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Project Management Certificate

Take control of the most important project of all…your career.

Project management professionals are vital to companies everywhere and are needed in practically every profession – from construction to communications to the tech industry. As a result, the need for employees who can maximize productivity while minimizing resources is high on company priority lists across the nation.

Our Project Management Program is designed to enhance your skillset with an empowering set of tools that’ll help you successfully contribute to the efficiency and growth of your company. Regardless of which industry or specialization you decide to pursue, you’ll be fully prepared take a lead role on whatever task lies in front of you.

Perhaps most importantly, the program is offered 100% online, so you can successfully manage your work/life/school balance.

Students can take all five courses and receive a certificate of completion, or just the courses needed for skill development and improvement.

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At A Glance

5 PDUs
$400-$500 per class
Online
Spring 2025: January 14, 2025

Enrollment Requirements

Unlock your potential with our open-enrollment program — no admissions process, no barriers, just opportunity. Whether you're starting fresh or building on your skills, everyone is welcome to join and thrive. Join us now and see where your potential can take you!

Program Outline and Requirements

If you wish to receive a certificate of completion, you must complete all five courses with a grade of "credit" in each course - all courses are graded on a credit/no credit basis and carry professional development units (PDU). These courses are not eligible to be applied towards a degree unless permitted by a university. To receive a grade of "credit" you must achieve a 70% or higher.

CSU Bakersfield Extended Education course hours can be applied towards the education requirements for Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI®). For more information about the PMP® certification from PMI®, please review the requirements on the PMI website.

Tuition and Fees

The following are estimated costs for the Project Management Certificate Program.

Typical costs are as follows:

$400PJMX 8010

Introduction to Project Management

$500PJMX 8020

Project Planning and Scheduling using Microsoft Office Project

$400PJMX 8030

Managing the Project Team

$400PJMX 8040

Project Procurement and Quality Management

Payment Options

There are two payment options for your convenience:

  1. Pay the full course fee amount at the time of registration.
  2. Sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your classes over a longer period of time.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

Tuition Deferment Plan

How to Enroll

To enroll in the Project Management Certificate program at CSU Bakersfield, complete the following:

Complete Application
plus
Application Fee

Enrollment Deadlines

We offer start dates for two terms throughout the year. Please see the deadlines below for each term. 

Fall Semester Enrollment

Feb10Enrollment Opens
Aug 01Deadline

Spring Semester Enrollment

Sep10Enrollment Opens
Jan14Regular Deadline
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