Program overview
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.
A digital badge will be awarded upon completion. Badges can be digitally displayed anywhere to recognize attaining a new level of knowledge.
The Pennsylvania State University is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.), who are committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of both current and future PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals (PMP)®, and other project stakeholders. We offer Project Management Supplemental topics.
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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.
All classes will be delivered remotely via Zoom.
| Course # | Course Title | Sessions | Times | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJMGT 5000 21 PDUs | Project Initiation and Planning | 7 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (via zoom) | Tuesday, 5/6/25 to 6/17/25 | $645 ($50 discount if registered by 4/29/25) |
| PJMGT 5001 21 PDUs | Project Scheduling and Integration | 7 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (via zoom) | Tuesday, 7/1/25 to 8/12/25 | $645 |
| PJMGT 5002 21 PDUs | Project Costing and Control | 7 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (via zoom) | Tuesday, 8/26/25 to 10/7/25 | $645 |
| PJMGT 5003 21 PDUs | Project Risk and Change Management | 7 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (via zoom) | Tuesday, 10/21/25 to 12/2/25 | $645 |
If you are unable to join us in May, our next cohort will run from fall 2025 to spring 2026 on Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- PJMGT5000 Project Initiation & Planning: 9/4 – 10/16
- PJMGT5001 Project Scheduling & Integration: 10/23 – 12/11 (no class Nov 27)
- PJMGT 5002 Project Costing & Control: 1/8 – 2/19
- PJMGT 5003 Project Risk & Change Management: 3/5 – 4/6