Project & Program Management

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PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Pursue a Career-Defining Management Certificate

Project and program management go beyond simply coordinating tasks—they transform ideas into impactful outcomes. These disciplines take a holistic approach to organizing every component of an initiative: processes, skills, stakeholder expertise, and strategic objectives. Project management focuses on guiding individual projects from concept to completion, while program management connects those projects to broader strategies, aligning priorities and resources to achieve organizational success. From building roadmaps and managing resources to guiding change and ensuring long-term alignment, strong leadership in both areas helps teams deliver results and businesses thrive.

Designed for busy, working professionals, the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) offers certificate programs in project and program management that deliver results. Whether you’re driving projects to completion or aligning multiple initiatives with strategic goals, these programs equip you to lead with confidence and accelerate your career.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

The Project Management Certificate from CCAPS offers a deeper understanding of the principles of project management as well as the interpersonal aspects of being an effective project manager. You will learn how to:

• Negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Manage risk and change
• Build and motivate project teams

Plus, you can personalize your program to your goals with three course electives.

Topics include: project initiation, planning, risk management, project execution, monitoring, and control, leadership, and more.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

60 Hours | 6.0 CEUs
9 Courses

Fully online

Complete in 3 to 4 months

$4,750–$4,860

Cost may range depending on elective courses taken

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

The professional certificate in Program Management prepares learners to scale their leadership influence across departments, projects, and priorities. You will develop the skills to:
• Design and lead strategic programs that deliver long-term value
• Communicate program vision and data-driven insights to key stakeholders
• Manage complex resources across timelines, budgets, and people
• Guide organizational change and fostering cross-functional alignment

Topics include: program strategy, change management, data evaluation, financial stewardship, resource management, leadership communication, and more.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

120 Hours | 12.0 CEUs
4 courses

Fully Online

Complete in 8-10 Months

$4,500

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