Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is excited to offer two new FREE workforce programs for Washington, DC residents starting the Fall 2026 semester. These programs include Project Management Professional Training (PMP®) and Leasing for Property Management (CALP®).
At AoH, we are committed to providing high-quality education to adults in the District that empowers them to achieve economic mobility. To ensure our programs remain competitive, we continuously engage with learners, employers, and industry trends to meet evolving workforce needs. By aligning our programs, we hope to engage learners and employers with long-term success.
Learn more about our new workforce programs:
Project Management Professional Training (PMP®)
The Project Management Professional Training program (PMP®) is designed for experienced professionals looking to earn a senior-level credential in project management (PMP®).
This advanced program prepares learners to lead complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes across industries such as IT, healthcare, construction, government, and business operations.
The program provides comprehensive preparation for the PMP® certification exam while strengthening leadership, communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills. Earning the PMP® credential demonstrates a high level of project management expertise and can open doors to leadership and senior-level project management roles.
Those interested in the Project Management Professional Training program (PMP®) must:
Option 1
- Bachelor’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 36 months of experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training
OR Option 2
- High school diploma or associate degree
- 60 months of experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training
Alongside Option 1 or 2, individuals must obtain required prerequisite testing scores to qualify for the program.
Learners who are interested in project management, but do not have the required experience for the PMP® are advised to look into AoH’s entry-level program, CAPM Certification Training (CAPM).
Leasing for Property Management (CALP®)
With the hospitality and tourism industry on the rise, AoH now offers Leasing for Property Management (CALP®).
The Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP®) program prepares learners for rewarding careers in the growing property management industry. Apartment leasing professionals play a vital role in helping residents find housing, managing leasing activities, supporting resident retention, and serving as the first point of contact for prospective tenants.
This program combines industry-recognized training with practical, hands-on learning and six-month internship to develop the knowledge and skills employers value in today’s residential housing and property management workforce, such as:
- Apartment leasing and rental process
- Customer service and resident relations
- Fair housing laws and compliance
- And more
Upon completion of training and internship, learners will be prepared to pursue leasing consultant and entry-level property management positions and work toward earning the CALP® credential.
Those interested in CALP® must obtain a high school diploma and earn the required prerequisite testing scores to qualify for the program.
Summary
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH) is excited to include Project Management Professional Training (PMP®) and Leasing for Property Management (CALP®) in the workforce course catalog starting this fall. Like the rest of AoH’s workforce programs, training is FREE for adults in Washington, DC.
Interested in applying? Click HERE to complete an enrollment interest form for the Fall 2026 semester. Once submitted, a member of AoH’s Enrollment Team will contact you to share more information about the program and next steps.
Looking for another industry, like healthcare or information technology (IT) classes? Read more about our FREE healthcare and IT programs also available during the Fall 2026 semester.