Graduate Certificate in Project Management
The 100% online Project Management Graduate Certificate builds essential skills in planning, executing, and managing projects across a wide range of industries. Designed to accelerate career growth, this program gives professionals the expertise they need to thrive in fast-paced environments, align organizational projects with best-practices, and meet the growing demand for effective project management professionals.
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Overview
Master Essential Project Management Skills
Advance your career with the online Project Management Graduate Certificate, designed to develop essential skills for success in project-driven roles. This program emphasizes hands-on learning through collaborative projects and methodologies aligned with the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK®).
Master project planning, execution, and evaluation by applying the project life cycle, creating key deliverables, and building expertise in state-of-the-art industry tools. Additionally, this graduate certificate serves as both a stand-alone credential and a stepping stone toward further education. Credits earned through the program can be applied to Purdue University’s Master of Science in Technology Leadership and Innovation, allowing you to deepen your leadership skills, refine your strategic approach, and prepare for higher-level roles in project management and beyond.
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Program Specifics
The admissions process selects highly qualified applicants into the graduate certificate program by considering each of the following criteria in judging the overall strength of the applicant. Typically, no single criterion is used as a sole determinant for admission.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited institution is required for unconditional admission.
- English Proficiency is required, please see here for more information.
- One year of related professional work experience
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website. Button can just link to the website like above, to the curriculum page if possible.
Courses
- OLS57100-Advanced Project Management
- OLS57200-Integrated Project Management
- OLS58200-Leadership Organizational Change
Build Expertise in Project Management
Through completing hands-on assignments like creating risk management strategies and stakeholder communication plans, students will develop a strong understanding of key project management principles and their practical applications.
Hands-On Project Execution
Students will actively create project schedules, identify critical path activities and develop strategies to manage timelines and deadlines. They will also design detailed project plans, define scopes, and establish objectives, deliverables and milestones.
Pathway to a Master’s Degree
Credits earned in this program can seamlessly transfer toward the Master of Science in Technology Leadership and Innovation, providing a clear pathway to further professional growth.
Save Time and Money with a Purdue Graduate Certificate
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Project Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Business Analysts
- Systems Engineers
- Human Resources Managers
Top Industries
- Employment Placement Agencies
- Engineering Services
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Commercial Banking
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Source: LightcastTM (2024). Unique job postings for July 2023-2024. Projected growth for years 2024-2034.
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