About this Program
There has never been a better time to be a professional project manager. Industries such as aerospace, construction, manufacturing and technology rely heavily on well-trained project managers to ensure that work gets done on time and on budget. The demand for these skills in many companies and organizations continues to grow at a rapid pace.
In this certificate program, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Our comprehensive curriculum covers Predictive and Agile methodologies and fulfills the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. Master the major competencies that employers are looking for in today’s project managers.
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DESIGNED FOR
Professionals with some experience managing projects who want formal training in project management and leadership.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have ONE of the following:
A bachelor's degree plus one year of work experience leading projects
A high school diploma or GED plus five years of work experience leading projects
You also should have completed the Project Management Self-Assessment (below) to evaluate your readiness for the certificate program. This assessment evaluates your business skills.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT
The questions below are provided to help you assess your preparedness for the Certificate in Project Management program. If you answer “no” to one or more of these questions, we recommend that you enroll in the Foundations of Project Management course before applying to the certificate.
Do you have experience collaborating, communicating and presenting information with a team?
Have you made or contributed to decisions that were bound by business constraints (time, budget and resources), and understood the trade-offs leading to those decisions?
Have you reviewed someone's work, data or case studies and made decisions or conclusions based off the information you read?
Are you able to manage your time to balance multiple priorities at once, including the time commitment needed to complete this program?
On a computer, can you download files, open files in different formats, edit rows and columns in a spreadsheet and do basic troubleshooting?
Are you comfortable learning new business technologies and tools?
Time Commitment
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about eight to 10 hours each week on coursework for a standard program.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid . To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs .
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students .
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Access to a computer with a web browser
High-speed internet connection
Headset and webcam (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate .
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Video Overview
Hear from instructors Jasjeet Kaur and Luke Panezich how the program gives students the skills and confidence they need to deliver an actual project successfully for any employer.
Duration: 3:07
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How to define project scope, choose an approach, and develop a project schedule and budget using both Predictive and Agile methodologies
How to link project delivery to organizational strategy
Tactical leadership, presentation and communication skills, stakeholder management practices and team-building capabilities
Risk definition, risk management processes and change management procedures
PREPARE FOR PMI® CERTIFICATION
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® . PMI has approved UWPCE to issue contact hours and professional development units (PDUs) for these courses, which fulfill the education requirements for both the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. For help preparing for certification exams, consider taking our Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep courses.
(PMI, PMP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Use project management tools such as the cloud-based software Smartsheet (free license provided)
Complete a team-based capstone project based on a simulated business case
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.
Career Stats
89%
Alumni working in field
Top Employers
Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, University of Washington, King County, Seattle Children's Hospital
18.2%
Projected job growth for project management specialists in Washington state (2024–2034)
$119,018
Median salary for project management specialists in Washington state (2023)
EARN DIGITAL BADGES
You can earn a digital achievement badge for successfully completing this certificate program, as well as a separate badge for each course. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges .
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