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Manage and lead teams to success with a project management certificate
From leading and motivating cross-functional teams across complex initiatives and product launches to coordinating schedules and vendor relationships, project managers are essential to the success of businesses across every industry.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management program from Maryville University is a robust, well-rounded online program centered around practical, real-world learning experiences that help you develop core leadership skills including budgeting, risk management, resource allocation and communication techniques. Or, pursue further education and transfer credits to our online Master of Arts in Management and Leadership degree program.
Take the next step in your career or educational
Apply with no application fees or GRE scores, and choose from 3 start dates
Earn your project management certificate online in just 2 semesters
Enjoy 100% online coursework, with no live classes or campus visits required
Courses are designed to prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMPⓇ) Certification Exam
Learn from faculty members who are experts in project management and leadership
Who should earn an online project management certificate?
Are you a master at juggling shifting timelines and keeping colleagues on track, on budget and on time? Are you ready to lead a team and pursue new career opportunities?
Our post-bachelor’s project management certificate program is ideal for learners looking to choose a concentration within the online Master of Arts in Management and Leadership degree program, or looking to upskill and demonstrate the ability to lead. We support you at every step with 100% online coursework, multiple start dates, a simplified application process and expert faculty members that prepare you to achieve your goals — in the classroom and beyond.
Why earn your project management certificate online?
Our online project management certificate program is designed to be accessible, dynamic and quick. Complete your coursework in just two semesters, and gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to manage complex projects in a variety of industries. Project management courses count toward the online MA in Management and Leadership program (up to 9 credits), giving you a seamless, head start on pursuing your graduate-level education — or taking the next step to pursue your career goals.
What can you do with your certificate in project management?
With a post-bachelor’s project management certificate, you’ll gain an understanding of various project management methodologies to start, run and complete projects efficiently. You’ll be able to pursue a variety of careers across marketing, business, human resources and more. All courses meet the educational requirements for the PMPⓇ Certification Exam and prepare you to be able to sit for the exam. (Additional requirements, including career experience, are needed to sit for the PMP certification.)
What types of project management careers can I pursue?
Demand for project managers is high, with an expected 77,000 openings for project management specialists annually through 2033.1 With high demand, you’ll be able to explore a project management role in your industry of choice and be counted on to guide projects from inception to completion.
Put online project management certification to work in many industries, including:
- Advertising and PR firms
- Construction firms
- Consulting agencies
- Cybersecurity and information security firms
- Finance and insurance firms
- Healthcare organizations, including hospitals and local facilities
- Local, state and federal government
- Management firms
- Manufacturing and production facilities
- Non-profit organizations
- Medical and pharmaceutical organizations
- Office environments
- Retail settings
- Technology firms
Career opportunities to pursue after earning your project management certificate online:
- Assistant project manager
- Brand manager
- Digital project manager
- Operations manager
- Procurement manager
- Program manager
- Project administrator
- Project analyst
- Project coordinator
- Project consultant
- Project director
- Project lead
- Project manager
- Risk manager
- Scrum master
- Quality manager
Pursue your career goals with a certificate in project management
Maximize your earnings potential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a project management specialist is $98,580.2 Some industries, including finance and insurance, professional, scientific and technical services, and manufacturing, had higher median annual wage salaries for project management specialists.3
Pivot and grow throughout your career
Communication styles, budgeting skills, risk analysis and resource management are all integral skill sets that project managers need to be successful, and our certificate in project management online program covers those — and more. Whether you’re professional style is suited to managing spreadsheets, due dates, deliverables and budgets, or you’re interested in leading teams and organizations to exceed their goals and transform processes, our project management courses give you a diverse range of real-world, in-demand skill sets that you can use to find a career that aligns to your professional — and personal — goals.
Why choose Maryville’s online project management certificate?
Are you ready to lead a team, or lead yourself down a new career path? At Maryville University, we’re here for you every step of the way. Our program is centered around hands-on learning experiences that are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to manage complex projects in a variety of industries. From learning how to be a team leader to understanding the nuances of resource allocation, we’ve designed our online project management program to be real — real relevant, real focused and real(ly) applicable to what you’ll be expected to bring to the workplace right away.
Online project management certificate curriculum
Our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management online program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive set of skills that apply across careers and industries, including cutting-edge project management methodologies, strategic budgeting, risk management and resource allocation.
This 12-credit program places an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with case studies and real-world scenarios to help you be prepared to tackle complex projects on time and within budget.
Maximize your educational and career opportunities, as all courses within this certificate program count toward the Master of Arts in Management and Leadership degree and are designed to prepare you to sit for the PMPⓇ Certification Exam.
- Develop exceptional leadership and communication skills through courses designed to enhance your ability to lead, motivate and effectively engage with teams, stakeholders and sponsors.
- Compare and contrast various project management methodologies and techniques and select appropriate methods to complete projects efficiently.
- Participate in real-life projects that cover essential project management skills that are highly valued across various industries and functional areas, opening opportunities for career growth and higher-level positions.
- Learn to uphold the highest ethical standards and professionalism in all project interactions, ensuring you stand out as a trustworthy and reliable project manager in any professional setting.
Core courses include:
- Organizational Behavior and Development
- Interpersonal Management Skills
- Process and Operations Management
- Project Management
Advance your career with an online master’s degree
Thinking about obtaining a master’s degree but not sure where to start? At Maryville, we’re committed to meeting you where you are in your educational journey — and our online project management certificate program is a great way to jumpstart that next step.
All courses within this certificate program count toward the online Master of Arts in Management and Leadership degree here at Maryville University.
Learn more about the online Post-Bachelor’s Project Management Certificate at Maryville University
- Project Management Specialists: Summary. (2024). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved September 3, 2024. ↩︎
- Project Management Specialists: Pay. (2024). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved September 3, 2024. ↩︎
- Project Management Specialists: Pay. (2024). U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved September 3, 2024. ↩︎
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