Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Build the skills to scope, plan, and deliver projects with confidence. At USV, you’ll learn proven methodologies and gain the practical expertise to keep teams on track, budgets in check, and goals within reach.

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Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for working professionals who want to strengthen leadership and execution skills while balancing a busy schedule. You’ll cover the essentials of planning, decision-making, and risk management while mastering Agile, Scrum, and other industry-standard practices. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to lead projects across industries — and ready to pursue PMP® or CAPM® certification.

What you'll learn:

Core project management principles and terminology

Agile and Scrum practices for dynamic project environments

Risk analysis, budgeting, and resource allocation

Effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Tools and strategies for gathering, analyzing, and applying data in business contexts

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Coursework Includes

Business Analysis

Fundamentals of Project Management

Risk Analysis & Management

Essentials of Agile and Scrum Project Management

Successful completion makes you eligible to sit for the PMP® and CAPM® certification exams.

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The USV Difference

Earn your degree on-campus in Silicon Valley or 100% online. Wherever you learn, you’ll collaborate across majors — coding alongside artists, designers, and audio engineers to ship real projects.

Deeper learning

You’ll dive deeper into each subject, with more time to absorb concepts, apply them in projects, and build lasting mastery that goes beyond memorization.

Better Balance

Fewer concurrent courses means less stress and more focus. You’ll have room to manage school, work, and life — without sacrificing academic performance.

Higher Success

With improved retention and a healthier pace, students are more likely to graduate on time and enter the job market prepared with real skills and strong portfolios.

Flexible Learning

Our Graduate Certificate in Project Management program is available 100% online. Learn from the comfort of your own home with collaborative support of fellow students. 

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"The BEI Degree Programs are a unique byproduct of Silicon Valley culture. They’re giving our students an edge on identifying new opportunities in this dynamic economy."

"The BEI Degree Programs are a unique byproduct of Silicon Valley culture. They’re giving our students an edge on identifying new opportunities in this dynamic economy."

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