Project Management Certificate

Program Overview

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Project Management Certificate

Summary

This certificate is part of the Business AAAS and is designed to be a step towards a degree. By completing the Project Management Certificate of Completion, you will have gained a highly sought-after skill in today's workplace; including both traditional and agile project management techniques.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the role of Business in society and the importance of Project Management
• Facilitate the primary constraints of scope, time, quality and budget
• Optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and integrate them to meet pre-defined objectives
• Develop Project Management assessments and reports for project progress

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term program in Project Management leading to a Certificate of Completion (CC) and an entry level position in business. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer programs of study to complete additional certificates or an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in General Business or Marketing. Students pursuing a four-year Baccalaureate degree in Business should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

• Placement into ENGL& 101 or BTWRT 215
• Placement into MATH& 107 or BUS 102

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

• BUS 180 Project Management I
• BUS 181 Project Management II
• BUS 182 Project Management III

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Email for faculty advising.

Program Information:

• Length of Program: 15 Credits
• Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
• Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
  (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
• Website:

Plan code: PRMPMC01

Careers & Opportunities

A project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers have the responsibility for planning, execution and closing of any project, typically relating to construction industry, engineering, architecture, computing and telecommunications. Many other fields in production engineering, design engineering and heavy industry have project managers.

A project manager is the person accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the triple constraint for projects, which is cost, time and scope.

Potential employers include: Project managers (PMs) are key employees in such industries as construction, engineering, architecture, manufacturing and real estate development. Many opportunities for project managers exist in high tech, biotech or pharmaceutical companies. For example, project managers are responsible for launching new products, developing new technologies and managing alliance programs with strategic partners. Large corporations such as insurance companies and banks may also hire project managers to manage the implementation of new standards or practices in their many branch offices. Internet companies often look for project managers to oversee site launches or the development of new applications.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter	WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

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Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Summary:

• Project Management Certificate is part of the Business AAAS.
• It is designed as a step towards a degree.
• Upon completion, individuals gain highly sought-after project management skills, including both traditional and agile techniques.

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Objectives:

• Understand the role of business in society and the importance of project management.
• Facilitate the primary constraints of scope, time, quality, and budget.
• Optimize resource allocation and integrate inputs to meet predefined objectives.
• Develop project management assessments and reports for tracking progress.

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Program Description:

• The program is available online and on campus.
• It requires 15 credits for completion.

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Careers:

• Project managers are key employees in industries such as construction, engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and real estate development.
• Opportunities exist in high tech, biotech, pharmaceutical companies, large corporations, insurance companies, banks, and internet companies.
• Responsibilities include launching new products, developing new technologies, and managing alliance programs.