{"id":7079,"date":"2025-09-22T11:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=7079"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:35:36","slug":"project-management-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/project-management-certificate-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Certificate (Online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Project Management Certificate (Online)<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certificate\">Certificate<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/041823_project-management-cert-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/041823_project-management-cert-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student seated at a high table with barstools speaks while gesturing with his hands, his professor out of focus in the foreground listening.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<h2>Master the art of getting things done on time, on budget, and with confidence.<\/h2>\n<p>The online Graduate Certificate in Project Management at ÌÇÐÄvlog prepares aspiring and current professionals to lead important, high-impact, cross-functional, and complex projects. Whether you&#8217;re in business, tech, government, or nonprofit, this program equips you with the foundational skills and tools to drive projects from concept to completion.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn practical skills in planning, execution, risk management, program and portfolio management, and stakeholder communication\u2014all through a curriculum that emphasizes real-world application. The courses are highly aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and earn educational units required for highly-sought after PMI certifications such as PMP and CAPM. Designed for working professionals, the program consists of seven 1.5-credit graduate-level courses for a total of <strong>10.5 credits<\/strong>, and can be completed in as little as <strong>eight months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to level up your leadership or prepare for PMI certification, this certificate gives you a competitive edge in any industry where efficiency, adaptability, and strategic thinking are key. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/project-management-certificate-graduate\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=online\">Online<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Start Date<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/montclair-online-program-calendar\/\">Fall & Summer<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=fsb\">Feliciano School of Business<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Why Study Project Management at Montclair?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pace and Flexibility: <\/strong>Finish in as little as eight months with courses designed to fit into a working professional\u2019s schedule. Most courses are offered fully online, giving you the freedom to learn wherever you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interdisciplinary Depth: <\/strong>The program is a joint effort between the Management and Information Management &amp; Data Analytics departments, giving you a well-rounded, tech-savvy perspective on modern project management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn From A Global Leader: <\/strong>Lead faculty member Dr. Te Wu holds multiple PMI certifications (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-RMP) and contributes to global and national standard-setting organizations, including PMI Global and the International Standards Organization, and serves as the chairperson of the Portfolio Management Standard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PMI-Aligned Curriculum: <\/strong>The coursework is designed to align with the latest PMI standards and helps prepare students for industry-recognized certifications\u2014a major advantage for career advancement. Students can also earn equivalent educational units, required for many of the PMI certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*Students seeking an F1\/J1 visa are not eligible for this certificate program unless they are currently pursuing a master&#8217;s degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog and are able to simultaneously pursue both programs while maintaining their student visa requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Application Deadline: Rolling Admission.Must be completed one week prior to the first day of the semester. You can learn more about the first day of classes by visiting our Academic Calendar. Completed applications should expect to receive an admission decision within 14 business days. Please note that the current semester is our priority, and if you applied 6 months or 1 year in advance, it can take up to 30 days or longer to receive a decision. The starting semester varies. Summer: first half. Fall: second half.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online Application: Submit application and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One from each college attended<\/li>\n<li>Essays\/Personal Statement: Please write a 1-2 page personal statement of your professional objectives, discussing any of the following topics:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career?<\/li>\n<li>Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? Find the right contact below.<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with our enrollment teams for personalized guidance on admission requirements, the application process, key dates, and your next steps toward enrollment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the Online Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for fully online programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:discover@enroll.montclair.edu\">discover@enroll.montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-658-4535\">973-658-4535<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">Program Coordinator: Te Wu<\/p>Explore the curriculum, faculty, research and outcomes. The Program Coordinator can help you connect the program to your goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:wut@montclair.edu\">wut@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-3256\">973-655-3256<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Feliciano School of Business<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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