Make Your Mark with a Project Management Graduate Certificate Online
UMS's Project Management Graduate Certificate online prepares you to make an impact that is recognized across all departments of a company or organization. Learn to deliver projects on time, on budget and on spec. Finish your master's certificate prepared to lead a project through its entire life cycle - from initiation to planning, execution to monitoring and completion.
UMS is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, and graduates of this program meet the educational requirement needed to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance. PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. Students must take the QSO 645 Project Management for PMP Certification course in order to satisfy the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam.
See Yourself Succeed in Project Management
You'll come away from this graduate learning experience not just with the requisite training for certification in project management. You'll have a greater understanding of scheduling, planning, cost and risk assessment, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, communications, securing resources, presentation and evaluation.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your Project Management Graduate Certificate online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over five 10-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Minimal requirements. No GRE or GMAT required for admission
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
The skills you acquire from the Project Management Graduate Certificate online can be applied to a number of careers and industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management, scientific and technical consulting services are expected to grow 9% through 2026.* Advancement opportunities in the operations and project management field are best for those with the highest levels of education. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are in particular demand in this field.
Important Note: UMS is a R.E.P. of the PMI, and graduates of this program meet the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam. Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance. PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. Students must take the QSO 645: Project Management for PMP Certification course in order to satisfy the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam.
Curriculum
The project management graduate program teaches you the concepts, strategies and tools that today's project managers need to be successful. The program is taught by practicing business professionals immersed in the field each day. They understand what's working, what's not, and what trends and technology on the horizon are likely to affect project managers.
Your project management degree and certification also help prepare you for the Certified Associate of Project Management and the Project Management Professional certification exams conducted by PMI.
