Certificate in Project Management

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Global business is powered by project management and there has never been a better time to be a professional project manager. Industries such as aerospace, construction, manufacturing and technology rely heavily on well-trained project managers to ensure that work gets done on time and on budget. The demand for these skills in many companies and organizations continues to grow at a rapid pace.

With an ever-increasing demand for professionals who can fulfill this crucial role, now is the perfect time to earn your project management certificate.

Whether you want to accelerate your current career or start in a new field, learning proven tools and techniques from the experts can make you invaluable.

In this certificate program, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Our comprehensive curriculum aligns with the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. Master the major competencies that employers are looking for in today’s project managers.

Upon completing this OSU Project Management Certificate, you will gain:

Project managers are integral in a variety of industries, including engineering, construction, architecture, and IT, where work needs to be completed on time and on budget.

According to Project Management Institute's most recent survey, the median project manager salary in the US was $108,200.

And, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects far higher than average job growth in the years ahead in positions that require project management skills.

With an ever-increasing demand for professionals who can fulfill this crucial role, now is the perfect time to earn your project management certificate.

What's the #1 reason projects and project managers fail? Answer - scope creep. Not delivering projects on-time and not meeting stakeholder expectations leads to stress, justification/excuses and (ultimately) disappointed/angry coworkers.

Cyndi Dionisio, PMP, MBA, EVP, is an award-winning project manager, author, trainer, and facilitator. She is also the chair of the Sixth Edition of Project Management Professional - A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

The comprehensive curriculum in this Certificate aligns with the PMBOK® Guide, so upon graduation, you'll have a mastery of the major competencies that employers are desperately looking for.

You can register for any of the five courses individually, or you can register for the complete certificate. You choose.

The one caveat being that each course is only offered once a year. So if you happen to go out of order, the missed class will be closed until the following year. If you are new to project management, it is recommended you take the courses sequentially. Please contact us with any questions.

With online, you'll get to access to Cyndi and can learn when it's most convenient to you and your schedule.

Just like a traditional classroom, you’ll be able to ask questions, share notes and make plans to study with classmates. And you don't need to be a tech-wizard. Once you register, we'll send you directions on how/when to get started with Cyndi's course.

Cyndi has been teaching for over 20 years (including teaching at the CIA) - and teaching online for the last 10. Her online courses are very interactive, so besides simply learning, you'll also have access to one of the world's experts on project management standards.

The PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.

While this isn't solely a 'test prep' course, it offers a different benefit...

If you would like to earn the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI), this Project Management Certificate counts toward the required education hours

In this Project Management Certificate series, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Take the first step and take your career to the next level.

Take all five courses and receive a digital badge in Project Management Certificate, which you can show off on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms to highlight this industry-leading credential with friends, colleagues and potential employers!

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