Online Microcertificate in Strategic Project Management
The online graduate microcertificate in strategic project management from Arizona State University provides advanced skills to lead projects, improve efficiency and drive organizational success without pursuing a full degree. This targeted program delivers high-impact knowledge in sustainable project planning, assessment and execution. Through applied learning and real-world projects, you’ll gain practical experience and preparation for certifications such as CAPM®, PMP® and GPM®.
Quick facts
Next start date: 03/16/2026
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 9
How this microcertificate prepares you to become a project manager
What is a microcertificate?
A microcertificate is a graduate certificate that takes 9-14 credit hours to complete and offers a seamless pathway to quickly gain expertise in a targeted area. You may also be able to apply the credits you earn from a microcertificate toward a graduate degree. Speak with an enrollment coach for more information.
Improve your project management skills in these courses
Courses in the strategic project management microcertificate cover project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, cost management, risk assessment and mitigation. You’ll explore quality assurance, performance measurement and project management tools and software, while learning to navigate diverse methodologies such as agile, waterfall and hybrid frameworks. Emphasis on stakeholder engagement and regenerative project planning ensures you can add measurable value to any project from concept to completion. Courses include:
Project management careers you’ll be prepared for
As a graduate, the strategic project management microcertificate gives you applied knowledge that prepares you for a variety of project management roles. This microcertificate is especially valuable for professionals in engineering, business, sustainability, technology and health care who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities or transition into project management positions. Roles you’ll be ready for include:
Learn from leading faculty in project management
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research
- Association Fellows
- American Psychological Association Fellows
- Fulbright scholars
Learn from leading faculty in project management
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research
- Association Fellows
- American Psychological Association Fellows
- Fulbright scholars
How to apply
Applicants to the microcertificate in strategic project management must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
Study at a globally recognized university
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.
#1
in innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs
Top 10%
best global universities
80%
of graduates reported their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
