Program Overview

Overview of the Practical Project Management Certificate

The Practical Project Management Certificate is designed for individual learners who want to develop skills and competencies in project management. The program is offered online with a personal learning coach and can be completed in approximately 6-9 weeks.

Program Details

• Learning Format: Online Self-Paced with a Personal Learning Coach
• Start Date: Within 1 week of registration
• Average Duration: Approx. 6 – 9 weeks
• Average Hours In the Program: 34 hours
• Average Hours Per Week: 4 – 6 hours
• Credit Or Non-credit: Non-credit
• Cost: $950

Program Benefits

The program is designed to equip learners with the best practices in project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). With the guidance of a Rutgers Personal Learning Coach, learners will have the confidence and knowledge to make significant contributions to this critical, strategic function at their current employer or prospective employer.

What You Will Learn

The main goal of this certificate is to enable learners to develop skills and competencies that employers are looking for in the following areas:

• Apply PM principles used by PM pros to effectively manage projects
• Plan projects and keep them running using simple tools
• Repeat successes from project to project
• Avoid common project pitfalls
• Speak in project management terms when communicating about projects with management

How You Will Learn

The program combines the flexible delivery of self-paced, online learning with the guidance of a seasoned professional – a Personal Learning Coach. The coach will meet with learners virtually during the course of their study to discuss career objectives, questions, homework assignments, and connect learning to their job and career.

Who Should Attend

• Anyone who wants to optimally organize their approach to projects at work and complete projects more effectively
• Individuals who would like to get a “taste” of Project Management before taking a more robust course or pursuing a new role as a Project Manager

Why Rutgers

Earn a credential to put on your resume that showcases your skills to support career success from a trusted public institution serving the people, businesses, and government agencies in the state of New Jersey for over 250 years.