More and more leading colleges and universities are offering certificate programs and advanced courses in project management to address the growing demand for trained project managers on a global scale. These programs serve as an excellent resource for mid to senior level professionals that are looking for practical training in project management.
I would encourage any professional that is exploring a career in project management to check out these programs. While formal education is only one component of many for success as a project manager, a project management certificate can help form a strong foundation in the basic principles and methodology.
Top Project Management Certificate Programs in the US and Abroad
1. INSEAD International Project Management Program (PROM): INSEAD offers executive education through the PROM program, a five-day program that would like to develop their skills in project management. The program focuses on improving team collaboration, building leadership skills, and assisting executives open to executives in mastering complexity versus uncertainty. PROM is offered from June 6-10, 2010 and you can enroll at http://bit.ly/74STUR. I would recommend speaking to your employer about corporate sponsorship, as the tuition is 8,200 € or approximately $11,234 USD.
2. The University of Chicago Project Management Strategy Certificate Program: The University of Chicago offers a basic and advanced certificate in project management in response to emerging needs for trained project managers. Participants should already have familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). PMP certified professionals can also earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the program. Courses are taught in downtown Chicago. Each course in the certificate program is $1350 for early registration.
3. Stanford Advanced Project Management Program: The Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate Program offers advanced education for project and program managers to execute business strategies. Participants will take 3 core and 3 elective classes, covering topics such as Converting Strategy Into Action, Financial Mastery for Projects, and Leading Effective Teams. Upon earning your certificate, you will be granted the Stanford Certified Project Manager credential. Online courses in the program are available for $950/course and $2600/course on campus.
4. UC Berkeley Certificate in Project Management: If you are a current project manager or aspire for a career in project management, this program is for you. This program offers both an online and campus component for instruction. While there are no prerequisites for the program (bachelor’s degree is recommended), students will be required to complete 6 courses to earn their certificate. The estimated cost of the certificate is $4200 – $4700.
5. University of Virginia Certificate in Project Management: At the University of Virginia, project and program managers can build their project management competencies while sharing best practices with fellow students. The 8-course certificate is available online or at the Northern Virginia Center, and focuses on building a solid project management foundation while introducing courses such as IT systems project management and the PMBOK review. Cost information for this program can be obtained by contacting the Program Director, Russell Lentner, at rlentner@virginia.edu.
6. Georgetown University Certificate in Project Management: Georgetown University offers the Certificate in Project Management as a Registered Education Provider with PMI. This certificate program is built upon the principles of the PMBOK while blending real-world practices required of project managers. If you are looking to take earn your PMP credential, this certificate will satisfy the 35 contact hour requirement for the application. Admissions to the program are available on a rolling basis. Cost information can be obtained by contacting the Program Director by sending an email to ccpeprojmgmt@georgetown.edu.
Although we have highlighted a few of the available project management certificates available worldwide, we encourage you to research other programs and choose the one that is right for you. For more information on project management certificates and degrees, feel free to follow me on Twitter @TheGreenPM – Fresh Perspectives on Project Leadership.
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