Course Overview
Under the guidance of distinguished faculty, you will examine detailed case studies, conduct project simulations, and gain both theoretical and practical expertise in: Project planning and control, Project management life cycle, Methodologies of effective leadership and motivation, Essential project management tools and techniques, Cost-management and risk management, Project quality management and procurement management, Successful graduates will be prepared to move forward in a wide variety of project management related careers, and will have gained excellent preparation for PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be able to demonstrate: Proficiency in developing a project management life cycle. Proficiency in all basic project management tools and techniques, with an emphasis in communications, risk analysis, cost estimation and budgeting, and quality control. Knowledge of tools for project scheduling, templates for project management and communication, and techniques to measure cost variance, schedule variance, and earned value. This certificate may be of special interest to those currently enrolled in one of our online Master of Science programs.