Project Management Certificate
Is this program right for you?
Build your project management expertise to lead teams, deliver results and drive organizational success. This certificate is designed for professionals across industries who want to strengthen their planning, execution and communication skills for managing projects of any size or complexity.
- Courses are taught by experienced instructors who bring real-world project management scenarios and best practices into the classroom.
- The curriculum aligns with industry standards, including PMI’s PMBOK® Guide, and supports preparation for PMP® certification.
- Enroll without committing to the full certificate. Participants receive updates and course discounts along the way.
- You will complete three required courses and a project-based coaching hour to complete this certificate.
Education that works for you
Lead projects with confidence through UW-Madison’s Project Management Certificate. Build planning, execution, and communication skills aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards through expert-led, real-world courses.
Program type
Professional certificate
Certificate awarded
Project Management Certificate
Commitment
1-3 years
Tuition
$1,495–$1,795 per course (10% off individual courses for certificate participants; course-level pricing applies)
Format
Face-to-face
Credits
Minimum credits for completion: 4.9 CEUs/49 PDHs
Supports F-1 Visa
No
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Application materials required
To earn this certificate, complete the following:
3 required courses
Project-based coaching hour with a faculty member, applying knowledge from all courses
Program requirements
Who should pursue a certificate?
Engineering professionals, technical leaders and project managers looking to strengthen their project planning, execution and recovery skills.
What you’ll learn
Through a practical, tools-based approach, you will gain the skills needed to lead successful projects and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Project planning, scheduling and risk management
- Communication and team leadership
- Agile and traditional project delivery approaches
- Tools for monitoring progress and driving accountability
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