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University of Virginia Certificates
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Certificate in Project Management

(Available online or at our Northern Virginia Center)

Our graduate-level certificate is designed to familiarize students with the many facets of project management to enable them to transfer the knowledge acquired to project management positions in the public and private sectors. The 8-course certificate combines both required and elective courses.  Required courses are designed to provide a core body of knowledge or framework and information on how to apply a wide range of tools in order to become an effective project manager. Elective courses introduce the skills specific to different industries and build on the required courses.  

The certificate is ideal for individuals required to manage projects in any field, as well as those in the engineering field with a limited understanding of how to perform their role in a project management environment.  

All required and elective courses are offered online and at our Northern Virginia Center. The certificate can be completed totally online.

Required Courses (5)

PC 5200    Project Schedule, Cost, and Budget Control
PC 5220    Leadership and Human Resources Management
PSPM 5030    Introduction to Project Management
PSPM 5210    Project Risk Management
PSPM 5230    Project Manager and Managing the Project Team

Elective Courses (3)

PC 5010    Contract Principles & Administration
PC 5250    IT Systems Project Management
PC 5260    Construction Project Management
PSPM 5240    Introduction to Purchasing for Project Managers
PSPM 5280    Topics in Project Management
PSPM 5300    Project Management Body of Knowledge Review


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Program Contact
Northern Virginia Center
Russell Lentner
Email:  rlentner@virginia.edu
Telephone: 703-536-1127 / 1-800-678-4882

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