Project Management Certificate

The purpose of the Project Management certificate is to give learners significant knowledge and sufficient skills to manage a project for the first time or enhance the abilities of managers who are already leading projects. In addition to the fundamentals of project management, learners will take a deeper dive into the agile scrum methodology, managing risks, building relationships, managing resources and doing post-project reviews. In the applied learning review, learners will be able to discuss their personal goals for applying best practices, review important aspects of managing projects and receive coaching on how they manage a current project.

The certificate is not a "certification" level of study, nor is it a preparation series for those wishing to take the PMI PMP® (Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification) exam.

The purpose of the PM certificate is to give learners significant knowledge and sufficient skills to take on the responsibility of managing a project for the first time and to enhance the abilities of managers who are already leading projects. The certificate is not a “certification” level of study nor is it a preparation series for those wishing to take the PMI PMP® (Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional certification) exam. To receive the certificate, learners must take each of the three required two-day classes and complete a Project Management Applied Learning Review guided by an experienced PM mentor.

At a glance

What

The Project Management Certificate consists of three required two-day classes (Fundamentals of Project Management, Agile Scrum for Project Management and Beyond the Basics of Project Management) plus an individual mentor-led Project Management Applied Learning Review.

Course List

• The Fundamentals of Project Management
• Agile Scrum Project Management
• Beyond the Basics of Project Management
• Project Management Applied Learning Review

When

Most classes are 6-9 hours, divided into half-days of live online instruction, or a blend of live and self-paced learning.

Where

All classes are delivered online via Zoom and Canvas platforms

Cost

The total cost for the certificate depends on the for-profit/nonprofit status of the organization paying the learner’s fees. Please consult the class listings for exact prices.

Continuing Education Credits

CEUs for the full certificate are approximately 4.2, comprised of 42 instructional hours and prep work.

Contact

Program Coordinator Emily LaFlash, elaflash@wisc.edu.