Project Management Certificate Program
Project Management Institute’s® PMP Credential
The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is obtained by gaining a certification in project management through the completion of PMI-certified solid project management working experience and examination. PMP training and examination material comes from the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)®, the 5th Edition. Most exam questions relate to PMI’s project quality standards, which are documented in the PMBOK. SF State’s Project Management courses fulfull PMI’s 35 hours education requirement to be a candidate for the exam.
For a complete list of work and education requirements to become a candidate for the PMP Exam, please visit the PMI Certification page.
Project Management Institute's Credential Options
Program Objectives
- Understand terminology, key concepts, and ideas for planning and scheduling projects
- Assess projects, manage cost, time, scope, risk, and quality of projects
- Gain the management skills and tools needed to successfully lead a project team
- Learn and utilize the fundamentals of Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management
- Prepare for Project Management Credential Exams
For a complete list of work and education requirements to become a candidate for the PMI Credential Exam, please visit PMI.org > Certification.
PMP (Project Management Professional) Curriculum (18 CEU)
This set of courses is designed for project managers wanting to learn about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) to prepare to sit for the PMP® Exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI). There are both education and experience requirements to sit for the PMP® Exams. (Please check the PMI website for complete current requirements.)
Required Courses (Complete all courses - 14.4 CEUs)
- Project Planning & Management Overview
- Scheduling Fundamentals
- Procurement Management
- Project Estimation
- Project Communications Management
- Project Human Resources Management
- Project Risk Management
- Quality Management
Elective Courses (Take a minimum of 3.6 CEUs)
- Presentation Skills for Project Managers
- Project Management in Practice
- Virtual Management
- PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation
- Agile Overview for Project Managers
- Project Management Consulting
CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Curriculum (9 CEU)
This set of courses is designed for project coordinators, project team members or aspiring project managers wanting to learn about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) to prepare to sit for the CAPM® Credential Exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI). This program covers the education requirements to sit for the CAPM Exam. (Please check the PMI website for complete current requirements.)
Required Courses (Complete all courses - 9 CEUs)
- Project Planning & Management Overview
- Scheduling Fundamentals
- Project Communications Management or Project Human Resources Management
- Working in a Project Office
- PMP®/CAPM® Exam Preparation
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Curriculum (7.2 CEU)
Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2010
This set of courses is designed for project coordinators, project team members or aspiring project managers wanting to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist using Microsoft Office Project 2010. Candidates for Exam 70-178 will use Microsoft Office Project to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans. Candidates should have experience scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting, and staffing projects and supporting other users of Office Project. Familiarity with key project management concepts and terminology is recommended. This curriculum covers the education requirements to sit for the MCTS 70-178 Exam. (Please check Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for complete current requirements.)
Required Courses (Complete all courses - 7.2 CEUs)
- Project Planning & Management Overview
- Scheduling Fundamentals
- Working in a Project Office
- MCTS Exam Preparation
Project Management Online Classes
- Project Planning & Mgt Overview (PM 9701) 1.8 CEU
- Scheduling with MS Project (PM 9700) 1.8 CEU
- Procurement Management (PM 9708) 1.8 CEU
- Project Estimation (PM 9702) 1.8 CEU
- Project Communications Management (PM 9710) 1.8 CEU
- Project Human Resources Management (PM 9711) 1.8 CEU
- Risk Management (PM 9703) 1.8 CEU
- Quality Management (PM 9709) 1.8 CEU
- Virtual Management: Managing International Teams (PM 9704) 1.8 CEU
- PMP Exam Prep (PM 9706) 1.8 CEU
Learn more about the Project Management online courses.
Length & Cost of Program
The time it takes for participants to complete the certificate of completion varies according to students’ availability and interests. The classes in the Certificate of Completion for either the PMP®, CAPM®, or MCTS curriculum may be completed in as short a time as two semesters, or students may take as long as needed, up to three years.
The cost of the program is calculated on a per-class basis. Class tuition is listed in the course descriptions. There are additional costs for required textbooks, noted with each course description, plus the certificate fee of $50. Prices may vary each semester.
Certificate of Completion Fee
(applies to all certificates)
Applications for certificates are due, along with a $50 non-refundable fee and your unofficial SF State transcripts after all of your course grades have been submitted. Please do not apply until you have received credit for all Project Management courses completed.
Graduation Application
Download the Project Management Certificate Graduation Application (PDF). You will need Adobe Reader to view this PDF file.
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