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Project Management Certificate

Program Overview

The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare students for careers in the planning and business fields. Throughout this program, students will be able to apply project management practices such as project initiation, planning and scheduling, project cost management, and project risk management. Upon completion of the certificate program, students will have earned 84 Professional Development Units (PDUs) that they can put towards achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential through the Project Management Institute.

* Books are not included in the prices below.
   Courses must be taken in sequence.
 


New Cohort begins Fall 2022

Fall 2022 Course Information

PJMGT 5000: Project Initiation and Planning
COST:  $600.00
DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
DATE:  9/7/22 - 10/19/22
DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom
COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students are introduced to the project management process; the role of the Project Manager; project communications, and project leadership. This course begins the planning process covering topics such as the objectives, scope, and success criteria.
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PJMGT 5001A:  Project Scheduling and Integration
COST:  $600.00
DAY/TIME:  Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
DATE: 10/26/22 - 12/14/22
DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course continues to build upon the lessons learned in "Project Initiation and Planning". Content covers the work breakdown structure, project schedule, PERT/GANTT/CPM methods, and project integration. This is the second of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management.
Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning
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Spring 2023 Course Information

PJMGT 5002:   Project Costing and Control
COST:  $600.00
DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
DATE: 1/11/23 - 2/22/23
DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom
COURSE OBJECTIVE:  To understand the cost estimating techniques, earned value analysis, change management, and lessons learned. Specific course objectives include: Understanding the project management discipline; Creating a cost estimate and cost baseline; Addressing project changes; Project reporting; Conducting lessons learned.
Prerequisite: Project Scheduling and Integration
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PJMGT 5003:  Project Risk and Change Management
COST:  $600.00
DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
DATE: 3/8/22 - 4/19/22
DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To understand the related project management risks, creating a risk register, and to understand how to manage a project. Specific course objectives include: Understanding the project management discipline; Risk identification; Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; Project management skills; Ethics in project management.
Prerequisite: Project Management Costing and Control
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PMI, PMP®, and the PMBOK® Guide are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

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New Event! Free Project Management Lunch and Learn!

Grab your lunch and join us for a Project Management Lunch and Learn!

Date: Thursday, June 23rd
Time: Noon (12 p.m.)
Delivery: Remote via Zoom
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Contact

Robin Burgess
215-881-7400
[email protected]

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