Project Management Certificate
The Project Management Certificate is designed for working professionals who are either starting out or moving up as project managers. Courses are taught with a practical approach that equips participants with the skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately to the workplace.
Job Outlook
- Industry job growth is expected to increase by 33 percent as a result of health care, publishing and professional services become more project-oriented. (Anderson Economic Group Study, May 2017)
- Between 2017 and 2027, the demand for project management professionals will grow by nearly 214,000 jobs annually. The strong demand will be reflected in average salaries far higher than non-project-oriented professionals. (Anderson Economic Group Study, May 2017)
- A Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential can increase your salary by up to 20 percent. (Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey Eleventh Edition, 2020)
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Requirements
The Project Management Certificate consists of seven required courses totaling 108 hours of course work. Most people are able to complete the Certificate in two quarters. You may register for the courses individually, or you can save money by registering for a series of courses.
Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series)
- Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project - 15 hours
- Project Planning and Scheduling Essentials - 21 hours
- Project Execution to Closing - 15 hours
Project Management Certificate Part B (4 Class Series)
- Project Stakeholder and Communication Management - 15 hours
- Agile Project Management - 15 hours
- Microsoft Project 2019 - 15 hours
- Project Management Capstone - 12 hours
Program Completion
To earn the Project Management Certificate of Completion, you must meet the following requirements:
- Take all seven required courses
- Attend 80 percent of each course (based on number of sessions in each course), except the Capstone course, where 100% attendance is required. Please note: Saturday courses lasting longer than four hours will count as two sessions.
- Participate in class