Program Overview

Overview of the Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The online graduate certificate in project management offered by Arizona State University is designed to provide students with the expertise needed for project management positions across a range of public, private, and nonprofit settings. This certificate covers multiple approaches to project management, including waterfall, agile, and scrum, and is ideal for both aspiring and practicing project managers who want to hone their leadership skills and implement sustainable practices.

Program Details

• The certificate consists of 5 courses, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and totals 15 credit hours.
• The program is designed to be completed online, providing flexibility for working professionals.
• Upon graduation, students will be prepared to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills Developed

In this certificate program, students will develop transferable skills such as:

• Writing
• Reporting
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Critical thinking Additionally, students will become familiar with key areas of project management, including:
• Aligning procurement with specific processes
• Cost management
• Managing time constraints
• Meeting facilitation
• Planning and forecasting
• Project quality management
• Risk analysis and management
• Scope management
• Tracking and monitoring tasks

Career Paths

Upon graduation, students can pursue advanced project management and leadership roles in industries ranging from IT, healthcare, and construction to engineering, finance, and marketing. Career paths include, but are not limited to:

• Business analyst
• Construction manager
• Corporate web developer
• Cost estimator
• Employee training manager
• General manager
• Human resources manager
• Manufacturing plant manager
• Office manager

Faculty and Expertise

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of the faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements, including:

• American Educational Research Association Fellows
• American Psychological Association Fellows
• Fulbright scholars

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the graduate certificate in project management program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Requirements include:

• A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program or in an applicable master's program
• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English

Tuition and Fees

The cost per credit hour for this program is $736, with an additional mandatory Student Initiated Fee that applies each semester and varies based on the number of credit hours taken.

Accreditation and Recognition

Arizona State University is a globally recognized university, repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations. ASU is ranked:

• #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years
• Top 10 for best online bachelor’s programs
• Top 10% for best global universities

Certificate Details

• The certificate does not lead directly to Project Management Institute (PMI) certification but prepares students to sit for the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) exam.
• Upon completion of the Sustainability in Project Management course, students are eligible to earn the Green Project Management - Business (GPM-B) certification.
• Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas do not specify whether they were earned online or in person.