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Project Management

Project Management is one of the world’s most in-demand skill sets as well as one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America. Project Management breaks down the chaos of an overwhelming workload into manageable elements – scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and integration.

Program Outline

Master Certificate in Project Management
Villanova University offers two programs that lead to Master Certificate in Project Management. Earning a master certificate demonstrates your commitment to increased knowledge and illustrates your career dedication to your peers and superiors.

Students can earn either a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management or a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management.

To earn a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, students must complete any three Project Management courses.

To earn a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management, students must complete Project Management for IS/IT Professionals and two other Project Management electives.

Refer to the chart along the lower right for required courses and electives.

Advanced Master Certificates
Be the authority! Once you’ve achieved either a Villanova online Master Certificate in Project Management or PMP® certification, enhance your knowledge by earning an Advanced Master Certificate in Project Management—online! Learn all the latest high-level techniques to lead and manage people and projects. You’ll gain critical knowledge in advanced topics, including project management optimization and strategy, managing people and processes, and best practices. Villanova’s Advanced Master Certificate programs are for professionals who have extensive project management knowledge. Choose from two advanced master certificates:

  • Advanced Master Certificate in Applied Project Management
  • Advanced Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management
Advanced Master Certificate Programs
Single-Course Certificate Programs Choose Your Advanced Master Certificate PathTake 2 Required Courses (R) + 1 Elective (E) to Earn an Advanced Master Certificate
Advanced Master Certificate Applied PM Advanced Master Certificate IS/IT PM
Advanced Strategic Project Management PracticesRR
Maximizing IS/IT Team EffectivenessER
Maximizing Team EffectivenessRE
Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial ManagerEE
Essentials of IS SecurityN/AE
CISSP Advanced Security ManagementN/AE
Essentials of Business AnalysisN/AE
Mastering Business AnalysisN/AE
Strategic Organizational LeadershipEE
Lean Six SigmaEN/A
Six Sigma Green BeltEN/A
Essentials of Government Contract ManagementEN/A
Essentials of Commercial Contract ManagementEN/A
Any other PM Course not previously completedEE

Project Management Courses

Courses can be taken individually or in conjunction with a Master Certificate program. Each course runs for eight weeks, and new sessions start monthly. Enrollment is open; there are no pre-requisites.

Essentials of Project Management

Arrow Understanding Project Management Practices
Arrow Issues in Project Risk Management
Arrow Issues in Project Quality Management
Arrow Project Communication

Project Management for IS/IT Professionals

Arrow Systems
Arrow Competencies
Arrow Organization & Resources
Arrow Essential Elements

Mastering Project Management

Arrow Leadership and the Project Manager
Arrow Project Performance Management
Arrow Project Plan Development
Arrow People-Based Project Management

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep

Arrow The Five Process Groups
Arrow Professional Responsibilities
Arrow The Nine PMBOK® Knowledge Areas

Advanced Strategic Project Management Practices

Arrow Strategic Project Management
Arrow Optimizing Project Results
Arrow The Dynamics of Project Management
Arrow Best Practices in Project Management

Maximizing Team Effectiveness

Arrow Project Management Influencers
Arrow Communication
Arrow Team Collaboration
Arrow Managing Outside Stakeholders

Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness

Arrow The IS/IT Project Manager
Arrow Communication
Arrow Team Collaboration
Arrow Managing Outside Stakeholders

Project Management Capstone

Arrow The Five Process Groups
Arrow Professional Responsibilities


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Benefits

Learn the latest in terminology and project management techniques.

Identify the five processes of the project management lifecycle and apply them in daily operations.

Develop a project plan that’s a dynamic, effective, real-world management tool.

Learn best practice changes for managing projects.

Review the nine knowledge areas of the PMBOK® to obtain certification.


What Students Are Saying

“I really appreciated the educational rigor, the professionalism of the staff and the tremendous convenience of taking these courses online through Villanova. … For me, convenience was key and Villanova offered a learning experience and environment that fit right into my business and professional needs.”

Jerry Reavey, PMP,
The Boeing Company