Project Management

Graduate Certificate

Why choose our project management certificate?

Gain the skills you need to manage complex assignments, from juggling competing priorities to assembling high-performing teams. You’ll graduate with more than just a certificate; you’ll graduate with the confidence and credentials to get the job done.

With flexible online courses, you can earn your graduate certificate without hitting pause on your career.

In our online program, you'll take a series of five classes covering topics including:

• Project management application principles.
• Contract administration.
• Advanced project methodologies.
• Boosting team performance.
• Communications.

From improved collaboration to streamlined communication strategies, the skills you’ll gain here will benefit you throughout your career. Even the biggest projects will feel within reach.

A path to your Master of Science in Administration in project management

This certificate in project management is the perfect next step if you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree but need specialized training to advance or pivot in your career. With the five graduate-level courses focusing on a specific subject, this program is designed to sharpen your expertise – in this case, preparing you to manage projects large and small and keep them on time and on budget.

Each course takes eight weeks, allowing you to complete this Graduate Certificate in Project Management in about a year. Even better, these courses seamlessly transfer into our M.S. in Administration degree with a concentration in project management. By completing the graduate certificate first, you’ll already have almost half of the coursework for your master’s degree completed.

Highlights of our project management certificate

• Prepare for your CAPM or PMP exam: These project management certifications from the Project Management Institute are the gold standard for project managers. Successful completion of our certificate can fulfill the formal education requirement. Which one you take will depend on your current experience level and education.
• Flexible learning options: Take courses fully online or on campus to suit your schedule and lifestyle. 
• Expert-led curriculum: Your instructors are active professionals in program management, providing you with real-world insights and strategies. 
• Credits transfer to master’s degree: The 15 credits earned in your Graduate Certificate in Project Management will transfer into our 36-credit MSA in Project Management. You’re almost halfway there!
• Broad applications: This program benefits professionals across industries, from manufacturing and retail to the military and the nonprofit sector.