About This Program
Interested in a summer offering of this course? Go to Certificate in Project Management Summer 2026 for more information and to apply.
There has never been a better time to be a professional project manager. Industries such as aerospace, construction, manufacturing and technology rely heavily on well-trained project managers to ensure that work gets done on time and on budget. The demand for these skills in many companies and organizations continues to grow at a rapid pace.
In this certificate program, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Our comprehensive curriculum covers Predictive and Agile methodologies and may fulfill education requirements for a variety of Project Management Institute (PMI)® certification exams. Master the major competencies that employers are looking for in today’s project managers.
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Designed For
Professionals with some experience managing projects who want formal training in project management and leadership.
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Video Overview
Hear from instructors Jasjeet Kaur and Luke Panezich about how this program gives students the skills and confidence they need to successfully deliver a project for any employer.
Duration: 3:07
What You’ll Learn
How to define project scope, choose an approach, and develop a project schedule and budget using both Predictive and Agile methodologies
How to link project delivery to organizational strategy
Tactical leadership, presentation and communication skills, stakeholder management practices and team-building capabilities
Risk definition, risk management processes and change management procedures
Prepare for PMI® Certification
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education is a PMI®Authorized Training Partner and is approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to issue professional development units (PDUs) and contact hours for coursework. PDUs can help you maintain PMI® certifications, while contact hours may be used to fulfill the education requirements for a variety of PMI® certifications. PMI® reviews all contact hours at the time of application.
For help preparing for certification exams, consider taking our Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Prep and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep courses.
(PMI, CAPM, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
Get Hands-On Experience
Use project management tools such as the cloud-based software Smartsheet (free license provided)
Evaluate generative AI prompts to support your work on project charters and retrospectives
Complete a team-based capstone project based on a simulated business case
How It Works & Next Steps
Complete the courses in the order below to earn the certificate. To get started, visit the first course page to see upcoming offerings and register.
Apply for a Scholarship
You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.
Career Stats
89%
Alumni working in field
Top Employers
Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, University of Washington, King County, Seattle Children's Hospital
18.2%
Projected job growth for project management specialists in Washington state (2024–2034)
$119,018
Median salary for project management specialists in Washington state (2023)
Career-Ready Credentials
When you complete this program, you’ll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development. You’ll also earn achievement badges for each course you complete.
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