and leadership exercises
Resume & LinkedIn positioning | Interview preparation | Recruiter and network introductions
Job placement support
12+ months of mentorship
Measurable Impact
Project Rise Delivers Results
Our participants achieve measurable outcomes:
100% PMP® application acceptance
100% PMP® exam pass rate to date
Alumni advancing into six-figure leadership roles across industries
Employers gaining women leaders with proven project leadership skills
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What Makes Project Rise Different
Sponsorship + Mentorship Are Not Optional | Most programs focus only on certification.
Project Rise goes further.
• Sponsorship and mentorship are core to the program
• We don’t just train — we advocate
• We connect participants with recruiters and hiring managers
• We support women through real career transitions
This is why our participants build confidence, credibility, and leadership presence.
From Project Doer to Project Leader in Just 6 Weeks
“Dr. Helen is a powerhouse. Her candid feedback, flexibility, and mentorship pushed me to grow both personally and professionally.
I’m proud to be part of the Project Rise community.”
Lauren, PM (CAPM-PMP Bridge Track), July 2025