Graduate Certificate in Project Management

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At the Worldwide Campus, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a 12-credit online program that prepares students to lead projects and make informed decisions within current project management practices. Demand for project managers exists across industries, supporting career opportunities in a variety of fields. Students use analytical tools to solve problems, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), practice risk assessment and apply resource management while learning guidelines related to ethics and communication in team environments. The curriculum also includes budgeting, scheduling, procurement management and risk mitigation.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid unless taken as part of a degree program.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Apply analytical tools for problem solving and effective project decision making.
  • Apply ethical behavior and communication skills within the project team environment.
  • Perform generally accepted project management techniques to plan and execute projects.
  • Analyze project metrics for project reporting and control.

Worldwide Certificate Requirements

PMGT 500Foundations of Project Management3
PMGT 520Fundamentals of Project Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Resource Management3
PMGT 530Fundamentals of Project Quality, Communication, Stakeholder, Resource, and Procurement Management3
PMGT 613Assessing and Managing Project Risk3
Total Credits12

Estimated Cost of Attendance: California Student Information