Program Overview

Project Management Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed to help individuals succeed in today's fast-paced, project-driven world. This certificate provides the tools needed to deliver successful projects across industries.

Program Snapshot

• Program Type: Part-Time
• Location: On Campus, Online
• Program Length: 1 year
• Credit Hours: 15

Why Choose Our Project Management Certificate?

Gain the skills needed to manage complex assignments, from juggling competing priorities to assembling high-performing teams. The certificate is designed to sharpen expertise in project management, preparing individuals to manage projects large and small and keep them on time and on budget.

Course Structure

The online program consists of a series of five classes covering topics including:

• Project management application principles
• Contract administration
• Advanced project methodologies
• Boosting team performance
• Communications

A Path to Master of Science in Administration

This certificate is the perfect next step for those who have earned a bachelor's degree but need specialized training to advance or pivot in their career. The five graduate-level courses focusing on a specific subject seamlessly transfer into the M.S. in Administration degree with a concentration in project management.

Highlights of Our Project Management Certificate

• Prepare for CAPM or PMP Exam: Successful completion of the certificate can fulfill the formal education requirement for these project management certifications from the Project Management Institute.
• Flexible Learning Options: Take courses fully online or on campus to suit schedule and lifestyle.
• Expert-Led Curriculum: Instructors are active professionals in program management, providing real-world insights and strategies.
• Credits Transfer to Master's Degree: The 15 credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will transfer into the 36-credit MSA in Project Management.
• Broad Applications: This program benefits professionals across industries, from manufacturing and retail to the military and the nonprofit sector.

Certifications for Project Managers

Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, such as PMP, CAPM, PgMP, and PMI-RMP, showcase expertise to employers. These certifications are the gold standard for project managers, and the program prepares individuals for these exams.