The project management certificate prepares students to maximize an organization’s capabilities to accomplish more while saving time and reducing costs. Through practical coursework, students will develop the expertise to plan, execute, control, and deliver successful projects.

This certificate is offered by Ensign College, with support and resources from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

This certificate prepares students for entry-level project management opportunities in multiple industries. Project Management Institute (PMI®) projects 22 million new project-oriented jobs will be created between 2017 and 2027.

Certificate of Project Management

Program Requirements

This certificate builds into the Applied Business Management degree.

This is an introductory certificate.

Certificate

15 CREDITS

Associate

60 CREDITS

Bachelor's

90–96 CREDITS

Certificate of Project Management

Course Code

Course Name

# of Credits

PM140

Introduction to Project Management

PM140 — 3 credits

Introduction to Project Management

Students are trained in the basic principles of project management: scope, schedule, and budget. Additional concepts explored and practiced in this course include stakeholder management and project control. Students will become acquainted with project management software and other technology tools via practice, repetition, and iteration.

CS160

Agile Project Management

CS160 — 3 credits

Agile Project Management

Students learn to develop software quickly and reliably using Scrum, the popular agile framework used within the software development industry. Students participate in Scrum teams taking on various roles and implementing software engineering best practices. Students create and use scrum artifacts such as the product backlog and burn down charts.

SCM125

Introduction to Supply Chain Management & Operations

SCM125 — 3 credits

Introduction to Supply Chain Management & Operations

Students are introduced to theories and practices of supply chain management and operations. Topics explored and practiced in this course include Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), negotiation, quality, distribution & logistics. Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Lean Manufacturing. Students will gain understanding of the goals and impacts of supply chain management and develop skills in applying them to an organization.

SCM223

Quality Management

SCM223 — 3 credits

Quality Management

Students are immersed in the concepts of quality and risk management. Topics explored and practiced in this course include continuous improvement, quality philosophies, costs of quality, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, risk identification, risk analysis, risk response, and probability and impact. Students will develop the skills to analyze and ensure the quality of products, processes, and services for an organization.

PM200

Advanced Project Management

PM200 — 3 credits

Advanced Project Management

Students are immersed in a real-world project management situation with deadlines, budgets, stakeholders, and constraints. Students will make heavy use of project management software and other technology tools. Students will give periodic presentations and will also be given additional training and reinforcement in project management principles, tools, techniques, and outcomes.

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Why choose this certificate?

Project management training provides you with the expertise to evaluate data analytics, coordination, planning, deadlines, and current leadership. Project management will teach you the importance of organizing teams and structuring a positive and constructive environment for problem-solving.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a

recommended plan of certificates

that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.

Outcomes

Prepare project objectives, goals, and priorities
Organize the work required to successfully complete a project
Discern stakeholder needs to influence project outcomes