The Graduate Certificate in Project Management

In today’s business climate, no one needs to tell you how critically important it is that projects run smoothly and come in on time, and within budget. Most everything businesses do is a project. This means you, as Project Manager, are the lynchpin of success.

You can ensure that success with a Project Management Certificate (PMC) from Avila Advantage. The program is a rigorous set of three classes for the adult student that develop proficiency with the latest tools and techniques of effective project managers. In the project management classes, you will:

• Study current industry practices
• Examine in-depth case studies
• Review team interactions
• Assess PM technology

The PMC is a graduate level curriculum, specifically created to prepare you to successfully pass the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) exam for PM certification. These project management classes allow you to become versed in the PMI’s required five process areas:

• Initiating,
• Planning,
• Executing,
• Controlling and Monitoring
• Closing; and

nine project knowledge areas:

• Integration Management
• Scope Management
• Time Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Communications Management
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management

You will experience instructors chosen for their proven expertise and years of workplace experience. With them you will experience:

• The joy of learning and sharing of your peer’s work experiences
• The benefit of instructors’ working knowledge of the latest project management tools, trends, and practices
• Their enthusiasm for the field
• Their accessibility and willingness to support your success

The PMC is an elective component of the Master of Science in Organizational Development (MSOD) program. Completion of the PMC results in additional graduate level credit toward your MSOD, and is transferable to other graduate programs.

Project managers are highly sought-after professionals, and the areas of career potential are too numerous for a complete listing. They include:

• Internet Technology
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Global business
• Creative endeavors
• Government
• Non-profit organizations

To find out more about our Project Management Certificate, fill out our online form or email Advantage@Avila.edu and information will be sent to you directly. Or speak with an advisor at 816.501.3737. Find out why Avila is the Advantage you’ve been looking for.