Project Management Certificate
Earn Your Project Management Certificate at OC
Gain practical, Christ-centered project management skills with OC’s graduate certificate. Created in response to industry demand, this program equips you to lead teams, manage timelines and make an immediate impact in your role or next career step.
Project Leadership, Rooted in Purpose
Complete your certificate in as little as a few months and deliver immediate impact in your workplace.
Degree PlanWhy Earn a Project Management Certificate?
Immediate Workplace Impact
Gain practical skills in project planning, execution, quality control and agile methodologies that translate directly into your day-to-day responsibilities.
Career Advancement
Strengthen your qualifications for leadership roles and demonstrate your ability to manage projects effectively across teams and organizations.
High-Demand Skill Set
Project management skills are needed across industries including healthcare, business, engineering, technology and nonprofit organizations.
A Step Toward More
This certificate provides a strong foundation for continued academic and professional growth.
Why Choose OC’s Project Management Certificate?
OC’s program was developed in response to industry and employer needs—equipping professionals with skills they can apply immediately while building a foundation for long-term growth.
Built for the Workplace
Designed with input from industry partners, this certificate focuses on skills professionals can use right away to lead projects more effectively.
Fully Online + Flexible
Courses are offered in a 100% online, asynchronous format, allowing you to balance work, life and learning.
Taught by Experienced Faculty
Learn from professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom and invest in your personal and professional growth.
Faith-Integrated Learning
Rooted in Christian values, the program emphasizes ethical leadership, wise decision-making and integrity in every aspect of project management.
Accelerated Format
Complete four courses in 7-week terms and finish in as little as 15–28 weeks.
Designed for Working Professionals
Your time matters. So does your growth.
OC’s Project Management Certificate is structured to fit your life while helping you move forward:
- 100% Online Format – Learn on your schedule with asynchronous coursework designed for flexibility.
- Accelerated 7-Week Terms – Stay focused and make steady progress without long-term course commitments.
- Manageable Course Load – Take one course at a time while balancing work and other responsibilities.
A Pathway to Your Master’s Degree
This certificate is more than a standalone credential. It’s a starting point.
All four courses apply directly toward OC’s Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), giving you a seamless transition into a full graduate degree when you’re ready to take the next step.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Begin with the certificate to build momentum now, then seamlessly continue into the MSPM when you’re ready to take the next step.
ApplyProject Management Certificate
Admission Requirements
Apply at oc.edu/apply
- Submit official college transcripts (minimum cumulative GPA 2.5)
- GMAT/GRE within five years (waived if: GPA ≥ 3.25, or GPA ≥ 3.0 + 5+ years business experience, or 9+ hours of graduate coursework with a B or better)
- $25 application fee
Our Mission
Our mission in the College of Business is to provide a challenging, contemporary curriculum while building a community rooted in our enduring Christian values.
