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Global Project and Program Management Certificate

Program Overview

The Global Project and Program Management academic certificate is designed to prepare project and program managers to become leaders. Upon completion, students will be prepared to employ a variety of disciplined and agile project management tools and techniques to guide projects and programs for maximum benefit to their organization. Students will integrate, coordinate, and balance resources to achieve project goals and meet project schedule, quality, risk and financial constraints. The Global Project and Program Management certificate consists of 5 courses.

Program Requirements

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Global Project and Program Management Courses

IT 551PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

3
IT 552PROJECT PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

3
IT 553PRODUCT PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

3
IT 554AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3
IT 555GLOBAL PROJECT LEADERSHIP

3

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a graduate certificate from Walsh.

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 48 calendar months (four years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the chief academic officer or designee.
  • Earn a minimum 15 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 6 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 9 semester credit hours in residence in the Global Project and Program Management certificate program.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the graduate certificate requirements at Walsh.
  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation Form with the Records and Registration office. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
  • Students can view their program completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”