The Project Management certificate program at UMBC provides experienced professionals with industry-relevant technical and soft skills. Our coursework will help you develop the critical analysis capabilities necessary to successfully complete projects and lead high-performing technical, virtual, and international teams. Upon graduation, you will demonstrate the ability to apply sound project management practices as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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Locations Offered

UMBC Campus (Catonsville)

Programs Offered

Graduate Certificate: Project Management

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Average Completion Time

1 year (Certificate part-time)

Credit Hours

12 (Certificate)

Tuition & Fees

MD & Regional Resident: $918 per credit
Non-Resident: $1,450 per credit

Start Date

Spring/Fall

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Why Project Management?

A graduate certificate in Project Management will equip you with relevant and in-demand skills. As organizations become more complex, there is an increasing need for professionals who understand how to effectively see projects through to completion. Our 4-course certificate in Project Management will equip you with the skills employers are looking for.

Our industry-based instructors combine their experience with theory to provide a rich classroom experience.
Organizations across industries require professionals who understand how to keep projects on scope and on budget.
Our small classes are taught with a mix of in-person and online instruction that provides students with an exceptional in-classroom experience while allowing for work-school life balance.

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Why UMBC?

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UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (High Research Activity).
For six years running (2009-2014), UMBC was ranked #1 in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of “national up-and-coming” universities.
Classes are conveniently offered in the evening on UMBC’s main campus, located just five minutes from BWI Airport, with easy access to I-95 and the 695 Beltway.

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