Advanced Master's Certificate
Project Management
ESI created the Advanced Master's Certificate in Project Management for professionals who have a strong background in the field, yet want to expand their knowledge and skills by focusing on today's higher-level, strategic project management issues. Now, you can apply ESI's Courses for Experienced Project Managers toward this professional certificate or as an elective course toward a master's certificate and strengthen your base of knowledge.
Backed by The George Washington University School of Business, this certificate recognizes professionals who have obtained a higher readiness for today's toughest project management challenges.
Requirements
The courses in the program are divided into three knowledge and competency areas: Advanced Knowledge, Leadership and Negotiations and Strategic Organizational Practices.
To earn an Advanced Master's Certificate in Project Management, you must successfully complete five courses within four years. The five courses may be taken from any of the three knowledge areas:
- Advanced Knowledge
Provides a focused, in-depth understanding of project management principles and practices
- Leadership and Negotiations
Focuses on the "human" element within the project life cycle with emphasis on leadership, negotiation, and team relations.
- Strategic Organizational Practices
Focuses on using project and program management concepts and processes to facilitate organization-wide initiatives and to meet specific organizational goals.
Courses may be applied toward only one master's or professional certificate. You must adhere to the restrictions noted on the course pages.
Maintaining Your PMP® Certification
All Courses for Experienced Project Managers earn PDUs that you can apply toward maintaining your PMP® certification.
In addition, Master's Certificate holders may qualify for advanced standing status toward a Master of Science in Project Management from The George Washington University.
| Advanced Master's Certificate |
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| Take five courses from any of the three knowledge and competency areas: |
| Advanced Knowledge |
| Leading Complex Projects |
| Managing Global Projects |
| Rapid Assessment and Recovery of Troubled Projects |
| Requirements Management: A Key to Project Success |
| Unlocking the Power of Earned Value Management | Leadership and Negotiations |
| Leading High-Performing Project Teams* |
| Leading Project Managers |
| Strategic Organizational Practices |
| Aligning Project Management with Organizational Strategy |
| Program Management |
| Taking Charge of Organizational Change |
| Receive Your Certificate |
* Simulation
NOTE: An application must be submitted and approved before a certificate may be awarded
Upon successful completion of the required five courses, and after your application has been approved you will earn an Advanced Master's Certificate in Project Management awarded by ESI and The George Washington University.
Applying for the Advanced Master's Certificate in Project Management
Since the Advanced Master's Certificate is designed for professionals with demonstrated commitment to the discipline of project management, you must supply ESI with evidence of one of the following before your certificate can be awarded:
- ESI/GW Master's Certificate in Project Management or Information Technology 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
Application for Certificate
You may take any course in the program without applying to the certificate program. However, your application must be approved before a certificate will be awarded. For more information, please call the ESI Office of Student Affairs at +1 (888) ESI-4681.
On-site Sessions Available
If your company has 15 or more people to train, the Advanced Master's Certificate may be customized to fit your corporate curriculum goals. Choose one or more of the following options:
- Substitute an in-house course that is equivalent to a course in one of the three knowledge areas
- Identify one course in the program that participants from your organization are required to complete
- Replace one of the courses from the Advanced Knowledge area with an individually tailored Advanced Practicum that requires participants to apply the advanced knowledge and skills acquired throughout the curriculum to their own projects
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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.