Project Management

Program Overview

Project Management

Program Overview

Madison College's Project Management Certificate was created to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills in project management aligned with the project management bodies of knowledge to successfully initiate, plan, execute, and close projects. Required courses will provide you with skills to:

• Initiate and gather project requirements, scope, and strategic objectives
• Form a project team and define ground rules and team roles
• Baseline and plan project schedule, cost, and quality
• Execute, monitor, and control projects
• Close projects, archive project documents for future lessons learned, and verify the project delivers the intended value

Program Details

• Program Number: CERT
• Degree: Certificate
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 11 Credits | Finish in 1 semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $2,064.88

Curriculum and Experience

• Required Courses:
  • Project Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • Business Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
  • MS (Microsoft) Project (2 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
  • Change Management (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Business (3 credits)

Admission

• Admission Requirements: None
• Application Dates:
  • Fall 2025: Application open, deadline October 15, 2025
  • Spring 2026: Application available September 15, 2025, deadline March 15, 2026
• Additional Notes:
  • Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
  • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
  • Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Opportunities

• Graduate Career Opportunities:
  • Project Assistant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Facilitator
  • Information Assistant
  • Event Coordinator
  • PMI - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals–CAP, PM
• Advanced Career Opportunities:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Project Director
  • Project Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Office Administrator

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Madison College's Project Management Certificate aims to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills required for effective project management aligned with industry-recognized bodies of knowledge. The program empowers students to successfully initiate, plan, execute, and close projects. The curriculum focuses on developing competencies in:

• Gathering project requirements, scope, and strategic objectives
• Establishing project teams, roles, and ground rules
• Baselining and planning project schedules, costs, and quality benchmarks
• Executing, monitoring, and controlling project progress
• Closing projects, archiving documentation for future learning, and evaluating project value delivery

Outline:

Required Courses (10 Credits):

• 10-102-135 Project Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
• 10-106-109 Business Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
• 10-103-186 MS (Microsoft) Project (2 credits)

Elective Course (3 Credits):

Students can choose one of the following courses based on their career aspirations and interests:

• 10-102-131 Change Management (3 credits)

Careers:

Graduates holding a Project Management Certificate from Madison College are prepared for diverse professional opportunities and globally recognized certifications in the field, including:

• Project Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Project Facilitator
• Information Assistant
• Event Coordinator
• PMI - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• International Association of Administrative Professionals–CAP, PM
With additional training, graduates may also pursue careers as:
• Administrative Assistant
• Project Director
• Project Manager
• Event Manager
• Office Administrator