The Project Management Certificate requires the completion of four courses which have been developed to build well-rounded project management skills.  Each course has been designed to build upon the previous course.  Therefore, to maximize your experience in the classes and in the program as a whole, we recommend that you take courses in the following order:

• Project Planning and Organization
• Project Management Communications and Teamwork
• Project Management Tools
• Project Leadership and Conflict Management

The Project Management certificate is intended for new or experienced project managers, or other professionals who manage and participate in projects at work. Our students have an average of two to four years of experience working on projects with a range from zero to 10 years of experience or more.  Our program focuses on the issues of managers who have the responsibility, but not always the authority to execute work and manage teams.  We recognize the need to address multiple approaches to project completion and understand the concepts behind processes used to plan, schedule, and monitor work. We have especially designed the program to have balance, including those crucial communication and leadership skills to make the technical more effective.

Recognized Quality
Thousands of professionals have earned our Project Management certificate over the past 15 years. Our program is a recognized partner of the Portland PMI chapter and Program Management Forum. Regional organizations regularly request that we bring the Project Management certificate onsite in their original format or a customized curriculum.

Expert Instruction
Instructors are hand selected for their real-world experience managing projects and their ability to lead effective courses. Class sessions are highly engaging with multiple opportunities to apply what you’re learning. Homework is minimal; our goal is to teach you skills and techniques to use on the job right away.

Networking
Our courses attract professionals from organizations all over the region, giving you a great opportunity to expand and learn from your professional community.

Program Benefits
Our Project Management certificate gives you the skills to lead and manage projects effectively and is a credential that current and future employers recognize. [more ...]

Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact program manager Charles Ryan Brown at browncr@pdx.edu, 503-725-5865 or 1-800-547-8887 ext 5865, with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

Program Overview

1. Location
   
   Day and evening classes are offered in downtown Portland at the Residence Inn at RiverPlace, 2115 SW River Parkway.  Daytime classes are offered at the Kingstad Center, 15450 SW Millikan Way for the Fall/Winter term only.

2. Time and length of program
   
   The Project Management Certificate consists of four 15 hour classes, for a total of 60 contact hours. Classes can be taken on two Fridays from 8 am to 4:30 pm or on five consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6 – 9 pm.  Taken consecutively, the certificate can be completed in as little as three and half months.  However, all classes must be completed within three years to qualify for the certificate.
   

3. Cost
   
   The cost of each course is $595, for a total of $2380 for the certificate.  This includes course materials, parking, and coffee service.  Food is not included to keep your cost low.  Payment must be received before each class starts, but not for the program as a whole.  Purchase orders are possible.
   

   When you register, you will receive an email confirmation that your request has been received. However, you will later receive confirmation that your payment has been approved.  Your receipt will be mailed to the address you provide when registering. 

   For questions about payment, please call the Registration desk at 503-725-4832.

4. Credit
   
   Because the courses are designed to provide immediately applicable skills and a highly interactive environment, they offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), instead of academic units. These are useful for earning and retaining professional certifications of all kinds. CEU’s are 1/10 the classroom hours, thus a 15 hour class is equal to 1.5 CEUs.

   The courses are also qualify (level 4 - for audit) for PMI (Project Management International) as education contact hours required to apply for certification, as well as professional development units (PDUs) required to renew PMP certification. PDU’s are equivalent to classroom hours, thus a 15 hour class is equal to 15 PDUs. PDUs must be reported through PMI. Please check the PMI website for details.

5. Tracks
   
6. Registration process
   
   Classes often tend to fill quickly, sometimes a month before the class starts.  You can find the status of the class on the registration page.  If the class is full, you can contact the Registration desk at the number above to put yourself on the waitlist.  You might be contacted in the case of someone dropping out, but please do not show up to the class on that morning in the hope that a space is available.  The classrooms are not large enough to accommodate more than the class maximum of 32.  If you not able to get a space in the particular class you desire, it is possible to select the same course at another time or location.  As mentioned, it is recommended, but not required that the courses be taken in order.
   

   Approximately one week before the class starts, you will receive a personal email from our office staff with the details of the class, directions, and important telephone numbers.  This is not an automated response and could change with each class.
   

7. FAQs