Project Management for Scientists Bootcamp (PMB25F)

Course Description

This six-session bootcamp intensive offers a grounding in the basics of project management, tailored to apply to specific STEM contexts. This training draws upon a core text, The Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, with materials contextualized for STEM scenarios and applied to custom STEM case studies by CSCCE staff.

Over the course of this training, participants use CSCCE-created templates to create a Project Canvas describing the three key domains of a project (Foundation, People, and Creation) and the three building blocks of each domain (which include the project’s purpose, benefits, stakeholders, sponsor, and the plan for delivery and evaluation).

We use detailed STEM-specific case studies to support participants with completing the Project Canvas in small groups, with application sessions intended to aid participants in applying the concepts to their own project. In our experience, this provides the most value – supporting high fidelity acquisition of key concepts as well as dedicated time to make progress on individual projects with instructor support.

Structure

This course consists of two 120-minute sessions per week. To finish applying the materials to your own project, you may wish to spend time outside of class working on this. This is not required for graduation.

That makes a total of 4 contact hours per week, plus any time you wish to spend applying the materials to your own context.

Graduation and digital badge

Graduation from the course requires completion of the team-based project you will be contributing to during class, as well as a final short presentation on your team’s work. We expect all participants to attend all six sessions.

Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a digital badge which can be shared online via social media platforms (including LinkedIn and Bluesky) and on your personal website. You will also have the option to be included on the PMB alumni page on the CSCCE website.

Fall 2025 course dates

The Fall 2025 offering of the Project Management for Scientists Bootcamp (PMB25F) will run on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning Tuesday, 18 November until Friday, 12 December 2025.

The key dates are:

• Tuesday lessons: 18 November; 2, 9 December at 12pm – 2pm EST / 5pm – 7pm UTC
• Friday Co-Labs: 21 November; 5, 12 December at 12pm – 2pm EST / 5pm – 7pm UTC

*Note: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday in the U.S., there will be no sessions on Tuesday, 25 November and Friday, 28 November.

Pricing

CSCCE offers rates to reflect the different organizations that community managers work for and the range of budgets that may be available.

• General rate: $750 - For non-profits
• Supporting rate: $895 - Aimed at for-profits and others who would like to support the participation of others.
• Discounted rate: Depending on participants paying the supporting rate, we may be able offer a limited number of discounted tickets for this cohort. If you would like to participate but your organization is unable to cover the whole cost, please complete this course discount request form.

You can also choose to bundle your registration for PMB and for our introductory project management for scientists Mini-workshop (PMI). This two hour session provides a grounding in core concepts and vocabulary that will be built upon in PMB.

• PMI25F will take place on Wednesday, 5 November from 11am - 1pm EST / 4 - 6pm UTC
• General registration: $175

To add this Mini-workshop to your registration, choose the “bundle” ticket of your choice upon checkout.

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Questions?

Learn more about this course on the CSCCE's Project Management for Scientists webpage. Contact us at training@cscce.org.