Master's Certificate
in Program Management
The Program Management Professional Development Program was created to meet the needs of the increasing number of professionals responsible for managing programs. The Master’s Certificate in Program Management offers a structured array of courses for program managers chosen from various ESI curricula to help strengthen your skills and develop the basis of knowledge required to manage programs successfully.
Backed by The George Washington University, this certificate is an excellent way to showcase your skills and set yourself apart as a leader.
Requirements
You must successfully complete complete five courses within four years. You must adhere to any restrictions noted on the course description pages.
Since the Master’s Certificate in Program Management is designed for professionals with demonstrated commitment to the discipline of program management, you must supply ESI with evidence of the following before your certificate can be awarded:
- Project Management Experience
& Education (one of the following):- ESI/GW Master’s Certificate in Project Management or Information Technology Project Management, or Advanced Master’s Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in project management from an organization that has been approved by ESI
- PMP® Certification
- Project management certification from a formal, client-sponsored, internal certification program that has been approved by ESI
- 3,000 hours of project management experience
- Program Management Experience:
3,000 hours of program management experience
Application for Certificate
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You may take any course in the curriculum without applying to the certificate program; however, your application must be approved before a certificate will be awarded.
Sample Program Managment Certificate Paths
The masters's certificate is a flexible program designed to meet the specific needs of program managers across all industries. See examples of ways you can structure your program management courses for your masters's certificate in program management.
Sample Program Managment Certificate Paths
Office of Student Affairs
For more information about substitutions, master's certificates, qualifying classes, certificate completion dates, transcripts, ACE credit, professional development units (PDUs) and other professional credits, contact the ESI Office of Student Affairs, +1 (888) ESI-4681.
Course Counselors
Our Course Counselors are ready to help you plan your certificate or select courses that best meet your needs and career goals. A Course Counselor is available at +1 (888) ESI-4680.
ESI's Partnership with GW
Through its partnership with GW, ESI courses lead to master's certification in program management, project management and contracting and professional certification in business analysis and business skills. The master's and professional’s certificates are professional credentials that represent the attainment of advanced knowledge and skills. The program does not carry academic credit.
| Master's Certificate |
|---|
| You must take: |
| Program Management |
| Take any two: |
| Core Business Skills Courses |
| Take any two courses from the following: |
| Courses for Experienced Project Managers |
| Project Management Electives (choose from following) |
| Business Process Analysis, Innovation and Design |
| Negotiation Skills for Project Managers |
| Vendor Selection: A Collaborative Approach |
| Writing Statements of Work: The Heart of Any Contract |
| Selected Contract Management courses (choose from following) |
| Advanced Source Selection |
| CPIC and the Exhibit 300* |
| Applied Earned Value Management |
| Managing Performance-Based Service Awards |
| Subcontract Management |
| Managing Outsourcing Contracts |
| Administration of Commercial Contracts |
| PgMPSM Exam Preparation |
Upon successful completion of the required five courses, you will earn a Master's Certificate in Program Management awarded by ESI and The George Washington University.
* This course is only offered on-site.