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Applied Project Management Certificate

Learn to become an expert in project management while preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® Certification exam.

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16+ Weeks

3 Courses

$5,883+

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What is Applied Project Management?

Applied Project Management involves the use of different methodologies and tools to deliver projects and drive organizational success. This is accomplished by aligning project activities with business objectives and effectively managing resources.

Work typically begins with the systematic planning, organizing and assigning of project tasks to meet specific goals and objectives within a defined time frame and budget. This includes creating an effective set of management processes, defining the scope, developing a project plan, setting goals, managing risks and monitoring progress or complications.

Keeping active projects on schedule through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders (team members, customers and others) is also crucial to maintaining timelines. Understanding how to utilize project management software can be vital for keeping everyone informed as well as tracking progress in this fast-paced career field.

The median annual salary of PMP® certified project managers in the U.S. is

$120,000

$25,000 MORE than non-certified project managers in the U.S. (Project Management Institute, Project Management Salary Survey, 11th Edition, 2020).

According to the 2022 Dice Tech Job Report, project managers are in the

top 30 tech

occupations by job posting volume.

The number of new project-oriented roles that will need to be filled annually through 2030 is estimated to be

2.3 million

according to the Project Management Institute, Job Growth and Talent Gap Report, 2021.

About the Program

Develop the project management technical skills to execute successful projects, and the soft skills to communicate effectively, manage conflict and gain project support.

Featuring curriculum that supports A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide, Seventh Edition, Villanova University’s Certificate in Applied Project Management can teach you practical management principles, people-based project management approaches and key project measurement and management tools to help you make an immediate impact on the success of projects you lead.

Earning this three-course certificate demonstrates a commitment to your profession and helps you prove to leaders that you’ve become an expert in your field.

Program Outcomes

The Certificate in Applied Project Management Program is designed for business leaders, mid-level managers and project managers at all levels who aspire to grow their knowledge and make an impact on the projects they oversee. Courses and curriculum can help you prepare to alleviate common roadblocks for project teams and create processes that help to promote more efficient and higher quality outcomes that elevate company standards and deliverables.

Skills Learned

Project Management Operations Team Management Communication Reporting Scheduling Process Improvement Risk Management

Learn More About PMI Certification

Why earn PMP® certification?

The PMP® delivers value far into your career so it’s worth the time, money and investment.
The PMP® proves you have the specific skills and experience employers want.
PMP® certification holders report earning up to 25% more than noncertified project management professionals.*
It delivers real value in the form of professional credibility, deep knowledge and increased earning potential.

Why prepare with an Authorized Training Partner like Villanova University?

Courses are designed from “PMI-developed” PMP® exam prep material.
You will learn from a PMI-vetted instructor.
Our instructors are equipped to deliver PMP® exam and training content to PMI’s quality standards.

*Project Management Institute, Project Management Salary Survey, 11th Edition, 2020.

Applied Project Management Digital Badge

Earn a Digital Badge

Students will earn a digital badge that demonstrates their skills and commitment to furthering their professional education when they successfully complete the full Applied Project Management program. These badges are great to display on career platforms like LinkedIn and are a visual way of representing your expertise.

Prepare for PMP Certification

Your certificate helps prepare you for the PMP® or CAPM® certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Meet Your Expert Faculty

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown is an adjunct professor for Villanova University, teaching the Essentials of Project Management and Essentials of Business Analysis courses since 2002. He is a Director of Cybersecurity for GE Healthcare where he is responsible for ensuring that products are designed, developed and manufactured with security principles in mind. Brown earned his master’s degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and his bachelor’s and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute, a Six Sigma Green Belt and holds a patent for a unitary molded elastomer conduit for use with a medication infusion pump.

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Required Courses

3 Course Program - 2 Required | 1 Elective

Essentials of Project Management

4-Week Course

4.2 Continuing Education Units

42 Military Clock Hours

Learn to develop practical skills, knowledge and confidence as a project manager.

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Mastering Project Management

8-Week Course

4-Week Course

4 Continuing Education Units

40 Military Clock Hours

Course Details

Strategic Organizational Leadership

8-Week Course

8 Continuing Education Units

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Tuition & Payment

$6,685 - $7,085

Tuition when enrolling in individual courses

Save 12%

Available when enrolled in a full certificate program

Total Program Cost with 12% Savings

$5,883 - $6,235

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Course offerings and associated prices are subject to change without prior notice. Pricing for multi-course certificate programs varies depending on course selection. View the Professional Education Catalog for more information on the courses and programs.

*For prospective students interested in starting a program on 2/1/2025 or later, please visit here.