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PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

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  • 3 COURSES
  • 100% ONLINE
  • ENROLLING MONTHLY
  • 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS

Project success starts here.

Drive project success and organizational efficiency by mastering the fundamentals of project management. The Certificate in Project Management from ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ equips you with the essential skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Learn industry best practices, from project initiation to close, while gaining hands-on experience. Led by expert industry practitioners, you'll learn to optimize resources, mitigate risks and achieve project deliverables.

Successful completion of this certificate can help you prepareÌýfor the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. Ìý

As a bonus, you're also eligible to take ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥'s PMP® Exam Prep online or in person course for $250.*

*A cost savings of over $1,000.

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ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner (ATP).

LEARNED SKILLS

  • Project planning
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Problem-solving
  • Scheduling and reporting
  • Cost control
  • Team building strategies
  • Procurement planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Financial analysis
  • Critical Path Method (CPM)

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

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  • Those looking to excel in organizational efficiency and project success at any stage in their career.
  • Career professionals looking to streamline processes, enhance communication strategies and improve customer service in any industry.
  • Individuals seeking a strategic career advantage by developing the skills to lead and manage complex initiatives, optimize resources and mitigate risks.
  • Professionals focused on delivering favorable project outcomes.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

25,000,000
project leaders are needed to meet global demands by 2030

$98K
Median salary for a Project Management Specialist

68,000
Project management job openings each year

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According to the Project Management Institute and

ÌýPrinciples +ÌýÌýPractice Learning Model

An innovative and unique model of learning, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Principles and Practice Model provides students the utmost flexibility.
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ÌýPrinciples is the foundation of each course, fully asynchronous, providing students with the essential information they need to expand their skill sets and increase their expertise.
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ÌýPractice is designed to build upon Principles to enhance student learning through collaboration and practical application. Weekly, faculty-led live class sessions complement the asynchronous coursework and enable students to participate in a rich learning environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful disagreement, crucial skills for personal and professional growth.


ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

15% Savings

CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

3 courses

6 weeks per course

12.5 hours per week

18 WEEKS

$6,285 $5,342.65
(15% program savings applied)

10% Savings

SINGLE

COURSE

Each single course is made up of a Principles asynchronous microcourse and a Practice live microcourse. You can complete the microcourses simultaneously with the Fast Track option, or consecutively for the Flex Track option.Ìý

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Fast Track
6 weeks | 12.5 hours per week
ÌýFlex Track
12 weeks | 6.25 hours per week

$2,095 $1,885.50
(10% course bundle savings applied)

MICRO

COURSE

The Principles microcourse offers the lowest cost investment and a fully asynchronous experience. You must complete the Principles microcourse if you choose to enroll in the corresponding Practice microcourse.

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6 weeks | 6.25 hours per week

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Principles Ìý| $800

Practice Ìý| $1,295

COURSES

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Choose three courses below to earn the full certificate.

Project Management Fundamentals

An introduction to core project management tools and techniques including planning and scheduling, communication and collaboration, risk management, quality management, monitoring and control and more.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Applied Project Management

This course explores how leadership, team dynamics and soft skills enhance project management core competencies and overall project performance.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Mastering Project Management

This course will teach advanced skills and competencies related to leading successful teams and projects.

Textbook purchase required.

Prerequisite: Applied Project Management

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Introduction to Agile and Scrum

An overview of agile and scrum techniques for project management including common industry tools and practices.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse

Strategic Leadership

Develop a toolkit to become a highly productive and inspiring leader of tomorrow. Create an organization that values learning, promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation and welcomes change.

Principles Microcourse

Practice Microcourse


For those who are enrolled or who have completed the PM Certificate Program, the PMP Exam Prep Course can be purchased additionally at a significant discount.

PMP® Exam Prep

PMP® Exam Preparation is a course designed for experienced project managers to enhance their knowledge of and skills in the field. ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ is a Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner (ATP). Course content includes the five process groups and 10 knowledge areas addressed in the latest edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

Online and in-person options available.

Choose the model that is right for you:

CERTIFICATE
3 Courses
  • 15% discount over single microcourse
  • Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
  • A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
  • Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
  • Digital Badge for each course completed
  • Certificate upon program completion
COURSE
Principles + Practice Course Bundle
  • 10% discount over single microcourse
  • Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
  • A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
  • Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
  • Digital Badge

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COURSES
MICROCOURSE
Asynchronous
  • Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
  • 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
  • 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework
COURSES

CREDENTIALS

Earn Badges. Get Noticed.

Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of the required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

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LinkedIn users with digital badges get 6X more profile views.

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THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE

The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community —Ìýto students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.

GET IN TOUCH

Our enrollment counselors are happy to answer any questions you have about our certificate programs.

Call 610-519-7655

To enroll in the online Project Management certificate in February 2025 or later, continue on this webpage.
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