The Project Management Certificate develops key leadership skills necessary for succeeding in today’s business environment. Included in the Project Management Certificate is a cohesive bundle of knowledge, skills, and processes that interact to attain organizational objectives. It incorporates the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) curriculum and provides the educational portion for those wishing to go on to obtain their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.  CCU is a Registered Education Provider with PMI and each course is also equivalent to 42 professional development units (PDUs) for those needing to keep their PMP credentials current. Students will develop skills related to strategic management, project-based teamwork, risk reduction, and budget analysis. The certificate coursework emphasizes practical application and implementation in real-world business situations, with integration of social and ethical implications throughout.

Students may transfer 12 credits from the Certificate in Project Management to a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management in Project Management. Courses can be taken either in the classroom or online, providing maximum flexibility to study at convenient times and places.

Students may earn the certificate by completing the following 12 hours and any required prerequisites: