Add highly valued project management skills to your professional qualifications and begin the journey towards PM certification with our Certificate in Project Management. Tailored for professionals seeking to master the art of effective traditional and agile project execution, this certificate equips you with essential skills to lead teams, navigate complexities, and deliver successful outcomes in diverse business environments.
This certificate also fulfills the Project Management Institute’s requirement for 35 additional hours of Project Management academic/professional training in pursuit of their Project Management Professional certification. Please visit the PMI website for more information on their requirements.
Please Note: Students enrolled in the MBA program may pursue either certificates or concentrations to enhance their expertise, but due to overlapping coursework, a student cannot earn both in the same subject area.
Program Details:
- Location & Delivery: 100% Online
- Length: 12 credits; finish in as quickly as 4 months
- Start Dates: Every 7 Weeks. Apply online today! (View application deadlines.)
- Cost: $330 per credit x 12 credits = $3,960 in tuition and program fees for 2024-2025
- Financial Aid: Discover federal financial aid options that may be available to you, as well as military benefits. (Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for state aid.)
Distinctives
- Self-Paced Learning: Our self-paced format within each 7-week period allows you to complete your coursework at a pace that works for you, as you make progress toward your certificate.
- Expert Faculty Assistance: Eastern provides you with all of the resources needed to complete your education at your pace. But unlike most online resources, Eastern’s expert faculty will be available to assist with your individual questions and help you along the way.
- For Every Career Stage: Whether you're starting your career, seeking a career change, or looking to enhance your project management skills within your current role, Eastern's self-paced format ensures that the certificate meets your unique needs and professional aspirations.
- Eligibility for PMP Certification Exam: While not a test prep program, the certificate in project management fulfills the education eligibility requirement to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam.
- Advance Your Education: Students who successfully complete the certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or above will be able to transition into the full MBA in Organizational Management program with ease. The certificate also enhances the value of a previously earned master’s degree by adding specialized expertise.
Careers
A certificate in Project Management can lead to careers as a project manager, program manager, and agile project manager/scrum master. The certificate also equips students to lead cross-discipline projects across a wide variety of fields within business, marketing, technology, management, and more to manage teams and projects with excellence.