Certificate in Applied Project Management
Become an Expert in Project Management While Preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exam
Gain the project management technical skills to execute successful projects, and the soft skills to communicate effectively, manage conflict and gain project support.
Featuring curriculum that supports A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide, Seventh Edition, Villanova University’s Certificate in Applied Project Management will teach you practical management principles, people-based project management approaches and key project measurement and management tools to help you make an immediate impact on the success of projects you lead.
Earning this three-course certificate demonstrates a commitment to your profession and helps you prove to leaders that you’ve become an expert in your field.
Prepare for Project Management Certification
Your certificate helps prepare you for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Why earn PMP® certification?
- The PMP® delivers value far into your career so it’s worth the time, money and investment
- The PMP® proves you have the specific skills and experience employers want.
- PMP® certification holders report earning up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals.*
- It delivers real value in the form of professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earning potential.
Why prepare with an Authorized Training Partner like Villanova University?
- Courses are designed from “PMI-developed” PMP® exam prep material.
- You will learn from a PMI-vetted instructor.
- Our instructors are equipped to deliver PMP® exam and training content to PMI’s quality standards.
$120,000
Median annual salary of PMP® certified project managers in the U.S. is $25,000 MORE than non-certified project managers in the U.S.*
2.2 Million
New project-oriented roles will need to be filled annually through 2027**
Your certificate helps prepare you for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Test yourself with 1,000 questions based on the knowledge areas of the PMP® and CAPM® exam and further prepare with a comprehensive study guide and 500 flash cards.
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Information provided is not intended to represent a complete list of hiring companies or job titles, and degree and certificate program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.
*Project Management Institute, Project Management Salary Survey, 11th Edition, 2020.
**Project Management Institute, Job Growth and Talent Gap Report, 2017
Military Savings
Villanova offers military education savings to those who qualify. Learn more.
Military clock hours: 182.0-202.0
Required Courses
3 Course Program
Essentials of Project Management $2,495
4 Week Course View Course
Mastering Project Management $2,295
8 Week Course View Course
1 Elective $1,895 - $2,295
8 Week Course See Course Options Below
Total for Individual Courses
$6,685 – $7,085
Multi-Course Package Total $5,883 – $6,235
Savings $626 – $850
Note: Pricing for the three-course certificate programs varies depending on course selection. Fill out the form for more information.
Electives
Meet Your Expert Faculty
Villanova University’s courses are taught by industry practitioners with a range of real-world experience. Meet Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies Faculty and Staff.
Jeffrey Brown is an adjunct professor for Villanova University. He is a Director of Cybersecurity for GE Healthcare where he is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed and manufactured with security principles in mind.
Who Should Register?
Do your duties include managing projects? Villanova’s online Applied Project Management certificate program is designed for business leaders, mid-level managers and project managers at all levels who aspire to grow their project management knowledge and make an impact on the projects they manage.
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Course offerings and associated prices are subject to change without prior notice. Pricing for multi-course certificate programs varies depending on course selection. View the Professional Programs Supplement for more information on the courses and programs.
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