Online Project Management
Academic title: Project Management Certificate
15 Credits
to Graduate
January 11
Next start date
*Recommended apply date is minimum 6 weeks prior to next start date.
Earn your online project management certificate
Keep projects moving forward with an online project management certificate. Designed for working professionals, recent graduates and career changers, this 15-credit program helps you develop the skills needed to manage projects effectively while balancing competing priorities, budgets and timelines. Flexible online courses make it possible to build your expertise without putting your career on hold.
The online project management certificate covers project management principles, contract administration, advanced methodologies, team performance and communication strategies. Along the way, you'll gain practical skills that support successful project execution across a variety of industries and organizational settings.
For professionals seeking additional credentials, this certificate program can help fulfill the formal education requirement for PMI's CAPM or PMP certifications.
Path to your Master of Science in Administration
The 15 credits earned also transfer directly into CMU’s Master of Science in Administration with a concentration in project management, putting you nearly halfway to a master’s degree
Online project management certificate overview
| Core credits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Elective credits | 0 |
| Total credits to graduate | 15 |
Admission Requirements
You must hold a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 or, optionally, 3.0 in the final 60 semester hours of graded coursework toward the bachelor’s degree.
If you have an undergraduate GPA is less than 2.7, admission with stipulations may be possible.
How much does an online project management certificate cost?
The cost shown below is based on the current tuition and fee estimate. Your actual cost of attendance for financial aid purposes may vary based on your assigned tuition rate, the number of credits you're enrolled in and the length of your enrollment period. If you're enrolled in a single module instead of a full semester, your housing and food, transportation and personal expenses will be adjusted based on the number of weeks you're enrolled (for example, 12-week or 8-week modules). If you're enrolled less than half-time, your cost of attendance will not include housing and food, personal expenses or loan fees.
- Military tuition benefits: Active duty, veterans and military-affiliated students may qualify for reduced tuition, waived fees and need-based awards.