Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management – Portland
Northeastern University's 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
International Students
F-1 students must be full-time students during their first term and can take a reduced course load in their final academic term as long as there are no other degree requirements. Students are not eligible for OPT, as they have not completed one academic year.
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
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Cost and Tuition
Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 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.
Stack your certificate
Earning a graduate certificate is a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills while building toward your master’s degree. Upon completion of this certificate program, you may be able to apply your credits to an eligible master’s program, saving time and money on your degree.
Some of the eligible master’s programs for this certificate include:
Contact an enrollment counselor to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Admissions
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.
- Online application
- Professional resumé
- Unofficial, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment
- The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.
- English language proficiency proof
- Please refer to the CPS Apply Now page to learn about additional materials that may be required.
Let’s Find Your Path Forward
Our enrollment representatives can walk you through the application process and help you explore your program options.
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