| Class: | Project Initiation and Planning |
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates & Times: | Thursdays, January 8 - February 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $665 ($50 discount for early registration by January 2, 2026) |
| Register: | Register for Project Initiation and Planning |
| Class: | Project Scheduling and Integration |
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates & Times: | Thursdays, March 5 - April 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $665 |
| Register: | Register for Project Scheduling and Integration |
| Class: | Project Costing and Control |
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates & Times: | Thursdays, April 30 - June 11, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $665 |
| Register: | Registration Coming Soon |
| Class: | Project Risk and Change Management |
| Delivery: | Online via Zoom |
| Dates & Times: | Thursdays, June 25 - August 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $665 |
| Register: | Registration Coming Soon |
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Program Overview
The four-course Project Management Certificate Program will help you learn to initiate, plan, and schedule projects and to manage costs and risks to successfully guide projects to completion in a wide variety of fields.
Whether you aspire to have a project management role, are new to the field, or have experience as a project manager, this program is designed to help you lead projects with confidence and achieve measurable results across a range of industries, including marketing, financial services, information technology, government, construction, engineering, research and development, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning and more.
All classes are taught by practicing professionals who have prestigious certifications, subject matter expertise, and a wealth of real-world experience, ensuring you’ll learn important, hands-on lessons.
A digital badge will be awarded upon completion of the four required courses. 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.), 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.
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.
Sequential Courses and Professional Development Units
The program is a structured sequence of courses that MUST be taken in order and CANNOT be taken concurrently. 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 required to apply to and take the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam. Upon completion of the certificate program, you will have earned 84 educational PDUs you can put towards achieving the PMP credential through the Project Management Institute.
Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on a standard of one unit per ten (10) hours of classroom contact.
Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances
Cancellations and refunds
Payment is due upon registration. Students may request a registration cancellation through the start date of the course. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.
