my Master's Journey
Coursework & Certifications
A structured overview of my project management education, business analysis training, and professional certifications.
Certifications & Tools
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance
Issued Oct 2025 · Expires Oct 2027 Credential ID 001788244
Equipped with practical Agile techniques for leading sprints, managing backlogs, and supporting high-performing teams.
Project Management Professional (PMP) — Exam Target: Spring 2026
PMI (Project Management Institute)
Exam Target: Spring 2026
Currently preparing for the PMP certification to strengthen advanced skills in project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, stakeholder engagement, risk analysis, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
This credential will complement my CSM and formal PM training at Northeastern University, helping me lead technical projects with even greater structure and clarity.
Tool
Project & PM Tools
Jira
ClickUp
Microsoft Project
Visio
Collaboration & Design
Miro
Notion
Canva
Divi
WordPress
Data & Automation
Power BI
Power Apps
Adobe Suite (basic)
Master of Science in Project Management
Northeastern University – College of Professional Studies
Concentration: Project Business Analysis
GPA: 3.77/4.00(In Progress..)
PJM 5900 — Foundations of Project Management
Core principles of project management, including frameworks, life cycles, initiation, planning, communication, and execution discipline.
PJM 6005 — Project Scope Management
ocuses on requirements gathering, scope definition, WBS creation, change control, and alignment techniques.
PJM 6015 — Project Risk Management
Covers qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, mitigation strategies, contingency planning, and risk monitoring.
PJM 6025 — Project Scheduling & Cost Planning
A structured approach to scheduling using WBS, CPM, Gantt charts, estimation models, and earned value analysis.
5. PJM 6135 — Project Quality Management
Explores quality planning, process improvement models, control tools, and continuous quality assurance.
PJM 6180 — Project Stakeholder Management
Techniques for mapping stakeholders, engagement planning, influence analysis, and communication frameworks.
PJM 6610 — Foundations of Project Business Analysis
Covers gap analysis, solution evaluation, business case thinking, and strategic alignment of requirements.
ITC 6000 — Database Management Systems
Foundational knowledge in SQL, relational databases, ER models, structured data design, and query logic.
pJM 6630 — Requirements Analysis & Design
Focuses on the requirements lifecycle, modeling, design evaluation, and creating structured solution documentation.
PJM 6640 — Leadership Strategies for Business Analysts(IN Progress)
Develops facilitation, communication, stakeholder leadership, and BA-driven decision-making skills.
PJM 6710 — Introduction to Program & Portfolio Management(In PROGRESS)
A structured introduction to program and portfolio management, focusing on strategic alignment, governance frameworks, value optimization, and coordinating multiple projects toward organizational goals. This course strengthens advanced leadership and oversight capabilities beyond individual project delivery.
PJM 6620 — Strategy Analysis & Needs Assessment
A deep dive into identifying business needs, analyzing gaps, evaluating solution options, and defining high-level strategies that guide project and product direction. Strengthens decision-making, value assessment, and strategic planning capabilities.
QUOTES
“You can’t control what you can’t measure.”
Tom DeMarco (Author of ‘Peopleware’ & PM Guru)
Get In Touch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapnilaadi/