Associate's Certificate in Project Management
The program of study provides an introduction to project management and is appropriate for anyone who needs a basic working knowledge of the subject.
To earn an Associate's Certificate in Project Management, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete three courses within two years.
- Pass the final test at the end of each course with a minimum grade of 70%
- Attend at least 90% of class time.
The following courses help you prepare for this certification.
Start by taking the following introductory Project Management course:
Project Management Fundamentals (PM01)
Then take one of the following Project Management Core courses:
Project Management, Leadership, and Communication (PM02)
Schedule and Cost Control (PM03)
Contract Management Principles and Practices (PM05)
Quality for Project Managers (PM06)
Finally, take one course from either the Project Management Core courses listing above or the Project Management Electives listing below:
Applied Project Management (PM08)
Financial Management for Project Management Professionals (PM23)
Negotiation Skills for Project Managers (PM26)
Establishing and Managing the Project Management Office (PM80)
Project Troubleshooting and Recovery (PM83)
Leading Complex Projects (PM86)
Earned Value Management (PM91)
Project Portfolio Management (PM94)
Upon successful completion of the required courses and depending on your geographic region, you may be awarded an Associate's Certificate in Project Management by McMaster University Centre. Please check with your local Global Knowledge campus for details.
Transfer of Credits between Project Management/IT Project Management and Business Analysis Certificates:
Students wishing to complete an Associate's Certificate in Project Management/IT Project Management AND an Associate's Certificate in Business Analysis may apply one course from the first certificate to the second certificate.

