Project Management Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

There is a high demand for trained project managers in the Peninsula and surrounding areas in various industries, such as information technology, construction, medical, and more. Project managers average salary in San Mateo County is $108,000/year, which provides a living wage in this area.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Identify and define project needs.
Identify, analyze, and resolve project problems.
Plan project schedules and budgets.
Manage effectively in a variety of project organizational structures.
Communicate effectively among various project personnel and stakeholders.

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

This program is designed for individuals working at the supervisory level and for those interested in supervisory positions. An advisory committee composed of representatives from various types of businesses and industrial organizations has assisted the College staff in the development of the program.

Career opportunities for those with supervisory and management training should improve dramatically in the years ahead. Employers in virtually every field will be seeking individuals with formal training in organization and management for supervisorial, mid-level, and top management positions. Specific management opportunities include administrative assistant, bank trust officer, branch manager, chief executive officer, claims adjuster, department/division manager, employment interviewer, first-line supervisor, inventory manager, management consultant, information systems consultant, management trainee, office manager, operations manager, plant manager, president, production controller, project manager, shift supervisor, small business owner/manager, and store manager. Some of these careers require a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. The program provides readily usable skills for the student who earns an Associate degree, as well as a base for those who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Project Management certificate prepares students with the essential skills and education to be a successful project manager and perform skills such as planning, leading, executing and controlling organizational projects, as well as a variety of techniques requiring technology and soft skills.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 12 units		Units
BUS. 401	Business Communications	3 units
MGMT 100	Introduction to Management	3 units
MGMT 106	Essentials of Negotiation	3 units
MGMT 265	Project Management	3 units

Required selective courses: 3 units, choose one		Units
ACTG 100	Accounting Procedures	3 units
BUS. 101	Human Relations At Work	3 units
MGMT 220	Organizational Behavior	3 units

Total Required Units: 15