Closing the Leadership Gap — One Woman at a Time
PMP Certification & Project Leadership Development for Women Ready to Rise
Project Rise combines PMP® certification training, leadership development, and career mentorship to prepare women 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.
Certification is the starting point. Leadership is the outcome.
Next Leadership Cohort
Next PMP Leadership Cohort – Applications Now Open
Our next cohort begins on April 16, 2026, from 6-9 PM.
We intentionally keep cohorts small (6 – 8 women) to ensure a high-touch experience that blends certification, leadership training, and mentorship.
What Project Rise Is
A Project Management Leadership Program
Project Rise is a project management leadership program designed to help women gain the skills, certification, and confidence needed to lead complex initiatives across industries.
Through certification, mentorship, and sponsorship, we prepare women to move from execution roles to leadership roles.
Our approach combines: 👉 PMP certification training 👉 Leadership development 👉 Career sponsorship and advocacy 👉 A lifelong network of women leaders
Who Project Rise Is For
Women Ready to Rise
Project Rise is designed for ambitious women ready to grow into leadership roles
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: Women 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 reflects all women, while staying intentional about elevating women of color.
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 (first-time submissions)
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