Project Management Essentials, Certificate
Build the project management essentials that help you pursue more advanced roles in leadership and management. With hands-on learning grounded in professional best practices, this certificate turns core skills into real workplace confidence.
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Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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.
Certificate description
Project Management Essentials undergraduate certificate description
In the stackable undergraduate certificate program in project management essentials, you develop the skills to lead successful projects. This program covers key areas of project management, including project leadership, strategy, sustainability and organizational behavior. If you are looking to enhance your project management expertise and drive positive change in any industry, the program is an ideal fit.
This program can be completed as a standalone certificate or alongside a degree program, or it can stack into a future bachelor's degree.
Why earn a project management essentials undergraduate certificate at ASU?
This program starts with a comprehensive foundation in the core principles of project management, planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management, which makes this certificate an ideal entry point if you are new to the field.
Completing the certificate adds a valuable credential to your resume, showing employers that you bring practical project management skills and are ready to take on greater responsibility.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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This certificate requires 18 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
(SUST)
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 320 Project Approaches
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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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Produce project progression documents based on case study assignments.
- Apply leadership theory to project situations presented in course materials.
Produce project progression documents based on case study assignments.Enrollment requirements
This certificate is available to current ASU students and to students not currently enrolled at ASU in a degree program.
To pursue this certificate, non-ASU 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.
Here are the admission and application details
Explore expanded study opportunities
Experience studying and interning abroad can be one of the most valuable tools for project management students. Studying in one of more than 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 workforce.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Careers this project management essentials undergraduate certificate prepares you for
This certificate 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. 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.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Applied Professional Studies
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EDB 308
cisa@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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