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Program Overview
Madison College's Project Management Certificate was created to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills in project management aligned with the project management bodies of knowledge to successfully initiate, plan, execute, and close projects. Required courses will provide you with skills to:
- Initiate and gather project requirements, scope, and strategic objectives
- Form a project team and define ground rules and team roles
- Baseline and plan project schedule, cost, and quality
- Execute, monitor, and control projects
- Close projects, archive project documents for future lessons learned, and verify the project delivers the intended value
Program Details
Students in the Project Management Certificate program can attend full or part-time.
Classes for the Project Management Certificate may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Graduates who successfully complete the Project Management Certificate from Madison College are ready for a range of professional positions and globally recognized certifications in the field of project management, including:
- Project Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Project Facilitator
- Information Assistant
- Event Coordinator
- PMI - Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP)
- International Association of Administrative Professionals–CAP, PM
With advanced training, students may find employment as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Project Director
- Project Manager
- Event Manager
- Office Administrator
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Program Courses
Here's a sample course sequence that shows how classes for full-time students are typically organized by semester.
Once you're admitted, your full curriculum and sequence—including any pre-requisites—is defined in your Degree Progress Report.
Required Courses:10-102-135Project Management Fundamentals
Develop skills to manage a project from start to finish through teamwork. Class topics include project acceptance; defining, planning, scheduling, leading, monitoring, and controlling projects; and project closeout. Apply skills, both as a participant and a project leader, in case studies and group projects, using tools such as Microsoft Project, templates, charters, Gantt charts, critical paths, milestones, risk control and prioritization.3 credits10-106-109Business Spreadsheet Applications
Create professional, data-driven workbooks using Microsoft Excel. Develop skills with formulas, functions, worksheet formatting, charts, tables, conditional formatting, multiple worksheets and workbooks, templates, data validation, worksheet protection, and macros. Import and cleanse data, perform what-if analysis using Scenario Manager, Data Tables, and Solver, and complete loan amortization, investment analysis, and asset depreciation calculations.3 credits10-103-156Microsoft Project Tools
This course will use Microsoft project management tools, including but not limited to MS Project, Planner and Copilot, to plan a project, create and use a Gantt Chart, communicate project information, assign resources, assign costs, track project progress through completion, and share project information with other programs.3 creditsChoose one of the following courses. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or faculty advisor prior to enrolling to determine which course option below meets their interests after certificate completion.10-102-131Change Management
Extend learning from Project Management Fundamentals with a deeper understanding of change management models, tools, and principles. Enhance business value by realizing sustainable changes successfully. Assess the current change environment and develop strategies, deal with barriers, and analyze the effect of perceptions, attitudes, biases, and organization culture on project outputs and outcomes.3 credits10-102-134Introduction to Business
Explore concepts related to business strategy, marketing, operations, finance, and corporate culture, as well as their interrelationship within the organization. Expand understanding through case studies and a computer business simulation. Recognize the role of small businesses and their participation in international markets. Use an Ethics framework, further explored in upper-level Program classes, to promote and enforce ethical behavior.3 credits -
How to Apply
Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
Application Dates
Fall 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027
Fall 2027
- Application available on October 15, 2026
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2027
Additional Notes
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Project Management career.
