Project Management

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The Certificate in Project Management 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 (24 credits) 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. For more information visit the program online at www.scps.virginia.edu

Required Courses (5)

PSPM 5030 - Introduction to Project Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5200 - Project Schedule, Cost, and Budget Control Credits: 3
PSPM 5210 - Project Risk Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5220 - Leadership and Human Resources Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5230 - The Project Manager and Managing the Project Team Credits: 3

Elective Courses (3)

PC 5010 - Procurement and Contracting Principles and Administration Credits: 3
PSPM 5240 - Introduction to Purchasing for Project Managers Credits: 3
PSPM 5250 - IT Systems Project Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5260 - Construction Project Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5280 - Topics in Project Management Credits: 3
PSPM 5300 - Project Management Body of Knowledge Review Credits: 3