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, facilitating change management, and conducting 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 managing a current project.

Please note: The certificate is not affiliated with the Project Management Institute® (PMI) and is not intended as preparation for the PMP® exam. However, it does provide the 35 hours of project management education required to sit for the PMP and CAPM exams. For details about PMI or their exams, please go directly to PMI.org.

The purpose of the Project Management 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 four required classes and complete a Project Management Applied Learning Review guided by an experienced project manager mentor.

Start by declaring your intent here, then registering for The Fundamentals of Project Management.

At a glance

What

The Project Management Certificate consists of four required classes (Fundamentals of Project Management, Agile Scrum for Project Management, Strategic Project Management: Optimizing Resources and Navigating Risks, and Change Management for Projects) plus a three- hour, mentor-led Project Management Applied Learning Review.

Course List

• The Fundamentals of Project Management
• Agile Scrum Project Management
• Strategic Project Management: Optimizing Resources and Navigating Risks
• Change Management for Projects
• Project Management Applied Learning Review

When

Most classes are 6-12 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 4.5, comprised of 45 instructional hours and prep work.

Contact

Program Coordinator Emily LaFlash, elaflash@wisc.edu.