Learn more about the project management fundamentals and details of this certificate in our program guide.
Project Management Pathway Certificate
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Build project management skills that drive results
Today’s industries are increasingly project-oriented and organized around strategic, goal-driven initiatives, creating a need for professionals with project management skills. In our Project Management Pathway Certificate program at DeVry, you’ll be learning from an industry-informed curriculum designed to help you upskill, reskill, or transition into this high-mobility field:
Classes start every 8 weeks
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Explore project management fundamentals
In our Project Management Pathway Certificate program, you’ll learn how to create a streamlined project by clarifying goals, organizing workflows, setting guardrails, mitigating risk, and sustaining momentum. Whether your organization needs to upskill employees or you’re a professional looking to stand out in the field, our program cultivates practical project management skills to help you reach your goals.
Planning and execution
Risk management
Resource management
Leadership and communication
Project management pathway classes and credits
Classes
3
Credits
12
Semesters
12
Learn project management skills in:
PROJ404 (required)
Project Management for the Profession
And focus on the topics that align with your goals by choosing 2 of the following courses:
PROJ410
Contracts and Procurement
PROJ330
Human Resources and Communication in Projects
PROJ425
Project Management Methodologies
PROJ420
Project Risk Management
Your program perks
Hands-on learning: Gain experience creating project management documents by working with Word and Excel while reinforcing what you’ve learned through immersive case studies and real-world scenarios.
Accelerated application: In just 3 online courses, you’ll gain the targeted knowledge you need to be prepared for the project management field — while still being able to balance work, family, and personal responsibilities.
PMI student membership: Get complimentary access to Project Management Institute (PMI) benefits, including discounts on certification exam fees and online courses, access to networking events, and A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).3
Level up your learning
Earn a certificate that gives you job-relevant skills now — and supports your future education. Qualifying credits from our Project Management Pathway Certificate can be applied to the following programs:1
Accreditation matters
Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Explore your project management career path
With our resume-boosting certificate, you can forge a project management career path that offers variety, solves problems, and takes a front seat in driving organizational growth.
Some careers you may consider pursuing include:
Ways to save
Discover options that can help make your education more affordable.
Scholarships and grants
Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities.4
Transfer credits
Your hard work matters: Learn how to transfer your qualifying credit hours to a bachelor’s degree.
Employer reimbursement
Find out if your employer offers tuition savings or reimbursement.
Military and veteran benefits
Learn about savings for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to DeVry?
1At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur, and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
21 semester for full-time students, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours per semester.
3A complimentary PMI® student membership is provided to students enrolled in any PROJ course at DeVry.
4Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant, or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.
