Project Management Certificate Program

Program Overview

DePaul's Project Management Certificate Program provides a comprehensive understanding of project management practices, preparing participants for the PMP® exam. The 12-week online course covers the latest PMBOK® guidelines, developing skills in project initiation, execution, and closure. Successful completion enhances career prospects, offering PDUs for PMP® certificants and CE credit for licensed professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed for professionals seeking to further their knowledge and understanding of the skills required to successfully complete projects. It exposes students to the latest practices and standards in project management, based on the book A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) —Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021. The program is offered both in-class and online.

Objectives:

• Provide participants with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of project management.
• Equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage projects, from initiation to closure.
• Help participants develop the ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Prepare participants for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam.
• Provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed professionals.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The Project Management Certificate Program is a 12-week course that covers the entire life cycle of a project.
• Course Schedule: Each module lasts one week, starting on Monday at 12:01 AM and ending the following Sunday at 11:59 PM Central Time.
• Modules:
• Module 1: The Discipline of Project Management/System for Value Delivery
• Module 2: Project Management Principles
• Module 3: Development Approach
• Module 4: Life Cycle Performance Domain
• Module 5: Stakeholder Performance Domain
• Module 6: Team Performance Domain
• Module 7: Planning Performance Domain
• Module 8: Project Work Performance Domain
• Module 9: Delivery Performance Domain
• Module 10: Measurement Performance Domain
• Module 11: Uncertainty Performance Domain

Assessment:

• Graded Discussions: There are graded discussions in each module with an initial deadline of Thursday night and a final deadline of Sunday night.
• Quizzes: Quizzes are included in several modules and are due on Sunday nights.

Teaching:

• Delivery: The course is delivered entirely online through D2L.
• Format: The course is asynchronous, meaning participants can access and complete the content at their own pace within the established deadlines.
• Module Overviews: The module overviews serve as the lectures in the online course.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Program Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Opportunities: The program can help participants advance to become certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs)® or Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPMs)®.
• Outcomes: Successful completion of the program can enhance career prospects and provide a competitive advantage in industries such as IT, engineering, construction, and more.

Other:

• Professional Affiliations: DePaul's Management Development Center is reviewed and approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® as a provider of project management training.
• PDUs: PMP® certificants can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward license renewal by taking the Project Management Certificate Program.
• CE Credit: Licensed professionals in other industries may qualify to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit.
• Program Customization: The program can be customized and conducted on-site for organizations seeking to enhance the professional skills of their employees.
• Textbooks: The required textbooks for both the in-class and online sections of the Project Management Certificate Program are:
• Project Management: The Managerial Process (8th Edition), by Eric W. Larson and Clifford F. Gray
• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) —Seventh Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc.
• Agile Practice Guide , Project Management Institute, Inc.