Graduate Certificate
in Project Management
Arcadia University is offering a fully online Graduate Certificate in Project Management through a relationship wtih ESI International and Arcadia's School of Continuing Studies and the graduate business program.
The project management program courses are for business professionals, project managers and those who practice within the project management field. Some of the most relevant course topics include leadership, quality, scheduling, controlling costs, communication and application within project management.
The 16-credit Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed specifically for professionals who want to succeed as leaders and managers in their fields.
- All courses are delivered fully online in an accelerated, seven-week format.
- Students can take up to 6 credits (three courses) before applying to the graduate business program.
- Students must apply and be accepted to the graduate business program to receive the certificate.
Why Study Project Management?
- Assess the structure, function and methodologies of managing projects.
- Apply acquired skills in project management to create clear and attainable project objectives while effectively managing scope, time and budget.
- Evaluate how to overcome specific skill gaps and challenges that prevent programs from being successful.
- Measure ways in which program management can help achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Project management is a team-driven methodology to improve communication and streamline departmental resource efficiency. Offered within Arcadia's M.B.A. with a Global Perspective program, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management gives students knowledge and tools to manage projects by delivering measurable business value on time and within budget.
Employee can solidify their value in the global workforce today by acquiring the skills and techniques to speak with one common language, no matter the industry or geography, or whether managing projects, programs or portfolios. These skills are easily translated to more than 179 countries worldwide.
Arcadia University is working in conjunction with ESI International to provide online courses available through Arcadia University for graduate credit. Students must register and complete the courses through Arcadia University to qualify for these credits. These online courses can be applied toward the ESI certificate as well as toward a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Arcadia University.
Register for a Course or Apply for Certificate Program
Take any three courses without applying to the certificate program. A total of 16 credits (eight courses) are required for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Contact Us
Margi Wallace, CAPM, Director, King of Prussia Campus and the Center for Summer Learning, School of Continuing Studies, at wallacem@arcadia.edu or 484-804-2322.
Arcadia University is working in conjunction with ESI International to provide online classes available through Arcadia University for credit. This is a fee-splitting financial relationship with ESI International for which it is compensated for making the courses available through the University. This relationship exists for all students participating in the Project Management Certificate program.
About ESI International: ESI International helps people around the world improve the way they manage projects, contracts, requirements and vendors through innovative learning. Their focus is program management, project management, business analysis, and contract and vendor management for technical and specialized professionals. They deliver learning through many modalities and provide benchmarking, assessments and learning adoption services. ESI offers a range of certificate programs culminating in credentials that enhance professional and organizational credibility. ESI's programs have benefited over one million professionals.
About PMP® Certification: In order for project management professionals to gain and maintain PMP® certification, PMI®, the world’s largest project management association, requires project management professionals to satisfy PMP® Professional Development Program criteria. Along with other requirements, project management professionals must have no less than 35 contact hours of project management education to earn PMP certification and 60 professional development units (PDUs) within a three-year cycle to maintain it.
As a Registered Education Provider (REP) for PMI®, ESI International issues PDUs/contact hours on most of its courses, including all of the ESI e-Training course offered through Arcadia University.
PMP® and PMI® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc.
