Program Overview
The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare students for careers in the planning and business fields. Throughout this program, students will be able to apply project management practices such as project initiation, planning and scheduling, project cost management, and project risk management. A Penn State non-credit certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the four required courses taken in sequential order.
Upon completion of the certificate program, students will have earned 84 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the full-length program and 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the accelerated program that they can put towards achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential through the Project Management Institute.
* Books are not included in the prices below.
Courses must be taken in sequence.
Spring/Summer 2025 Schedule
All classes will be delivered remotely via Zoom
| Course # | Course Title | Sessions | Times | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJMGT 5000 |
Project Initiation and Planning | 7 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) |
Thurs., |
$645 $50 discount if registered by 1/2/25 |
| PJMGT 5001 |
Project Scheduling and Integration | 7 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) |
Thurs., |
$645 |
| PJMGT 5002 |
Project Costing and Control | 7 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) |
Thurs., 5/1 - 6/12 |
$645 |
| PJMGT 5003 |
Project Risk and Change Management | 7 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) |
Thurs., 6/26 - 8/14 (no class 7/3) |
$645 |
PMI, PMP®, and the PMBOK® Guide are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.
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
