Penn State University – Abington

Office of Continuing Education

1600 Woodland Road Abington, PA 19001

https://www.abington.psu.edu/continuingeducation

CONTACT: Robin Burgess

Phone: (215) 881-7400

Email: rmb33@psu.edu

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

We offer a 10% discount for GBCA members on the Project Management Certificate and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate programs at Penn State Abington.

Project Management Certificate Program

The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare students for careers in the planning and business fields. Throughout this program, students will be able to apply project management practices such as project initiation, planning and scheduling, project cost management, and project risk management. Upon completion of the certificate program, students will have earned 84 Professional Development Units (PDUs) that they can put towards achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential through the Project Management Institute.

https://www.abington.psu.edu/ce-business-it/project-management/certificate

COURSE INFORMATION

PJMGT 5000 Project Initiation & Planning

COST: $600.00

DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

DATE: 9/7/22 - 10/19/22

DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students are introduced to the project management process; the role of the Project Manager; project communications, and project leadership. This course begins the planning process covering topics such as the objectives, scope, and success criteria.

PJMGT 5001A Project Scheduling & Integration

COST: $600.00

DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

DATE: 10/26/22 - 12/14/22

DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course continues to build upon the lessons learned in “Project Initiation and Planning”. Content covers the work breakdown structure, project schedule, PERT/ GANTT/CPM methods, and project integration. This is the second of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management.

Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning (PJMGT 5000)

PJMGT 5002 Project Costing & Control

COST: $600.00

DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

DATE: 1/11/23 - 2/22/23

DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To understand the cost estimating techniques, earned value analysis, change management, and lessons learned. Specific course objectives include: Understanding the project management discipline; Creating a cost estimate and cost baseline; Addressing project changes; Project reporting; Conducting lessons learned.

Prerequisite: Project Scheduling and Integration (PJMGT 5001A)

PJMGT 5003 Project Risk and Management

COST: $600.00

DAY/TIME: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

DATE: 3/8/23 - 4/19/23

DELIVERY: Remote via Zoom

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To understand the related project management risks, creating a risk register, and to understand how to manage a project. Specific course objectives include: Understanding the project management discipline; Risk identification; Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; Project management skills; Ethics in project management.

Prerequisite: Project Costing and Control (PJMGT 5002)

PMI, PMP®, and the PMBOK® Guide are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE

The DEI Certificate is a 15-hour program comprised of five, three-hour modules in a hybrid format. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the 15-hour program.

The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Students will strengthen their skills and learn strategies to create an inclusive work environment and culture.

Wed., Sept. 14th, 5-8pm: in-person at Penn State Abington @ 611

Wed., Sept. 21st, 5-8pm: virtual on Zoom

Wed., Sept. 28th, 5-8pm: virtual on Zoom

Wed., Oct. 5th, 5-8pm: virtual on Zoom

Wed., Oct. 12th, 5-8pm: in-person at Penn State Abington @ 611

Registration fee: $595.00

https://www.abington.psu.edu/continuing-education/business-programs/diversity-equity-and- inclusion-workplace-certificate