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Graduate Certificate in Project Management

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Scale up your future with a graduate project management certificate

You're a problem-solver at heart, and you have big goals in mind for your project management career. Now you’re ready to bring them to life. Earning a project management certificate can help you gain skills to lead projects, meet business goals, and advance your career.

Here at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, you’ll learn to develop plans, create and implement workflows, and feel the excitement as you see everything you've worked for come together:

  • Prepare for certification: As a PMI Authorized Training Partner,1 we’ll help you build the skills you need to take the industry-known PMP® certification exam in our Project Management Exam Preparation course.

  • Step toward a master's degree: Qualifying credits can count toward several master’s degree programs here at Keller, including our Master’s in Project Management, so you can build your resume and skills now and move forward when you’re ready.2

  • Learn with hands-on projects: You'll craft plans that cover on-the-job project management essentials, such as risk analysis, resource management, and cost control.

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Accreditation
  • 03 Careers
  • 04 Ways to save
  • 05 FAQs

Project management skills you'll learn in our program

You’re ready to lead projects that make an impact — and our Graduate Certificate in Project Management is built to help you do that. You’ll strengthen your project management skills with strategies you can apply to real-world challenges.

Advanced project management knowledge

Build a deeper understanding of project management theory and application.

Innovative problem solving

Create solutions that reduce risk and improve outcomes for complex projects.

Complex work management

Handle both expected and unexpected challenges using practical and academic insights.

Societal and ethical awareness

Factor in ethical, cultural, and social issues when managing teams and resources.

Leadership in action

Foster a positive team environment and drive results with confident leadership.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management classes and credits

Classes

6

Credits

18

Semesters

23

Some of the project management classes you may take while earning your certificate include:
PROJ585
Managing IT Projects
PROJ587 
Program Management
PROJ592
Project Cost and Schedule Control
PROJ605
Project Management Exam Preparation
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
PROJ595 
Project Risk Management

Get more information on this certificate and see more courses in our program guide.
 

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Your program perks
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PMP® certification prep: Our PROJ605 course is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam education requirements and designed to help you build the skills you need to pursue this industry-recognized credential.1
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PMI student membership: Get complimentary access to the Project Management Institute, including resources like the PMBOK® Guide, downloadable templates, career tools, and discounts on exam fees.4   
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100% online classes: Study online any time, anywhere, with courses made to fit your life. You can also explore in-person learning options at our campus locations.5

Level up your learning

You can apply qualifying credits from our Graduate Certificate in Project Management toward your next degree here at Keller so you can advance your academic progress when you’re ready to pursue your next credential.2 

Our Graduate Certificate in Project Management stacks into these master’s degree programs:

DeVry Stackable Programs

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Graduate Certificate in Project Management is accredited by the ACBSP, www.acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.6

  • Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC): Our Graduate Certificate in Project Management is accredited by the GAC.⁷

  • PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP): We’re proud to be an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute. Our project management exam prep course, PROJ605, meets PMI’s rigorous standards and is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK® Guide).1

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): DeVry University is accredited by the HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Project management jobs

The knowledge you’ll gain in our Graduate Certificate in Project Management program can lead to a range of project management jobs options. Many industries are looking for professionals who can plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget, and the need is increasing right now.

While actual local growth may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of project management specialists to grow 7% nationwide from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. 

Some project management jobs you can consider include:

  • Project coordinator

  • Program manager

  • Project manager

  • Project specialist

Our Career Services team is here to support you with job search strategies, resume writing, and interview prep — so you can approach every opportunity with confidence and a plan to move forward.

Ways to save

Discover how to make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants  

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.⁸
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Prior learning credit  

Real-world experience counts — see how you can get credit for previous work, volunteer, or training hours. 
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Employer reimbursement

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Military and veteran benefits

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Frequently asked questions

What is agile project management?

Agile project management is a style of project management that focuses on delivering results in short bursts instead of using a linear path. Projects are made of segments called sprints that focus on collaboration, allowing each phase to be tested and refined before moving to the next stage.

In our Graduate Certificate in Project Management program, you’ll explore agile project management as part of your coursework to help you adapt to today’s fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. 

What is the critical path in project management?

A critical path in project management is the longest set of steps that will delay the end of the project if any of the tasks within are delayed. In the critical path, each of the steps are dependent on each other — for example, Step A must be completed before Step B can begin, and Step B must be completed before Step C can begin. If Step A is delayed, the entire timeline is delayed.

What are deliverables in project management?

Deliverables are the outcomes or results the project aims to produce. These can be physical products or services depending on the project’s objectives.

What is waterfall project management?

Waterfall project management is a linear approach where each phase — like design, development, and testing — must be completed before the next begins. It works well for projects with clear, fixed requirements but offers less flexibility when changes arise mid-process.

What are the 5 stages of project management?

The 5 stages of project management are: 

• Initiation is the beginning of a project. Goals and scope are defined and stakeholders are identified.
• Planning dives deeper into the details of how you're going to achieve your goal. A timeline and plan are created, resources are acquired, and a budget is made.
• Execution is the stage where the meat of the work is done. Your team will follow the plan created in the previous step, changing direction as needed, and meet goals outlined in Initiation.
• Monitoring and control helps to keep the project moving. If there are subgoals, they should be tracked. If there are any issues with budget or the timeline, they should be addressed in this stage.
• Closure is the end of the project. All tasks are completed, deliverables have been sent, and any closing processes have been finished.

How long does it take to earn a project management certificate?

Here at Keller, you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Project Management in as little as 8 months on an accelerated schedule or 12 on a normal schedule.3

How do I apply to Keller?

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once everything is submitted and verified, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

Graduate project management mission statement

The mission of Keller Graduate School of Management’s project management concentrations is to educate students with relevant project and program management knowledge, tools, and techniques required to lead successful projects and programs within the global business environment.

Program outcomes:

• Develop a project in alignment with organizational strategy using an advanced, integrated, and applied understanding of project management that creates and delivers value.
• Demonstrate the skills required to scope and solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts for both projects and programs.
• Manage complex and technical activities within both predictable and unpredictable environments by integrating knowledge and solutions from practitioner and academic viewpoints. 
• Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues, and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures, and processes.
• Apply leadership skills to promote a positive environment, motivate team members, and deliver a sustained competitive advantage.

1As a Premier level Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Keller is proud to offer the project management exam preparation course PROJ605. This course provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. Faculty teaching PROJ605 have completed specialized training and have earned the ATP Instructor badge. PMBOK and Project Management Professional (PMP)® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. 

2At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at Keller. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

3Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 9 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 6 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

4A complimentary PMI® student membership is provided to students enrolled in any graduate PROJ course.

5Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

6Conferral and Assessment data: Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

7Enrollment and Graduation Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller’s GAC® accredited programs. PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. The GAC seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

8Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

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