Project Management Certificate Program
Take your career to the next level a Project Management Certificate from Penn State.
Penn State is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). We are committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), and other project management stakeholders.
As part of the curriculum in our certificate program, students will work on a project that is carried through all four required courses. The following four courses must be taken in sequential order:
Course 1: Project Initiation and Planning PJMGT 5000
This 21-hour course introduces the student to the project management process; the role of the Project Manager, project communications, and project leadership. It begins the planning process, covering topics such as the objectives, scope, and success criteria.
Prerequisite: None
Location: Center Valley
Cost: $499 (includes all course materials)
Dates: Thursdays, January 19th - March 1st, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Register online or download a registration form.
Course 2: Project Scheduling and Integration PJMGT 5001A
This 21-hour course continues to build upon the lessons learned in "Project Initiation and Planning". Content covers the work breakdown structure, project schedule, PERT/GANTT/Critical Path methods, and project integration.
Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning (PJMGT 5000)
Location: Center Valley
Cost: $499
Dates: Thursdays, March 15th - April 26th, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Register online or download a registration form.
Course 3: Project Costing and Control: PJMGT 5002
This course continues along the Project Cycle and introduces selection criteria. Procurement, cost estimating, and control mechanisms are discussed here.
Prerequisite: Project Initiation & Planning; Project Scheduling.
Location: Center Valley
Cost: $499
Dates: Thursdays, May 10th - June 21st, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Register online or download a registration form.
Course 4: Project Risk and Change Management: PJMGT 5003
The last course in the series introduces the student to risk and change management, team responsibilities, conflicts, quality ethics, and closeout.
Prerequisite: Project Initiation & Planning; Project Scheduling; Project Costing & Control
Location: Center Valley
Cost: $499
Dates: Thursdays, July 12th - August 23rd, 2012
Time:6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Register online or download a registration form.
Continuing Education
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447
Phone: 610-285-5000
Fax: 610-285-5256
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