Program overview

Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner

The Project Management Certificate Program, offered in collaboration with Penn State Greater Valley, is a structured sequence of courses that prepare you for a career in the planning and business fields. It is designed for managers and supervisors involved in engineering, research and development, data processing, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance, and marketing. All classes are taught by practicing professionals who have prestigious certifications and subject experience, ensuring you'll learn important, hands-on lessons. 

Program scope and sequence

Each project management course is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to receive one Professional Development Unit (PDU) for each contact hour (21 PDUs per course). PDUs are necessary for individuals who wish to apply to and take the Project Management Professional Exam (PMP).

A Penn State Great Valley certificate is awarded upon completion of the four required courses. Courses MUST be taken in sequence and CANNOT be taken concurrently.

Who should attend?

This program is specifically designed for people looking to gain more information in the project management field. Our program is designed for a mix of individuals who may be on the path to becoming a project manager, those new to the field, and those who are tenured project managers already involved in projects. 

Our students work in a variety of fields, including engineering, research and development, data processing, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance, and marketing. 

Program objectives

The Project Management Certificate Program is a structured sequence of courses that prepare you for a career in the planning and business fields. Throughout this program, you will be able to apply project initiation, planning and scheduling, project cost management, and project risk management to achieve success in a wide variety of fields, including marketing, financial services, information technology, government, construction, and more.

Upon completion of the certificate program, you will have earned 84 educational PDUs you can put towards achieving the (PMP) Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute.

Summer 2023/Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Cohort Schedule

  • Class: Project Initiation and Planning
  • Date: Tuesdays, June 27 - August 15, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Format: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $625 ($50 discount if registered by 6-20-2023)
  • Register: Please call (724)-773-3700
  • Class: Project Scheduling and Integration 
  • Date: Tuesdays, August 22 - October 3, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Format: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $625 
  • Register: Please call (724)-773-3700
  • Class: Project Costing and Control
  • Date: Tuesdays, October 17- December 12, 2023 (no class 10-31 & 11-21)
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Format: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $625 
  • Register: Please call (724)-773-3700
  • Class: Project Risk and Change Management
  • Date: Tuesdays, January 9 - February 20, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Format: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $625 
  • Register: Please call (724)-773-3700

More information

For more information, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 724-773-3700 or [email protected]

Cancellation and refunds

Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections, if the course is cancelled the student will be issued a full refund.