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Project management is found across the private, public, and military sectors – especially within information technology. This certificate is designed for both technical and non-technical students who want to gain the knowledge and skills relating to software development or IT project management.
Completion of the information technology and project management and/or the advanced project management courses as part of the certificate prepares you for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM®) exams.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU’s College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College’s Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
The graduate certificate in information technology project management is offered by the College of Business Department of Computer Information Systems.
Project management is found across the private, public, and military sectors – especially within information technology. This certificate is designed for both technical and non-technical students who want to gain the knowledge and skills relating to software development or IT project management.
Completion of the information technology and project management and/or the advanced project management courses as part of the certificate prepares you for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM®) exams.
Every credit earned applies toward CSU’s online or on-campus Master of Computer Information Systems, after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program for IT Project Development, students can expect to learn:
- Develop a solid foundation in project management principles, methodologies, and best practices, including project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Gain proficiency in software development and coding, including languages like Java, Python, or C++, and learn how to design and implement IT solutions.
- Learn how to design and manage databases, including data modeling, SQL, and database optimization for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Understand the principles of Agile and Scrum project management, with a focus on iterative development, collaboration, and adaptability.
- Acquire skills in software testing and quality assurance techniques to ensure that IT projects meet quality and performance standards.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Can be completed in two semesters |
| Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
|
‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
- The strategic role and management of information technology software development projects
- Advanced tools and techniques to strategically execute projects, programs and portfolios.
- Skills to incorporate advanced risk management, change movement and performance/control measures in cross-functional projects.
- Preparation for the PMP or the CAP-M exam through PMI.
- Software systems engineering, process management and control, project planning and management
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Can be completed in two semesters |
| Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
| Credits: |
9‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
|
| Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap |
‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid
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- Fall
AdmissionApply by July 31
- Spring
AdmissionApply by Jan 1