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Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate

The Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate helps you build skills beyond the technical aspects of project management. Participants develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through online courses. Students have an opportunity to earn the PM Skills® Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) certification.

PMGT 3013 - Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate

Project management involves wearing many different hats—from managing time and deliverables, to negotiating, to establishing trust and building relationships with stakeholders. In this course, students “try on” these hats by exploring project management functions and skills. They assume a project management role to solve a career-related challenge using skills they have developed throughout the course. Students have an opportunity to earn the PMSCP® certification.

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Upon completing this coursework, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a project management workplace certificate that immediately elevates your résumé. Get noticed by employers by showcasing your specialized skills, job readiness, and commitment to professional growth.

  • Assess personal aptitude of project management skills for self-development.
  • Appraise the use of project management tools, techniques, and concepts in business scenarios.
  • Propose solutions to address business issues from a project management perspective.

What You’ll Learn

Coursework includes 14 modules on topics such as communication, conflict management, team development, and negotiation—all skills required for any effective project manager.

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Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate Micro-Credential FAQ

What can you do with a project management certificate?

Walden’s project management workplace certificate is designed to prepare you for PM Skills® Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) certification, a recognized credential in essential project management skills, which you can then add to your résumé and online profile to demonstrate your special abilities in this area.

Is a certificate in project management worth it?

Earning a certificate in project management can signal to employers that you are self-motivated and driven to seek out new knowledge and skills. According to a 2024 survey of hiring managers,* 68% reported hiring a candidate in the past three years who held both a degree and micro-credentials, versus 58% who reported hiring a candidate who held only a degree. Eighty-seven percent of managers rated their hires who held both a degree and micro-credentials as above average or excellent.

*Source: cps.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/Hiring_Managers_and_Microcredentials.pdf

What project management skills will you learn with a certificate?

Coursework in Walden’s Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate focuses on enhancing project management skills beyond the technical aspects of project management including leadership, communication, time management, and problem solving. 

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