Program Overview
The Project Management Certificate Program 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, subject expertise, and a wealth of real-world 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 management stakeholders. We also offer Project Management Supplemental topics.
Who Should Attend
This program is specifically designed for people looking to gain more information in the project management field. The 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.
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 (PMP) Exam.
A Penn State certificate is awarded upon completion of the four required courses. Courses MUST be taken in sequence and CANNOT be taken concurrently.
PJMGT 5000: Project Initiation and Planning
- Introduction to project management – the role of the project manager, project communications, and project leadership as well as the planning process including objectives, scope, and success criteria. The first of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management.
PJMGT 5001: Project Scheduling and Integration
- The Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule, PERT/GANTT/CPM methods, and Project Integration. The second of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning.
PJMGT 5002: Project Costing and Control
- Continues the Project Cycle and introduces selection criteria, procurement, cost estimating, and control mechanisms. The third of four courses required for the Certificate in Project Management. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning, and Project Scheduling and Integration.
PJMGT 5003: Project Risk and Change Management
- The fourth of four required courses introduces risk and change management, team conflicts, quality, ethics, and closeout. Prerequisite: Project Initiation and Planning, Project Scheduling and Integration, and Project Costing and Control.
Logistics
Penn State York is pleased to partner with Penn State Great Valley for the following programs.
Option I
Spring/Summer 2024
| Course | Course Title | Sessions | Times | Dates | Cost | Registration |
| PJMGT 5003 21 PDUs |
Project Risk and Change Management | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Thursdays, July 11-August 22, 2024 | $640 | Register for PJMGT 5003 |
Summer/Fall 2024
| Course | Course Title | Sessions | Times | Dates | Cost | Registration |
| PJMGT 5001 21 PDUs |
Project Scheduling and Integration | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Tuesdays, June 25-August 13, 2024 (no class July 2) | $640 | Register for PJMGT 5001 |
| PJMGT 5002 21 PDUs |
Project Costing and Control | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Tuesdays, August 27-October 8, 2024 | $640 | Registration opening soon! |
| PJMGT 5003 21 PDUs |
Project Risk and Change Management | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Tuesdays, October 22-December 10, 2024 | $640 | Registration opening soon! |
Fall/Spring 2025
| Course | Course Title | Sessions | Times | Dates | Cost | Registration |
| PJMGT 5000 21 PDUs |
Project Initiation and Planning | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Thursdays, September 5-October 17, 2024 | $645 ($50 discount if registered by August 30) |
Register for PJMGT 5000 |
| PJMGT 5001 21 PDUs |
Project Scheduling and Integration | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Thursdays, October 24-Deceber 19, 2024 (no class on October 31 or November 28) | $645 | Register for PJMGT 5001 |
| PJMGT 5002 21 PDUs |
Project Costing and Control | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Thursdays, January 9-February 20, 2025 | $645 | Registration opening soon! |
| PJMGT 5003 21 PDUs |
Project Risk and Change Management | 7 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Thursdays, March 6-April 17, 2025 | $645 | Registration opening soon! |
Option II: Accelerated
Students electing to take the accelerated option with Penn State Wilkes-Barre must register for all four classes together. The total cost for this program is $1,995 for the entire four-course program. The required textbook is Contemporary Project Management, 4th Edition, Cengage Learning Inc. (ISBN-13: 978-1337406451).
| Course | Times | Dates | Cost | Registration |
| PJMGT 5000 - Project Initiation and Planning | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Wednesdays, January 31-May 22, 2024 | $498.75 | Register for PJMGT 5000 |
| PJMGT 5001A - Project Scheduling and Integration | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Wednesdays, January 31-May 22, 2024 | $498.75 | Register for PJMGT 5001A |
| PJMGT 5002 - Project Costing and Control | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Wednesdays, January 31-May 22, 2024 | $498.75 | Register for PJMGT 5002 |
| PJMGT 5003 - Project Risk and Change Management | 6:00-9:00 p.m. (via Zoom) | Wednesdays, January 31-May 22, 2024 | $498.75 | Register for PJMGT 5003 |