Program Overview
Master the skills that drive project success with the Project Management Certificate online
The Certificate in Project Management online program equips you with the latest tools and strategies used by successful project managers across industries. Immerse yourself in current best practices, dissect complex case studies, and explore effective team collaboration dynamics. By understanding the project management life cycle, you will be prepared to tackle challenges head-on, from planning and resource allocation to risk mitigation and post-project evaluation.
Earning this certificate elevates your professional profile and showcases your dedication to mastering essential skills that drive project success. Additionally, the program prepares you for significant industry certifications, including the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and the Project Management Professional (PMP), to further enhance your credibility and marketability in the field.
In this certificate program, you will:
- Learn the methods and techniques inherent to all aspects of project management, including handling conflict, managing risk, and evaluating a project once completed
- Understand the tools used to plan, schedule, track, control, and report on each aspect of project management
- Learn the methods and techniques inherent to all aspects of project management, including handling conflict, managing risk, and evaluating a project once completed
- Understand the tools used to plan, schedule, track, control, and report on each aspect of project management
Career opportunities in project management:
- Project/Program Manager
- Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- Project/Program Manager
- Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager
- Business Analyst
Also available:
Avila University offers a variety of certificate programs online. If you’re interested in pursuing a master’s degree, all credit hours from the Certificate – Project Management transfer to our online MBA - Project Management.
Tuition
Invest in your success with affordable tuition
The Certificate – Project Management online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-as-you-go rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Certificate | $500 | $1,500 | $6,500 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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Ideal for working professionals, the Certificate in Project Management online features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/6/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 3/2/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
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You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online Project Management Certificate below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
In order to be eligible to receive a Certificate – Project Management from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Students admitted conditionally must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine credits in their program of study
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Courses
Explore the Project Management Certificate online courses
In order to earn the Project Management Certificate online, you will complete five courses for a total of 13 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required.
MG 685 is a 16-week course and must be taken during the last two courses of the program. MG 685 is offered during the first session of each term.
Course objectives:
- Understand the difference between the Project Management Life Cycle and the Systems Development Life Cycle
- Articulate the specifics of project communication and forming a project team
- Understand project manager responsibility and authority
- Recognize project failure, success and lessons learned
- Demonstrate PMP exam preparedness by completing a mock PMP exam
Course objectives:
- Explain why a project office is highly valuable to project success
- Articulate how a project office should operate. This will include benefits, structure, and operation within the business enterprise
- Describe the scope of available tools and software available to the project manager
Course objectives:
- Discuss the necessary requirements of an undefined project
- Define a project management approach
- Apply the project management life cycle to solve a business need
- Articulate the dynamics of real project management and how to respond to changing environments
Course objectives:
- Develop knowledge of the models for analyzing leadership behavior and leadership effectiveness
- Be able to integrate theoretical foundations of leadership to real leadership situations
- Be able to synthesize various theories into guiding leadership principles that are applicable in modern organizations
