Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Make Your Mark with a Project Management Graduate Certificate Online

SNHU's Project Management Graduate Certificate online prepares you to make an impact that is recognized across all departments of a company or organization. Learn to deliver projects on time, on budget and on spec. Finish your master's certificate prepared to lead a project through its entire life cycle - from initiation to planning, execution to monitoring and completion.

SNHU is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) of the Project Management Institute (PMI)^{^®}, and graduates of this program meet the educational requirement needed to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)^{^®} exam. Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance. PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. Students must take the QSO 645 Project Management for PMP Certification course in order to satisfy the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam.

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See Yourself Succeed in Project Management

You'll come away from this graduate learning experience not just with the requisite training for certification in project management. You'll have a greater understanding of scheduling, planning, cost and risk assessment, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, communications, securing resources, presentation and evaluation.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your Project Management Graduate Certificate online at SNHU include:

Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over five 10-week terms per year
Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
Minimal requirements. No GRE or GMAT required for admission
Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Career Outlook

The skills you acquire from the Project Management Graduate Certificate online can be applied to a number of careers and industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management, scientific and technical consulting services are expected to grow 9 percent through 2026.* Advancement opportunities in the operations and project management field are best for those with the highest levels of education. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are in particular demand in this field.

Important Note: SNHU is a R.E.P. of the PMI, and graduates of this program meet the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam. Project managers are increasingly turning to R.E.P.s for certification training and maintenance. PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more than 600,000 practitioners in more than 185 countries. Students must take the QSO 645: Project Management for PMP Certification course in order to satisfy the educational requirement needed to take the PMP exam.

Curriculum

The project management graduate program teaches you the concepts, strategies and tools that today's project managers need to be successful. The program is taught by practicing business professionals immersed in the field each day. They understand what's working, what's not, and what trends and technology on the horizon are likely to affect project managers.

Your project management degree and certification also help prepare you for the Certified Associate of Project Management and the Project Management Professional certification exams conducted by PMI.

Degree Courses
QSO 510 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making This is a survey of the mathematical, probabilistic and statistical tools available for assisting in the operation and management of industrial organizations.
QSO 640 Project Management This course includes the study of concepts, tools, and practices of project management. The course adopts a managerial process approach to Project Management, which consists of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the project. Major topics will include project scope, project time, project cost, project quality, project risk, project resources, project communications and how to be an effective project manager. Cases are utilized to integrate the learning in the course and provide decision- making experience for the student.
QSO 680 Seminar in Project Management Project management is a core skill in today's fast-moving business environment. Project managers are required to manage complex, time- pressured projects and programs using advanced tools and techniques for maximum effect. Through this course, the students will learn advanced methods to initiate, plan and control projects. They will gain experience planning complex projects using both manual and PC-based tools.
Select two of the following:
QSO 520 Management Science through Spreadsheets This is an application-oriented course that will provide students with a working knowledge of the most commonly used Management Science/Operations Research techniques such as linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, nonlinear programming, network modeling, queuing theory and simulation. The students will learn how to combine the power of the management science and spreadsheets to model and solve a wide variety of business problems.
QSO 620 Six Sigma Quality Management This course is designed to provide an understanding of the design and implementation of quality control and improvement systems. It is an introduction to current quality management approaches, statistical quality control and quality improvement techniques. ISO-9000 also will be discussed. Case studies and the use of computer technology will be integral to the course.
QSO 630 Supply Chain Management This course analyses the role and activities of those involved in supply chain management decision making. It emphasizes the importance of transportation planning, inventory control, warehouse management, development of customer service standards, and procurement in the design and operation of supply and distribution systems. The importance of information systems and the internet in supporting such activities is also discussed. Special attention is given to the close working relationships with managers in other functional areas including information systems, marketing, and international operations.
QSO 645 Project Management for PMP Certification This course teaches the following concepts contained in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013: the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing), the ten knowledge areas (Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder), process inputs and outputs, process tools and techniques, and professional and social responsibilities. The course is designed to help students prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The course satisfies the educational requirement of 35 hours of project management education for the PMP exam. However, it does not guarantee success on the PMP exam (PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.).
QSO 710 Internship in Operations/Project Management This course will enable the School of Business graduate students to gain valuable work experience within the operations or project environment. The objective is to give the students an opportunity for practical application of operations/project management concepts and techniques learned in the classes and complement the course work.
For those who do not meet the minimum requirements, the following courses may be required:
MBA 501 Mathematics and Statistics for Business This is an applied course, which will provide students with the mathematical knowledge and skills that underlie many courses offered in the school of business. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and methods of linear algebra, mathematical functions, differential calculus and statistics and their applications to business. They will also sharpen their quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills that are so important for success in the world of business today.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer a 25 percent tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Graduate Programs	Per Course*	Per Credit Hour*
Degree/Certificates	$1,881	$627
Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)	$1,410	$470

*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed Annually.

Additional Costs:
$40 Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_104.htm (viewed online December 15, 2017). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.