Project Management Certificate Program
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Master project management essentials, agile methodologies, and stakeholder communication for high-impact project leadership
Master project management essentials, agile methodologies, and stakeholder communication for high-impact project leadership
The Project Management Certificate Program is designed for professionals seeking to gain comprehensive skills in managing projects from initiation to completion. This program covers essential aspects of project management, including schedule, cost, resource, scope, quality, and risk management. Participants will also enhance their leadership and communication skills, empowering them to guide teams and effectively engage stakeholders. With courses focused on traditional and Agile project management methodologies, this program prepares professionals to lead projects efficiently, manage resources strategically, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
Participants should expect to compete the program within three (3) years.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 3 Days
Gain essential project management skills aligned with the Project Management Institute's PMBOK Guide. Through hands-on training, you will learn how to manage a project from start to finish using structured processes and professional standards.
Unit 2 2 Days
Master the techniques to create project schedules, estimate costs, and manage resources effectively. This course provides hands-on training in critical path analysis, earned value management, and stakeholder coordination.
Unit 3 2 Days
Learn to align project scope and quality with organizational goals while effectively managing risks throughout the project lifecycle. This course provides hands-on training in creating deliverables, analyzing risks, and ensuring quality standards.
Unit 4 1 Day
Learn the leadership aspects of project management, including team dynamics, communication strategies, and organizational structures. This course equips project leaders with tools to inspire teams and achieve project goals.
Unit 5 1 Day
This course teaches how to analyze stakeholder needs and develop communication strategies that build alignment. Participants learn planning tools, message framing, and delivery techniques suited to professional environments.
Unit 6 1 Day
This foundational one-day workshop introduces Agile tools and methods through simulation exercises. Participants learn how to plan sprints, facilitate backlog refinement, and use Scrum frameworks to manage short-cycle projects in federal environments.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
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Attend this certificate program in-person in Washington, DC or Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
Develop essential skills in project scheduling, cost estimation, and resource management with expert-led training and practical tools.
Master the integration of scope, quality, and risk management to achieve project goals with measurable success.
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication.
Learn how to engage internal and external stakeholders through structured communication planning and targeted messaging for successful project and program outcomes.
Explore foundational Agile practices, frameworks, and Scrum methodologies to plan, track, and monitor projects interactively.
Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes in Washington, DC, or create a custom training program at your offices.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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Each installment is charged to your card on file one week before the start of the associated course. The payment schedule may vary if the courses are taken in a different order.
Installments | List Price | |
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$789.90 | 10% non-refundable deposit | -- |
$1,999.00 | Project Management Essentials | $1,999 |
$1,699.00 | Schedule, Cost & Resource Management | $1,699 |
$1,699.00 | Scope, Quality & Risk Management | $1,699 |
$899.00 | Project Leadership | $899 |
$813.10 | Stakeholder & Communications Management | $849 |
â–´ Your 10% deposit has been applied, as well as the certificate discount of $95 | ||
Free | Introduction to Agile Project Management | $849 |
$7,899.00 | Total You Pay |
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