"Plans are worthless. Planning is essential." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Acquire the skills to manage projects in a variety of industries.
皇家华人's Project Management Certificate is designed for working professionals who are either starting out or moving up as project managers. Courses are taught with a practical approach that equips participants with the skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately to the workplace.
The Certificate is Recommended for Individuals
- Who lead projects
- Who want to meet the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)庐 or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)庐 exams through the
- Who want to acquire hands-on skills for managing and overseeing projects and team members
- Who want to increase their value to their employer or their marketability in the job market
Program Features
- Courses count toward the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)庐 and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)庐 certifications*
- Curriculum is developed by project management experts and is based on the text, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK庐 Guide)
- Instructors are project management professionals
- Courses are offered in the evenings, so they don't interfere with work
- Complete the Certificate in as little as two quarters or at your own pace
- Register for courses individually, or register for a series of courses and save
- Professional Development Units (PDUs) may be earned for any of our project management courses
*While our courses provide a solid foundation of knowledge for PMI's PMP庐&苍产蝉辫;and CAPM庐 Certification exams, they are not focused on exam preparation. To prepare for the exams, we highly recommend taking our Project Management Certificate (Parts A and B) and a PMP庐 Exam Prep course.
Career Outlook
- Industry job growth is expected to increase by 33 percent as a result of health care, publishing and professional services become more project-oriented. (Anderson Economic Group Study, May 2017)
- Between 2017 and 2027, the demand for project management professionals will grow by nearly 214,000 jobs annually. The strong demand will be reflected in average salaries far higher than non-project-oriented professionals. (Anderson Economic Group Study, May 2017)
- A Project Management Professional (PMP)庐 credential can increase your salary by up to 20 percent. (Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey Eleventh Edition, 2020)
Information Session
To learn more about our Project Management Certificate, attend our free
Certificate Overview
The Project Management Certificate consists of seven required courses totaling 108 hours of course work. Most people are able to complete the Certificate in two quarters. You may register for the courses individually, or you can save money by registering for a series of courses.
Click on the course titles listed below for current offerings, required textbooks, prices and to register online.
| Required Courses | Hours | Quarters Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Fall, Spring | |
| 15 | Fall, Spring | |
| 21 | Fall, Spring | |
| 15 | Fall, Spring | |
| 57 | Winter, Summer | |
| 15 | Winter, Summer | |
| 15 | Winter, Summer | |
| 15 | Winter, Summer | |
| 12 | Winter, Summer | |
| Part A and Part B | 108 |
| Non-Certificate Courses | Hours | Quarters Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Spring, Fall |
Program Completion
To earn the Project Management Certificate of Completion, you must meet the following requirements:
- Take all seven required courses
- Attend 80 percent of each course (based on number of sessions in each course), except the Capstone course, where 100% attendance is required. Please note: Saturday courses lasting longer than four hours will count as two sessions.
- Participate in class
Additional Information
For additional information, please call 皇家华人 Continuing Education at 253-833-9111, ext. 2535.
Certificate Terms and Conditions
PMP, CAPM and PMBOK are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.