The Project Management Certificate Online Program prepares students with the skills required to effectively plan and manage projects. The program curriculum includes lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises in accordance with the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). Upon completion of the program, those who qualify will be better prepared to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Cal State LA's program fulfills the educational requirement needed to sit for both exams. Achieving PMP certification can help distinguish students as experts in the profession of project management both domestically and abroad.
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According to Project Management Institute's (PMI) job growth report, much of the available talent is reaching retirement age. These factors are creating an extraordinarily positive job outlook for skilled project professionals. By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles. Organizations' need for project talent has accelerated upward since 2016, with a projection of 2.2 million new project-oriented jobs each year through 2027. In the U.S., 2017 wages of project management-oriented workers in protected industries were far higher on average than wages of non-project-oriented professionals, with a median salary of $105,000.
Individuals who are either looking to enter the project management field or who already manage projects in both the public or private sectors in fields such as engineering, architecture, computer or high-tech fields, construction, or real estate development should enroll.
View the prerequisites for the PMP and CAPM Certification Exam.
Register for a Project Management Certificate Online Program virtual information session.
The total program cost of the Project Management Online Certicate Program is: $1,200. (Note that the cost of the program will increase for Fall 2027.)
Course materials are included in the price of tuition.
Because this is not an academic degree-seeking program, it does not qualify for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. We do not offer installment plans, but do offer private loans for the program. If you are interested in loans, please apply for a private student loan.
The Spring 2027 session of the live, Project Management Certificate Online Program meets virtually via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., running from January 27 through May 19, 2027.
The instructors and participants will actively engage in weekly live discussions, activities, and lectures, and utilize the Project Management Institute (PMI)’s learning management system. Students will receive access to digital course materials after registering and submitting payment for the course.
To earn the certificate of completion, students must successfully attend all required live sessions and satisfy the course's learning or participation assessments (such as a minimum attendance percentage or knowledge checks) to fulfill the 35 required contact hours.
Enrollment in the Spring 2027 Project Management Certificate Online Program is forthcoming.
The College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE) will contact students before the start of the program with access to the PMI learning management system.
Note: If you encounter technical difficulties enrolling in this program, please email the College of Professional and Global Education Enrollment Services for assistance.
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For more information about the Project Management Certificate Online Program, please email the College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE) Enrollment Services Department.