Certificate in Project Management online
Develop your organizational strategy and leadership abilities in this Project Management Certificate online program, and prepare to use science and methodology to manage large, complex projects.
Program Overview
Discover HSU's online project management certificate
Level up your career opportunities and add to your educational achievements with this online Certificate in Project Management from Henderson State University. Gain experience addressing real-world issues and applying best practices in the project management trade. Coursework prepares you to take the first phase of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
You will become proficient using industry-relevant software and technology, enabling you to implement process improvements, handle complex timelines and budgets, and make decisions based on quantitative data. Online project management certificate courses provide a broad business foundation while also focusing on the specifics of managing projects, quality control, IT strategy and people.
This certificate may be used as a pathway to earn your MBA. By completing this program and the Supply Chain Management Certificate, you will receive our MBA in Engineering Management.
In the online Project Management Certificate, you will enhance your skills in:
- Project Management: Apply principles and best practices from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
- Management Software: Learn Minitab to utilize data analysis and statistics for process improvements
- Oral Communication: Synthesize key business concepts and orally communicate them effectively
- Dynamic Technology: Grow proficient with the Microsoft Project platform and other tools to manage complex project plans, timelines and budgets
- Leadership: Apply relevant information to increase understanding of various leadership theories and the application of leadership skills
- Project Management: Apply principles and best practices from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
- Management Software: Learn Minitab to utilize data analysis and statistics for process improvements
- Oral Communication: Synthesize key business concepts and orally communicate them effectively
- Dynamic Technology: Grow proficient with the Microsoft Project platform and other tools to manage complex project plans, timelines and budgets
- Leadership: Apply relevant information to increase understanding of various leadership theories and the application of leadership skills
Project management career paths:
- Director of Project Management
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Project Management Specialist
- Project Management Consultant
- Resource Management Specialist
- Director of Project Management
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Project Management Specialist
- Project Management Consultant
- Resource Management Specialist
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The School of Business at Henderson State University is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
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The Certificate in Project Management online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition. Financial aid may be available for eligible students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Cert | $350 | $1,050 | $6,300 |
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
To be eligible for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.gov. Henderson State’s institutional code is 001098.
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Calendar
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Our Certificate in Project Management online program offers a convenient schedule with 7-week courses and multiple start dates. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/27/23 | 3/6/23 | 3/10/23 | 3/13/23 | 4/28/23 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/24/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/3/23 | 5/8/23 | 6/16/23 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 6/26/23 | 6/12/23 | 6/19/23 | 6/21/23 | 6/26/23 | 8/4/23 | 6 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/22/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/15/23 | 4/17/23 | 8/22/23 | 10/6/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/16/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/9/23 | 10/11/23 | 10/16/23 | 12/1/23 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Henderson State online Certificate in Project Management below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- GMAT waiver available
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.7 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree or 3.0 average or above in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5-2.69 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree.
- GMAT Waiver:
- 3.5-4.0 cumulative GPA OR a 3.0-4.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours for automatic GMAT waiver
- 2.7-2.99 GPA with three years of relevant work experience OR 2.5-2.69 GPA with five years of relevant work experience
- If completing the GMAT, the minimum score is calculated as 200 times the undergraduate GPA plus the GMAT score. The applicant must achieve a minimum index of 1000. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 400.
- All applicants for this certificate program must submit their resume.
Courses
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In order to earn the Certificate in Project Management online, you will complete six courses for a total of 18 credit hours.
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