Certificate:
Project Management Certificate
Departments/Programs:
The Project Management program provides students with:
- Fundamental project management concepts,
- Training in Microsoft Project and other tools, and
- Skills needed for a lucrative career in project management.
Obtaining the Nebraska Wesleyan Project Management Certificate provides a good foundation for going on to get the Project Management Professional (PMP®) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI®), which is a separate entity from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Read more about preparing for PMI certification.
Project Management Certificate Paths
- To obtain the NWU Project Management Certificate, a student must complete PRO-201 through PRO-206.
- If you have at least 3 years of project management experience, you may substitute PRO-239 for PRO-205 and PRO-206—with instructor approval.
Requirements for Taking a Standalone PRO 239 PMP® Preparation Course
If you believe that you have adequate project management experience and education and just want to take PRO-239 course to prepare for the PMP® exam, contact Melissa McCoy at 402.465.2330 or email her at mmccoy@nebrwesleyan.edu.
Requirements for Taking the CAPM® Preparation Course
For students who do not have the 3 years of experience required for PMP® certification, NWU offers the PRO-209 course as an elective in project management that a student can take—after completing the 12 hour certificate program.
Required Courses | Hours |
---|---|
PRO-201 | PRO-201 |
PRO-202 | PRO-202 |
PRO-203 | PRO-203 |
PRO-204 | PRO-204 |
PRO-205 | PRO-205 |
PRO-206 | PRO-206 |
PRO-209 | PRO-209 |
PRO-239 | PRO-239 |
PRO 205 and PRO 206 can be taken concurrently |