Overview

This program is designed for individual learners but may be customized to be delivered onsite at your organization. Contact a learning consultant for more information.

According to Project Management Institute (PMI): “Demand over the next 10 years for project managers is growing faster than demand for workers in other occupations. Organizations…face risks from this talent gap.”

Whether you’re studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, learning the basics of project management, or preparing to transition into a different career, Rutgers Professional and Executive Education delivers the training and guidance you need to help you meet and exceed your goals. The Certificate in Project Management program serves as a great way to build the skills to keep your projects on task, on time and on budget. This program also fulfills the required project management education hours for PMP® certification.

The Opportunity

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2020, the median base salary for a Project Manager was $77k. This project-based certificate is designed to equip you with the best practices in project management as defined by Project Management Institute (PMI). People equipped with this set of knowledge and skills are in demand across industries and in the private, public and non-profit sectors.

Program Benefits

This certificate will position you to begin or continue your journey as a Project Management professional. Building upon the hands-on experience you will gain with practical assignments and a real-world project, with the guidance of your Rutgers Personal Learning Coach, you will have the confidence and knowledge to make significant contributions to this critical, strategic function at your current employer or prospective employers.

The Rutgers Project Management curriculum is tied to The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth/Seventh Edition, as well as other valuable learning about best practices in project management. Your professional certificate adequately prepares you to apply for PMI’s® PMP® or CAPM® certification. You will satisfy the 35-hour education requirement necessary to apply for these highly sought-after certifications and benefit from extended access to the eLearning library so you can continue to refresh your knowledge before you sit for the exam. This program also qualifies for PDU®‘s up to 55 hours.

With the guidance of your Rutgers Personal Learning Coach, you will have the confidence and knowledge to make significant contributions to this critical, strategic function at your current employer or prospective employer.

PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and CAPM  logos are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. It is always advisable to confirm the latest details about PMI’s® certification and exam requirements at www.pmi.org.

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What You Will Learn

The main goal of this certificate is to enable you to develop skills and competencies that employers are looking for in the following areas:

• Project Integration
• Project Initiation and Planning
• Project Scope and Project Time
• Project Cost
• Project Quality
• Managing Human Resources
• Communications
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Stakeholders
• Agile Project Management

Optional and included in your investment: If you are planning to apply to PMI for the PMP© or CAPM© certification, our e-learning environment contains exam prep “boot camp” and other test preparation resources to support your success earning those credentials.

Who Should Attend

Our certificate program is intended for both new and experienced project managers who have little formal education in project management. Our program will give you the tools, skills, theories, and techniques necessary to be successful.