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Master's Certificate in Project Management

Master's Certificate in
Project Management / e-Training

This certificate is also available by combining e-Training courses with our classroom courses.

With everyone who's ever managed a project calling himself or herself a "project manager," professional credentials are increasingly important. The Master's Certificate in Project Management recognizes professionals who have attained the knowledge and experience to oversee all aspects of project management, including initiation, scheduling, quality, procurement and communications issues.

Backed by The George Washington University School of Business in Washington, DC, this professional certificate distinguishes you from your peers. Below are certificate courses and requirements.

Master's Certificate
Start by taking...
Managing Projects
Take at least
two of the following courses ...
Project Leadership, Management and Communications
Quality for Project Managers
Scheduling and Cost Control
Risk Management
Contracting for Project Managers
Project Management Applications
Apply up to four courses toward your master's certificate from the following Elective Courses ...
Information Technology Project Management courses*
Courses for Experienced Project Managers*
Business Analysis courses*
Contract Management courses*
Project Management Elective courses*
PMP® exam review courses*
Receive Your Certificate

* These classes are available via ESI's classroom training and may be applied to the Master's Certificate.

Upon successful completion of the required seven courses, you will earn a Master's Certificate in Project Management awarded by ESI and The George Washington University.

Requirements

The Project Management Curriculum consists of seven core courses that together address all project management domains found in the PMBOK Guide. To earn a Master's Certificate in Project Management, you must successfully complete seven courses within four years. At least three of these must be taken from the Core Project Management courses.

You may also take the PMP® Prep Exam Preparation (Classroom or Online) or PMP® Exam Power Prep and apply it towards earning your master's certificate.

Courses may be applied toward only one master's or professional certificate. You must adhere to the restrictions noted on the course pages.

Course Order

If you have little or no background in project management, we encourage you to choose the seven core courses as your course of study. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and you can customize the course of study to expand your knowledge base and skill set.

Preparing for the PMP® Exam

The course of study enables you to address the entire project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) established by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). As you complete the courses, you'll also be preparing for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam.

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.