PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

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  • 3 COURSES
  • 100% ONLINE
  • ENROLLING MONTHLY
  • 225 MILITARY CLOCK HOURS

Project success starts here.

Drive project success and organizational efficiency by mastering the fundamentals of project management. The Certificate in Project Management from Villanova equips you with the essential skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Learn industry best practices, from project initiation to close, while gaining hands-on experience. Led by expert industry practitioners, you'll learn to optimize resources, mitigate risks and achieve project deliverables.

Successful completion of this certificate can help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam.  

As a bonus, you're also eligible to take Villanova's PMP® Exam Prep online or in person course for $250.*

*A cost savings of over $1,000.

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Villanova University is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partner (ATP).

LEARNED SKILLS

  • Project planning
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Problem-solving
  • Scheduling and reporting
  • Cost control
  • Team building strategies
  • Procurement planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Financial analysis
  • Critical Path Method (CPM)

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

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  • Those looking to excel in organizational efficiency and project success at any stage in their career.
  • Career professionals looking to streamline processes, enhance communication strategies and improve customer service in any industry.
  • Individuals seeking a strategic career advantage by developing the skills to lead and manage complex initiatives, optimize resources and mitigate risks.
  • Professionals focused on delivering favorable project outcomes.

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

25,000,000
project leaders are needed to meet global demands by 2030

$98K
Median salary for a Project Management Specialist

68,000
Project management job openings each year

 

According to the Project Management Institute and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 Principles +   Practice Learning Model

An innovative and unique model of learning, Villanova’s Principles and Practice Model provides students the utmost flexibility.
 
 Principles is the foundation of each course, fully asynchronous, providing students with the essential information they need to expand their skill sets and increase their expertise.
 
 Practice is designed to build upon Principles to enhance student learning through collaboration and practical application. Weekly, faculty-led live class sessions complement the asynchronous coursework and enable students to participate in a rich learning environment that encourages open dialogue and respectful disagreement, crucial skills for personal and professional growth.

CERTIFICATE
3 Courses
  • 15% discount over single microcourse
  • Unlock access to Career Management services, including two 60-minute personalized advising sessions
  • A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
  • Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
  • Digital Badge for each course completed
  • Certificate upon program completion
COURSE
Principles + Practice Course Bundle
  • 10% discount over single microcourse
  • Unlock access to Career Management services, including one 60-minute personalized advising session
  • A mix of asynchronous online coursework and assessments with weekly live virtual class sessions led by faculty
  • Increased interaction between you, faculty and peer professionals during the course
  • Digital Badge

 

MICROCOURSE
Asynchronous
  • Maximum flexibility with no live class sessions
  • 100% online asynchronous coursework and assessments
  • 1:1 faculty support throughout coursework

COURSES

Choose three courses below to earn the full certificate.

 

Project Management Fundamentals

Applied Project Management

Project Management Capstone

Mastering Project Management

Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Strategic Leadership

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Successful completion of this certificate will help prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional PMP® exam.

As a bonus, you're also eligible to take Villanova's PMP® Exam Preparation Course at a significant discount.

CREDENTIALS

Earn Badges. Get Noticed.

Earn a digital badge for every completed course. You'll also earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of the required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by Villanova University to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

example of a Project Management Digital Badge

LinkedIn users with digital badges get 6X more profile views.

*According to LinkedIn

THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE

The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.

Our enrollment counselors are happy to answer any questions you have about our certificate programs.