GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

With a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you’ll learn how to effectively scope projects, budget time, allocate resources, and complete projects within budget.

Structured for the working professional, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management program provides the foundation to become a program manager including planning, decision-making, resource allocation, and leadership. It also includes, project management terminology, practices, methodologies, and how to gather, analyze, communicate, and apply diverse information in a business environment.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

USV focuses on Project-Based Learning — a teaching method by which students gain knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to authentic, engaging, and complex challenges. As a result, you’ll not only develop technical knowledge and skills, but you’ll develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.

CURATED COURSEWORK INCLUDES:

• Business Analysis

• Risk Analysis and Management

• Fundamentals of Project Management

• Essentials of Agile and Scrum Project Management

AUTHORIZED TRAINING PROVIDER

About

• WSCUC Accredited -- USV is a four-year, regionally accredited university.

• Financial aid, scholarships and housing are available to those who qualify.

• Fully immersive learning environment that mimics real business situations.

• Courses typically taught by professionals with years of experience in their fields.

Timeframe

• The program can be finished in as little as one year.

• Typically two terms with two classes per term.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI) CERTIFICATION

Successful completion of the program makes you eligible to sit for the PMP® and the CAPM® certification exams.

AVAILABILITY

• 100% Online

POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS

A Certificate in Project Management can open the door to such roles as:

• Project Manager (in fields such as law, health care, corporate, government, military, nonprofit, engineering, and IT)

• Marketing Manager

• Engineering Manager

• Chief Operations Officer

• Operations Manager

• Social Media Manager

MAKES ALL

REAL WORLD PROJECT STUDIOS™

Students have the opportunity to not only collaborate between majors, but to work directly with industry on real-world deliverables that allow them to leave with an exceptional and desirable portfolio.

Industry Faculty

Distinguished faculty with extensive industry experience teach the latest techniques and practices used by professionals in the field.

Personal Attention

As a private college, our small class sizes enable our faculty to help students who need more personal attention and mentor those who are driven to excel.

HISTORY & CONNECTIONS

Established in 1887, USV has a strong history of collaborating with Silicon Valley industries. Advisory Boards are filled with industry leaders that offer internships, course content, guest lecturers, and graduate placement assistance.

Relevant Content

Inspired by the spirit of our Silicon Valley location, we quickly adapt our curriculum to the latest needs of employers by being forward-thinking and agile.

Graduate Faster

Our innovative program structure was designed with efficiency and effectiveness in mind. Our full-time students can finish faster, save money, and graduate with real-world skills and experience.

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