Project Management Essentials ,Certificate
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Students currently pursuing an ASU degree can use federal financial aid to fund the program. This program is not currently approved for use with federal financial aid for students not currently pursuing an ASU degree.
Build strong foundations and learn to lead with confidence. With this certificate, you'll be prepared to take the first step in a rewarding career, gaining hands-on experience and building essential project management skills to grow into more advanced roles in the future.
In the stackable undergraduate certificate program in project management essentials, students gain the skills to lead successful projects. This program covers key areas of project management including: project leadership, strategy, sustainability and organizational behavior. The program is ideal for those looking to enhance their project management expertise and drive positive change in any industry.
This certificate program can be completed as a standalone certificate, completed alongside a degree program, or it can stack into a future bachelor's degree.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic, Tempe or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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OGL 220 Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PMG 101 Navigating Project Management: Successes, Failures, and Leadership Dynamics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PMG 203 Project Management for People, Planet and Prosperity
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PMG 240 Introduction to Project Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PMG 321 Project Leadership, Strategy and Scope
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is available to current ASU students, as well as to students not currently enrolled at ASU in a degree program.
For admission to the university to pursue this certificate, students must apply to the university and meet university admission requirements. Students not currently attending ASU who wish to pursue the certificate should contact an academic advisor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at CISAadvising@asu.edu for admission procedures.
Current degree-seeking students can request to add the certificate via the Add a Certificate button.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Studying and interning abroad can be one of the most valuable tools for project management students. Studying on one of over 300 available Global Education programs provides students the opportunity to develop a valuable intercultural communication skill set that can give them an advantage in the modern workforce.
This certificate in project management essentials opens doors to a wide variety of entry-level career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles such as project coordinator, project assistant, junior project manager and project scheduler, among others. These positions offer the chance to support senior project managers, manage project schedules, assist with administrative tasks, and help ensure the smooth execution of projects.
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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EDB 308
cisa@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
