Description:
Project Management is one of the most sought after and respected skills today, especially in the Washington, D.C. Metro region. Beyond consulting and construction, project management skills are applicable to a growing range of industries including government contracting, IT, healthcare, law, non-profit development, and public relations. Moreover, both private and public sector firms are requiring certified project managers as projects grow in complexity. Advance your career and differentiate yourself with a Certificate in Project Mangement from Georgetown University.

Georgetown University has been approved as a Global Registered Education Provider by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The Center for Continuing and Professional Education offers a distinctive program in project management that allows managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. This program emphasizes technical skills, effective communication, and strategic planning relevant to a wide variety of industries. In addition, individuals can prepare to take the Project Management Professional® Examination by enrolling in the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation” class.

To earn the Certificate in Project Management, students must complete four required courses and two elective courses. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Certificate in Project Management from Georgetown University.

For a more detailed overview of the program, please review the Information Session presentation from January 22, 2008.

Required Courses:

Project Management Fundamentals Resource Management Managing Project Teams Project Management Applications

Elective Courses:

Risk Management Business Strategy and Program Management Information Technology Project Management Negotiation and Conflict Management for Project Managers

Continuing Education Courses: The following courses are offered as continuing education in project management, but do not count toward the Certificate in Project Management. However, these courses and all of the courses in the Certificate in Project Management curriculum can be applied towards earning professional development units (PDU’s) required for maintaining the Project Management Professional certification.

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation Earned Value Management Introduction to Microsoft Project

Registration:
To register for courses, please click on the course links above.

Prerequisites:
A bachelor's degree and TOEFL examination for non-native speakers of English.