Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed to provide you with both practical skills and a theoretical understanding of how projects are planned and executed.  

With targeted coursework designed to accommodate various levels of project management experience, you will examine project planning and scheduling, risk management, cost and budget management, project evaluation and assessment 

Project management principles covered in this curriculum are applicable to both manufacturing and service industries - with a focus on the skill sets that have become increasingly important to technical and managerial employees across organizations in software engineering, construction management, and financial services.  

Students who successfully complete this graduate certificate will be capable of fulfilling the education requirements of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. 

Program objectives 

• Gain a practical and theoretical understanding of how projects are planned and executed 

• Develop project evaluation and assessment skills 

• Build an understanding of risk, cost and budget management 

Unique Features 

1. Choose from elective courses covering a range of topics pertinent to the project management field 
2. Certificate coursework can be applied to Northeastern's Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication, Nonprofit Management, and Project Management degrees 
3. Multiple campus locations provide students with a backdrop of innovation and exposure to industry leaders 
4. Online program design provides flexibility and interactive experience for working professionals