Graduate Certificate in Project Management
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Online Project Management Graduate Certificate Overview
It’s time to create more opportunities for your career. Earn a graduate certificate in project management 100% online.
- Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam as part of the program.
- Study project initiation, goal setting, strategies, planning, scheduling, cost, resource acquisition, execution, risk, quality, assessment, and the ethical dimensions of project management.
- Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to grow or expand a career in project management.
- Enhance your professional outlook and stand out to employers through our targeted PM curriculum.
Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree
Not only will you earn a valuable credential you can use now, but this project management certificate also lays the groundwork for your next degree. Apply qualified credits toward certain Purdue Global master’s degree programs.
Prepare for Certification
Earning a certificate in project management could also help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Note: This program is not eligible for Title IV financial aid. See Notes and Conditions below for important infomation.
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What Courses Will I Take?
This graduate certificate program includes four courses designed to help students excel in project management.
Sample Courses
- Strategic Project Selection and Initiation
- Project Planning and the Project Plan
- Project Execution With Monitoring and Control
- Project Close-Out, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time you led a project or major task. How did you plan and execute it?
- Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities from different stakeholders. How did you handle it?
- Give an example of a project you worked on that didn't go as planned. What happened, and how did you respond?
- Tell me about a time you used a project management tool or methodology. What was the outcome?
- Describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline. What steps did you take to ensure the project stayed on track?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Financial Analysis
- Leadership
- Management
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Project Closure
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
- Project Schedules
- Project Selection
- Risk Management
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