Project Management
Successful project leaders have skills and knowledge that effectively manage both technical and people issues. San José State University offers knowledge in all aspects of project management and will be helpful whether you are just starting this new career or have several years of experience. Take advantage of our broad curriculum taught by experienced project managers, teaching from real project experience.
The Project Management certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum that will help you increase your value as a contributor to your organization’s success. The program also provides you with practical insights and hands-on experience for delivering programs and projects on time and within budget. Many certificate graduates get jobs as individual contributors, team leaders and project managers after completion of the program.
Program Designed for:
- Anyone who needs better control over projects and their outcomes
- Anyone who is entering the profession of project management
- Those who want to do better planning and execution of projects
- Project contributors who need to sharpen their skills
- Those aspiring to program and project management positions
Benefits of Program
As you progress in the program, you will learn to:
- Effectively manage multiple priorities with higher levels of quality
- Reduce your employer’s costs and schedule by 20 to 30 percent
- Pro-actively manage complexity and change
- Learn field-proven techniques to stay on time and within budget
- Learn how to develop and lead effective project teams
- Open new lines of communication and teamwork
- Network with other industry professionals
Certificate Requirements
This certificate requires 14 CEU's (Continuing Education Units), six core courses and four electives.Project Management Certificate at a Glance
Project Management Course Descriptions and Schedules
NOTE: Our courses can be taken individually or cumulatively towards a certificate. The courses do not need to be taken in any particular order.
How to Get Started
- Review the current course schedule for the next course coming up and complete and submit a registration form. You can do this all on our website.
- Attend the course and continue to the next course through completion.
- If you are interested in the entire certificate program, complete and submit the Certificate Application Form (requires a one time, non-refundable fee of $50) and continue taking the rest of the courses required of the certificate program. After completion of your last class required for the certificate, complete and submit a Certificate Request Form for processing (certificates take 4-6 weeks to process).
Attend an Information Session
We
offer information sessions regularly throughout each term, which
provide an opportunity for new and current students to meet our staff,
network with other students and instructors, and learn more
about our programs and courses. See the Events section of our website for details of the next session and to RSVP.
Time to Complete
You must complete your certificate program within 2
years from your first course in the program. While
the program can be completed in as little as two terms, most students complete
the work in two to three terms.
Partners
