Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management – Online
The Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management empowers you with in-demand project management skills and strategies to manage projects and products effectively across industries.
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Overview
Northeastern’s Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management offers you a valuable career-building opportunity to learn practical, in-demand project and product management skills.
Throughout this innovative certificate program, you will be exposed to targeted coursework built to equip you with a fundamental understanding of managing complex projects in ever-changing environments, leading technical products and overseeing software development.
Regardless of your current professional responsibilities or future career aspirations – graduates of this certificate are well positioned for successful careers in a variety of industries.
Program objectives
- Learn practical, in-demand project management skills and techniques.
- Build a fundamental understanding of project management theory.
- Understand communication strategy, organizational behavior, and management principles.
- Be ready to integrate classroom learning into real world careers and project-based work.
Unique Features
- Study at the Boston campus or 100% online for maximum flexibility.
- Enhance professional credibility with real-world projects that provide practical, in-demand skills.
- Learn from PMP and Agile certified faculty.
- Stack credits from this certificate into the BS in Project Management - receive two university credentials upon completion of your bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer 52 credits into our BS in Project Management program by combining this certificate with Year Up credits.
Check out your career prospects
Popular Jobs
| Job Title | Growth Rate | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | 6% | $95,370K |
| PM Professional and Tech Services | 6% | $100,390K |
| PM Manufacturing | 6% | $97,350K |
| Project Coordinator | 0% | $67,280K |
- Retail Project Management
Product Manager
Project Business Analyst
Project manager
Associate project manager
PM assistant
Project coordinator
PMO specialist
Project controller
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Follow Our Leaders
“Led by practitioner faculty, each with over 10 years of experience in a multitude of disciplines and industries, this program prepares graduates for entry-level project management roles or as a natural alignment to professional advancement for students currently serving in a project environment.” - Connie Emerson, Retired Assistant Teaching Professor
Cost and Tuition
Cost Per Credit
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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