Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management – Online
Northeastern University's online Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management empowers students to explore agile principles and practices and remain up to date on current trends in the agile framework.
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Overview
Northeastern University's Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management offers targeted coursework that provides you with a strong foundation in agile management framework and management processes.
Before completing this certificate program, you will also develop a personal leadership strategy and agile evaluation plan to measure your success as an agile practitioner.
The increasingly important role of agile practitioners and managers is growing. Agile business development processes are being adopted by major companies who have discovered they are highly successful in:
- achieving improved time to market
- reducing costs
- increasing overall customer satisfaction
This graduate certificate is led by highly credentialed faculty members who themselves are agile practitioners with decades of experience in helping companies successfully implement agile structures in their organizations.
Program objectives
- Build a strong framework and understanding of the role of agile management
- Understand the agile management processes and methodologies
- Understand how the agile approach to managing projects can deliver value to the organization
- Develop a personal leadership strategy
- Design and agile evaluation plan to measure success as an agile practitioner
Unique Features
- Courses are led by highly credentialed faculty who are agile practitioners
- Curriculum focuses on current trends and staying up to date with agile framework
Career Prospects
Median Salary, Project Management Specialist
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
Cost and Tuition
Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 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
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Below is a look at where our Management alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- State Street
- Fidelity Investments
- Dell EMC
- IBM
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
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What They Do
- Business Development
- Sales
- Operations
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship
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What They're Skilled At
- Management
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.
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