Project Management Graduate Certificate
The final term for applicants to be admitted to the Project Management Graduate Certificate program will be Summer 2024.
The Department of Leadership offers a 9-hour graduate certificate in Project Management.
This online program is designed for professionals who have already earned a Bachelor's degree and would like to earn a graduate credential while building skills in project management. The nine-hour graduate certificate can be earned in as little as two eight-week terms. Completion of this certificate will allow students to transition directly into the Master of Science in Leadership, if desired. The certificate classes will count as three of the ten courses required for the MSL degree.
Students will complete this 9-hour program by taking three online courses, including one core course in project management and two elective courses, as outlined below:
Project Management Certificate Requirements
Upon completion of the Project Management Certificate, students will be able to:
- Prepare and apply for the PMI PMP®/CAPM® Exam (Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional/Certified Associate in Project Management exam)
- Effectively apply information from the PMBOK® Guide to simulated projects
- Utilize proven project, administrative, and leadership methodologies on projects in various environments/industries
Interested in applying to this program? View the criteria for admission to this program in APSU's Graduate Bulletin. To apply for admission, click here.
To learn more about this program, contact our Graduate Coordinator:
Dr. Kathryn Woods, Associate Professor for Leadership Science
Email: woodsk@apsu.edu