The graduate certificate in project management is a pathway to the essential skills and strategies of leading a project lifecycle – from project planning to project outcome assessment. This graduate certificate project management program aligns with the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Project Management certification examinations, including the CAPM and PMP certification credentials to position graduates with an edge in pursuing these professional credentials. The graduate certificate in project management online program at Lindenwood University is designed to enhance a number of degree programs and career paths, in areas from business to IT to HR management and much more.
100%
Online
1 Yr
Program Length
15
Credit Hours
$633
Cost per Credit
Transition Your Certificate into a Master’s Degree
The graduate certificate in project management can be used to accelerate a master’s degree in a related area. Those interested in a master’s of business administration (MBA) can earn their degree in just 42 credit hours instead of 51 – get to your career goals faster while you save time and money on your education!
Essential Skills & Insights
Coursework in this graduate certificate in project management program covers the following:
- Management Approach – Explore classical and modern practices within management, and cultivate your individual approach to project lifecycle management.
- Project Planning – Understand how to define a project scope and forecast a project budget.
- Project Execution – Develop an aptitude for navigating challenges that arise during projects, and build out expertise in risk, quality, contract, and scope management.
- Problem-Solving – Learn to apply critical thinking skills to all phases and aspects of oversight within a project.
Career Outlook
A background in project management can enhance a number of related fields, such as Business, Finance, Healthcare, HR, Technology, and Government. Plus, the project management field itself continues to grow, according to the PMI (Project Management Institute), which projects a 33 percent growth in the next few years.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this graduate certificate in project management program is $600. Besides being ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.
Curriculum Overview
Your online graduate certificate in project management coursework covers the essentials of managing a project lifecycle, end-to-end. This graduate certificate in project management program blends management and leadership skill with proficiency development across project planning and execution. A capstone course brings together learning highlights and examines the prerequisite knowledge needed to pursue professional project management certification, alongside certificate courses in:
- Management Practices
- Project Management Planning
- Project Management Execution
- Project Management Capstone
Certificate Coursework – 15 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 56030 | Management Practices | 3 |
| MGMT 56065 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGMT 56066 | Project Management Planning | 3 |
| MGMT 56067 | Project Management Execution | 3 |
| MGMT 56068 | Project Management Capstone | 3 |
Transfer Credits
Lindenwood offers the opportunity to transfer up in your education – meaning, you can transfer your certificate credit hours toward a graduate degree, saving time and money on your education! For example, you could complete your MBA in 42 credit hours instead of 51 credit hours.
Through Lindenwood’s flexible Prior Learning program you can transfer in credit through one of three pathways, including examination, experiential learning, and experiential learning exhibited in a portfolio submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
A graduate certificate in project management prepares students to manage the project lifecycle. Students learn how to plan, manage resources, and assess project outcomes, as well as lead project teams.
Yes, a graduate certificate in project management can be an asset to a number of fields – from business to HR to IT and more. Particularly, if you are looking to transfer into a project management role or enhance your current role with project management skills and a credential, a certificate program can offer an educational bridge to these opportunities.
A project management certificate can be useful as a way to incorporate project management skills into your current role if you have an interest in overseeing project lifecycles. Additionally, a project management certificate can position you to take on management or leadership functions in your current role or in another field as it prepares you to manage and lead projects and people.
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