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Graduate Certificate
in Project Management
Graduate Certificate Programs 245
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for
individuals seeking advanced education for leading complex projects in a
variety of work settings. Courses provide the knowledge of business
practices. The process of managing a project, including definition,
implementation, and evaluation, is presented along with specialized skills
of quality control, risk management, and procurement, and contracting.
Communication techniques are emphasized both with individuals and
teams.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Certificate in Project Management program are
expected to be able to do the following:
1. Initiate projects with clearly identified scope, requirements, and
stakeholders.
2. Plan complex projects using appropriate planning tools.
3. Implement quality management processes throughout project
phases.
4. Manage project risk.
5. Manage project costs including procurement process for project
resources.
6. Incorporate an international perspective in global projects.
7. Work effectively with diverse populations.
8. Lead complex projects.
9. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
10. Incorporate an ethical perspective in all professional activities.
Certificate Requirements
Required Project Management Courses ..........................................18 cr.
Total..................................................................................................18 cr.
Required Project Management Courses: 18 cr.
PRM600 Fundamentals of Project Management ................................3 cr.
PRM601 Project Planning and Estimating ..........................................3 cr.
PRM603 Project Communication Management ..................................3 cr.
PRM604 Project Risk and Quality Management.................................3 cr.
PRM605 Project Procurement and Cost Management .......................3 cr.
Faculty
The faculty members for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management
program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees. Faculty members
are selected for their combination of educational and professional
expertise.
Required Course Descriptions
PRM600
Fundamentals of Project Management (3 cr.)
This foundation course examines the project management framework.
This framework covers key terminology, project management context,
and processes. Topics include project management knowledge areas, life
cycles and organizational designs. Particular emphasis is placed on
project initiation.
PRM601
Project Planning and Estimating (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: PRM600
This course examines activities related to project planning and
estimating. It examines the use of various planning techniques in
managing budgets, schedules, and human/material resource allocations.
Planning activities associated with quality, communication, risk and
procurement are addressed.
PRM603
Project Communication (3 cr.)
This course examines various methods used to effectively communicate
project information including requirements, project plan, performance,
milestone reporting, and project closure. Technical writing and formal
presentation techniques are addressed.
PRM604
Project Risk and Quality Management (3 cr.)
This course explores the basic principles and practices of risk and
quality management. Key concepts in developing a risk management
plan include: identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and monitoring risks in
projects. Key concepts in quality management include quality planning,
quality assurance and quality control.
PRM605
Project Procurement and Cost Management (3 cr.)
This course examines the principles and concepts essential to
procuring products or services outside the project organization. Topics
include procurement planning, solicitation, evaluation, selection,
negotiation, and contract management. Various types of contracts used
in procurement are reviewed.
PRM606 Global Project Management.................................................3 cr.