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Project Management Graduate Certificate

Lead and Collaborate Across Industries

Build your expertise by adding a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. This 12-credit certificate helps you develop the skills employers look for, including planning, budgeting, documentation, scheduling deliverables, team communication and leadership. You’ll learn how to manage work from start to finish and deliver results in fast-paced environments. The skills you gain can be applied immediately, whether you are looking to grow in your current role or take the next step in your career.

Want to learn more? Contact us at ProjectMgtGraduate@boisestate.edu.

Why Choose a Project Management Graduate Certificate?

Project management skills help turn ideas into action. In this certificate, you’ll learn from PMP-certified faculty who bring real-world insight into every class. Course content reflects current certification standards and industry expectations.

  • Strengthen your leadership, communication and collaboration abilities
  • Gain hands-on strategies for solving problems and working with diverse teams
  • Work with other professionals across a wide range of industries

Classes and Scheduling

The project management graduate certificate is made up of four courses that create a solid base in project management practices and can be completed in as little as two semesters.

View Project Management Courses

Review the following table for details on applied teamwork certificate courses.

CourseCredits
PROJMGT 500 Managing Projects3
PROJMGT 501 Documenting Projects3
PROJMGT 550 Managing Project Budgets3
PROJMGT 560 Project Management Plans3
Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. PROJMGT 501). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Costs

Students who take classes 100% online pay $525 per credit during the 2026-27 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, books, webcam, headphones with a mic and internet access — all of which are required for the online program.

Start Your Application

To apply for the project management certificate, you must submit a short, 250-word statement addressing how the program aligns with your career aspirations and apply to Boise State University.

If you are a current Boise State student and would like to add the certificate to your degree, please work with your advisor.

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Authorization

Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.

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Contact us for support by emailing us at ProjectMgtGraduate@boisestate.edu.