Center for Executive and Professional Education

Project Management Certificate Program

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About Project Management

Projects are everywhere — in healthcare, IT, government, nonprofits, retail, construction, education, banking, and more. With a projected 22 million new project management jobs being added by 2027 (PMI: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027), the field of project management continues to be a top career choice. The ability to create and lead successful projects is no longer left solely to professional project managers; these skills are now required by the vast majority of positions regardless of industry or title.

PSU’s comprehensive Project Management certificate is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® and offers a combination of project planning and tracking tools, communication techniques, and leadership and conflict management skills to give project managers the balance for success. Students will leave with the tools they need to manage projects in any industry, regardless of size, scope, or budget. All of the project management courses provide a variety of practical approaches and tools that can be used on the job immediately.

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Format
 

Courses are delivered either remotely (with a blend of virtual live sessions) or in-person, both with self-paced activities


Frequency
 

4 -6 times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)

Length


Four, 1 week long classes (workload for each class is 15 hours)
 


Cost

Full certificate cost: $3,076

Available discounts
Bundle discount: 15% off multiple course registration
Early bird discount: 15% off when you register 30 days before a course start

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CEPE aspires to allow students up to 3 years to complete a certificate program; however, CEPE's program offerings can fluctuate due to market/community demand. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel or revise a program at any time. This means that CEPE does not guarantee the completion of any certificate, so if certificate completion is a student's goal, we encourage completion as quickly as possible when courses are available.

 

CEPE's Project Management certificate is well known and esteemed. Working on the certificate has impressed my network and mentors. I found the networking to be a great bonus as well.

- Samantha Sharka

Who Should Attend

This certificate program is intended for individuals who have little formal education in project management but hold project management positions or manage projects along with other professional duties. This program is also appropriate for those looking to move into this growing and dynamic industry.

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Define the business need that drives projects;
  • Evaluate project complexity and choose the right type of project and associated project management methodologies;
  • Use best practices of project teamwork and communication;
  • Manage risk and react effectively in the face of the unexpected;
  • Learn leadership and conflict management skills to keep the project team on track.

4 Required Certificate Courses

Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed within three years. A recommended sequence is below.

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