Overview
The online Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare you for a career in the planning and business fields. It is designed for managers and supervisors involved in engineering, research and development, data processing, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance, and marketing. All classes are taught by practicing professionals who have prestigious certifications, subject expertise, and a wealth of real-world experience, ensuring you’ll learn important, hands-on lessons.
The Pennsylvania State University is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.), and is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of both current and future PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals (PMP)®, and other project management stakeholders. We also offer Project Management Supplemental topics.
Program Scope and Sequence
Each project management course is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to receive one Professional Development Unit (PDU) for each contact hour (21 PDUs per course). PDUs are necessary for individuals who wish to apply to and take the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam. Each course consists of seven sessions.
A Penn State Hazleton certificate is awarded upon completion of the four required courses. Courses MUST be taken in sequence and CANNOT be taken concurrently.
Course Descriptions
PJMGT 5000: Project Initiation and Planning
Introduction to project management – the role of the project manager, project communications, and project leadership as well as the planning process including objectives, scope, and success criteria. The first of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management.
PJMGT 5001: Project Scheduling and Integration
The Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, PERT/GANTT/CPM methods, and Project Integration. The second of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning.
PJMGT 5002: Project Costing and Control
Continues the Project Cycle and introduces selection criteria, procurement, cost estimating, and control mechanisms. The third of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning, and Project Scheduling and Integration.
PJMGT 5003: Project Risk and Change Management
The fourth of four required courses introduces risk and change management, team conflicts, quality, ethics, and closeout. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning, Project Scheduling and Integration, and Project Costing and Control.
Who Should Attend
This program is specifically designed for people looking to gain more information in the project management field. Our program is designed for a mix of individuals who may be on the path to becoming a project manager, those new to the field, and those who are tenured project managers already involved in projects.
Our students work in a variety of fields, including engineering, research and development, data processing, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance, and marketing.
Program Objective
The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare you for a career in the planning and business fields. Throughout this program, you will be able to apply project management practices such as project initiation, planning and scheduling, project cost management, and project risk management to achieve success in a wide variety of fields, including marketing, financial services, information technology, government, construction, and more.
Upon completion of the certificate program, you will have earned 84 educational PDUs you can put toward/s achieving the (PMP) Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute.
Registration and Schedule Information
All classes are delivered online via Zoom. Register early as classes fill quickly.
Visit the Penn State Continuing Education and Workforce Development website for up-to-date registration information.
Additional Project Management Options:
- Certified Associate in Project Management Exam Prep
- Project Management Essentials
- Principles of Project Management
- Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate.
*NOTE: These are non-credit courses.
Contact Jo Ann Durdan at 570-963-2600 or email [email protected] for more information about class schedules and registration.
PMP® Exam Preparation
Anyone preparing for PMP exam administered through the PMI may learn time management skills and obtain an overview of the questions covered on the PMP Exam in our online PMP Exam Prep course.
Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on a standard of one unit per ten (10) hours of classroom contact.
Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
