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 or working in a business setting who want formal training in project management. Those with less experience should consider taking our Foundations of Project Management course first.
Experienced project managers who want to focus on passing the PMP certification exam should consider our course in PMP® Exam Prep. Project managers who want to specialize might consider our course in Change Management.
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Video Overview
Instructors and graduates of the Certificate in Project Management discuss the different skills and knowledge students develop through the program.
Duration: 03:25
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 PMP® 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)®. UWPCE has been approved by PMI to issue contact hours and professional development units (PDUs) for these courses, which fulfill the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
(PMI, PMP and Project Management Professional 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, City of Seattle, Oodle
14%
Projected job growth for project management specialists in Washington state (2018-2028)
$81,130
Average salary for project management specialists in Washington state
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From Veteran to Certificate Graduate
Army veteran Marizsa Rahbari used a Certificate in Project Management to transition from IT and flourish in a new career.
Read About Marizsa
"For me, the program was a life-changer. It changed my life because now I have the confidence to do anything."
— Tolulope Daramola, Certificate in Project Management
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Alumni Spotlight
In this short video, alum Rosalyn Truong recounts how completing the Certificate in Project Management was the key to landing the job she'd always wanted.
"Right when I finished the class, I applied for and landed a job at another company that was a huge step up. I directly attribute that to the University of Washington online project management self-paced program."
— Jordan Smith, Certificate in Project Management
Read Jordan's Story
Learning Formats
Online, Self-Paced
Enjoy the flexibility of learning at your own pace, with instructor support along the way. Courses are 100% online, with no class meetings or fixed deadlines — so you can start anytime. You have up to four months to complete each course and up to two years to complete the program. Learn More »
Online, Group-Paced
Start and finish your program with the same group of students, with frequent opportunities to interact with your instructors and classmates along the way. Courses are 100% online, with set due dates for assignments but no class meetings. Learn More »
Online With Real-Time Meetings
Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via chat, web conferencing or phone, all in real time. Learn More »
Classroom
Attend classes part time at one of our convenient locations in the Puget Sound region. You'll engage face to face with your classmates and instructors as part of a highly interactive curriculum. Learn More »
Blended (Classroom + Online)
Enjoy a blend of in-person classes and online study. You'll learn with the same group of students throughout the program, getting ample opportunity to connect with each other and your instructors. Learn More »
Program Sessions
Online, Self-Paced
Online, Group-Paced
Online With Real-Time Meetings
Classroom
Blended (Classroom + Online)
January 2023Noncredit
Online, Downtown Seattle
Evenings, Flexible
5 months
$4,992
Apply by Dec 26
Closed Sessions
March 2022Noncredit
Online
Evenings
8 months
$4,992
Closed
March 2022Noncredit
Online
Flexible
9 months
$4,992
Closed
October 2022Noncredit
Downtown Seattle
Evenings
8 months
$4,992
Closed
October 2022Noncredit
Online
Flexible
8 months
$4,992
Closed
October 2022Noncredit
Online
Flexible
8 months
$4,992
Closed
October 2022Noncredit
Online
Evenings
8 months
$4,992
Closed
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