Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management
College of Professional Studies
Advance your Project Management career online in 6 months.
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$5,250
$5,250 total tuition. Could be fully covered by employer tuition reimbursement.
Priced for career upskilling
This certificate is priced at the federal tax-free limit many employers cover each year—meaning your program may cost zero out of pocket.
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100% online
Designed for working professionals.
Fully online, fully accredited
Taught by the same faculty as on-campus programs, with no “online” label on your transcript.
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4 courses
12 credits / 6 months
Four career-aligned courses.
Learn project management foundations, scope & scheduling, risk management, and quality management—skills used across every major industry.
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Stackable
Credits apply toward Northeastern graduate degrees.
Start here, continue to a master’s.
Your credits fully stack into the MS in Project Management, Online MBA, and additional Northeastern graduate programs, giving you a clear pathway forward.
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Current Enrollment Status
SPRING 2 OPEN
Apply by Feb 17
Courses start March 9
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Project Management Certificate Program Overview
Lead projects with confidence, precision, and impact.
Projects are the engine of innovation and progress in every industry—and skilled project managers are in high demand. The Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Northeastern University equips professionals with the essential tools, strategies, and methodologies to lead projects from planning through execution.
Project Management Certificate Program Overview
Lead projects with confidence, precision, and impact.
Projects are the engine of innovation and progress in every industry—and skilled project managers are in high demand. The Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Northeastern University equips professionals with the essential tools, strategies, and methodologies to lead projects from planning through execution.
What you'll learn in the Project Management Certificate Program
Core project management skills for real-world results.
Project management basics
Apply foundational project management principles, tools, and software in diverse work settings
Planning
Plan project scope, schedule, and cost with accuracy and transparency
Risk Assessment
Assess and manage project risk using evidence-based models and analytics
Quality Control
Integrate quality assurance, control, and improvement into the project lifecycle
Delivery
Deliver projects that align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations
What you'll learn in the Project Management Certificate Program
Core project management skills for real-world results.
Project management basics
Apply foundational project management principles, tools, and software in diverse work settings
Planning
Plan project scope, schedule, and cost with accuracy and transparency
Risk Assessment
Assess and manage project risk using evidence-based models and analytics
Quality Control
Integrate quality assurance, control, and improvement into the project lifecycle
Delivery
Deliver projects that align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations
Project Management Certificate Program
Benefits and Features
For professionals across industries
Career-ready curriculum
Pathway to PMP Certification
Whether you work in tech, healthcare, government, or business, the skills in this program translate across sectors and help you manage teams, timelines, and resources effectively.
Courses combine practical tools with real-world case studies to ensure you can immediately apply what you learn to your current role—or prepare for a new one.
Beginning in Fall 2026, this program will meet the educational requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate exam offered by PMI (Project Management Institute), helping you move toward one of the most recognized credentials in the field.
Project Management Certificate Program
Resources
Stack into your master's
Lay the foundation for a future master’s degree: The Online Graduate Certificate in Project Management can pave the way to a master's degree at Northeastern University—if you earn a B or better in your coursework, you can apply all 12 credits to the following degrees:
Incrementally advance your education with valuable credentials that immediately help you move forward in your career.
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Why $5,250? Your employer could cover the cost.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of their professional development benefits, with $5,250 per year being the federal tax-free limit for employer-sponsored tuition assistance. That means your company may be able to fully cover your Northeastern Online Graduate Certificate—allowing you to upskill with no out-of-pocket cost.
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College
Current Fast App dates
| Term | Submit app by | Enroll by | Start courses |
| Spring 1 | December 1 December 8 | December 22 | January 7, 2026 |
| Spring 2 | February 17 | March 2 | March 9 2026 |
Want to join?
Joining the program is easy!
You can join using Northeastern Online's Certificate Fast App, a streamlined graduate admissions process that takes less than 5 minutes to complete. After you submit your Fast App, you'll get access to enroll in your first course in a few hours.
No lengthy application. No waiting for an admission decision.
The only requirement is that you have a bachelor's degree in any field.
Want to join?
Joining the program is easy!
You can join using Northeastern Online's Certificate Fast App, a streamlined graduate admissions process that takes less than 3 minutes to complete. After you submit your Fast App, you'll get access to enroll in your first course in a few hours.
No lengthy application. No waiting for an admission decision.
The only requirement is that you have a bachelor's degree in any field.
Courses
Take all 4 courses as part of the graduate certificate. You must take PJM 6100 prior to the remaining courses. Note: The Northeastern Online $5,250 Project Management Certificate is a specialized four-course track. Students seeking broader course selection or elective options should visit the College of Professional Studies.
PJM 6100: Foundations of Project Management
Studies foundational knowledge and concepts in modern project management. Presents insights into various project management methodologies while providing a structured approach to understanding key principles, models, methods, and processes required to manage various project types in the business environment. Introduces project management software programs. Emphasizes the practical application of project management tools to enhance efficiency and productivity. Strongly recommended for students with little or no formal project management experience.
3 credits
PJM 6120: Project Scope, Scheduling, and Cost
Integrates scope, schedule, and cost planning to offer students a deep dive into project definition, stakeholder needs assessment, cost estimation, and schedule development. Explores practical tools for translating needs into measurable project scope documents, creating resource-loaded schedules, managing trade-offs, and controlling scope creep. Emphasizes developing budget baselines, handling variances, managing project costs, and utilizing earned value analysis for cost and schedule oversight. Offers students an opportunity to obtain the skills to optimize project plans, manage bottlenecks, and establish contingencies, enhancing project management proficiency.
3 credits
PJM 6200: Project Risk Management
Explores project risk management in-depth. Emphasizes essential principles, models, methods, and processes for optimizing project outcomes. Introduces the power of quantitative risk assessment, informed decisions through evidence-based approaches, and probabilistic estimates. Provides hands-on experiences with practical risk analytics using state-of-the-art technology. Emphasizes crafting robust risk management plans that prioritize continuous risk monitoring and the proactive management of sustainability risks. Offers students an opportunity to learn how to navigate project uncertainties to increase the likelihood of project success.
3 credits
PJM 6300: Project Quality Management
Introduces project quality management principles, processes, models, and methods necessary to deliver quality projects and products within organizations. Discusses how to integrate PQM processes into the overall project plan and how to prepare a PQM plan. Offers students an opportunity to work together in a team environment to complete a PQM plan for a project. Topics include quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, statistical process control, process capability analysis, cost of quality, quality analytics, and quality management systems.
3 credits
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