This program is designed for professionals that are looking to enter a new career field or acquire new skills. Students gain a deep understanding of the core concepts, practices, and know-how required to become a more effective and valued project manager.
The program is based on a curriculum grounded in theory and real-world applications and with the understanding that it takes knowledge of processes and people to deliver project objectives and requirements. Our program is built on the core processes defined in the Project Management Institute’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK).” The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The Certificate in Project Management has been approved by PMI to issue contact hours and PDUs for our courses.
Learning Outcomes
● Develop comprehensive project plans and work breakdown structures.
● Identify and mitigate project risks and bottlenecks systematically.
● Apply both Waterfall and Agile methodologies where most appropriate.
Who Should Enroll
● Aspiring and current project managers seeking formal certification.
● Team leads and department heads overseeing complex initiatives.
Prerequisites
● Registrants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Those without a bachelor's degree may request consideration for admission by submitting a Statement of Purpose for review.
Courses Required for Completion of the Certificate:
It is highly recommended that the courses be taken in the following order. All must be successfully completed before taking XPRM-706 Applications of Project Management.
● XPRM-700 Predictive Project Management Fundamentals 1.4 CEUs
● XPRM-701 Agile Project Management Fundamentals 1.4 CEUs
● XPRM-702 Strategy and Project Execution 1.4 CEUs
● XPRM-703 Leading Project Teams 0.8 CEUs
● XPRM-704 Team Communications & Negotiations 0.8 CEUs
● XPRM-705 Project Risk Management 0.8 CEUs
● XPRM-706 Applications of Project Management 1.4 CEUs
Quick Facts
● Total CEUs: 8.0
● Modality: Asynchronous, Live Online
How to Enroll
This certificate is an open enrollment program and no application is required to register. Course registration is complete when payment is processed and you receive a confirmation email.