Project Management Certificate Program Overview

The Project Management Certificate Program requires 99 hours of class work. Most people are able to complete the certificate in two to three quarters taking 30-60 hours (two or four classes) per quarter. You may take as long as you like to complete the certificate.

Required Courses - (75 hours)
*Offered every quarter
Hours Quarters Typically Held Cost per course
Project Management Essentials  15 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring $315
Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques 15 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring $315
Project Execution and Control 15 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring $315
Project Team Management  15 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring $330
Microsoft Project for Project Managers  15 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring $345
    Total for required courses $1620
Elective Courses - (24 hours)
*
Offered most quarters
Hours Quarters Typically Held Cost per course
Project Requirements Management   9 Varies $195
High Performance Management Essentials 15 Varies $315
Managing Small Projects   6 Varies $179
Virtual Teams - Managing Projects Today   6 Varies $155
Financial Intelligence for Non-financial Managers 15 Varies $330
Earned Value Management  6 Varies $155
Introduction to Performance Excellence 15 Varies $315
Project Risk Management Essentials  9 Varies $185
Agile Project Management   6 Varies $195
Understanding Budgets  9 Varies $215
24 hours of elective courses $600
*Schedule subject to change. Est. total for program  Excludes book costs $2200

 Sample Path

Begin with the following three core courses, which need to be taken sequentially.

  • Project Management Essentials
  • Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques
  • Project Execution and Control

Most students take three quarters to complete our Project Management certificate program. The last core course, Microsoft Project 2007 for Project Managers may be taken at any time.

First Quarter

First Half of Quarter Second Half of Quarter
Project Management Essentials Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques
Microsoft Project 2007 for Project Managers Only one elective recommended

Second Quarter

First Half of Quarter Second Half of Quarter
Project Execution and Control Project Team Management
Only one elective recommended Electives

Third Quarter

First Half of Quarter Second Half of Quarter
Electives if needed Electives if needed

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