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5 Reasons Why Earning an Online Project Management Certificate or Degree at CSU Global is a Smart Choice

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1. You Can Clear the Path for Your Dream Job in Project Management

A CSU Global project management certificate, degree, or the prestigious PMP certification — which our PMP online training will prepare you for — can be your key to career advancement. By pursuing these qualifications, you’re signaling a future career path to your employer, which may result in opportunities to use your skills as you build them. And when it comes to moving into a project manager role, picture a hiring scenario where it’s between you and another candidate – equipped with a degree or certificate from CSU Global, you’re the standout choice.

When 88% of CSU Global graduates say they secured a better job with their CSU Global degree, you can be sure that you’re not just enrolling in a university — you’re designing a future that works for you.

2. PMI’s GAC Accreditation Is A Mark of Excellence and Practical Advantage

The Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs distinguishes CSU Global’s project management programs. This accreditation is not just a mark of quality; it ensures that the curriculum is designed to meet the current and anticipated needs of business and government organizations.

The GAC accreditation means that our core project management modules are pre-approved for contact hours and PDUs, crucial for PMI credential examinations and continuing education requirements. Additionally, graduates from our GAC-accredited program receive substantial credit towards the experience requirement for any PMI certification, setting them ahead in their project management career journey.

3. You’ll Learn from True Project Management Experts at CSU Global

Benefit from a curriculum taught by instructors with relevant and recent industry experience. CSU Global’s project management courses are crafted for practical, real-world applicability, ensuring you gain immediately beneficial skills in any project management role.

Is project management hard? While project management does require a complex set of skills and unique abilities, as well as great attention to detail and excellent time management, the rewards for developing your skills in this field are well worth the effort. As PMI notes, 2.3 million people will be needed each year to fill all of the project management-oriented positions expected to open by 2030. CSU Global instructors bring the real world into the classroom and focus on imparting the hands-on skills needed for success.

4. You’ll Learn the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

Our programs align with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Body of Knowledge. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a set of guidelines and standard terminology for project management and is a foundational, guiding resource for project managers. It’s organized into five process groups: initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. It encompasses ten knowledge areas, including project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.

Our accreditation and focus on PMBOK ensures that your education at CSU Global is comprehensive, up-to-date, and recognized globally.

5. We understand that school is a priority but that it’s not your only priority

CSU Global’s online project management programs are designed for maximum flexibility. Study at your own pace, balancing your education with work and family.

No matter which project management path you choose at CSU Global, you’ll appreciate the “flexible structure” of how we operate. All courses are eight weeks long and 100% online. You can take them whenever and wherever you want. Whatever you need, we go there — from tutoring to technical support, from resume and interview help to writing center support.

Recognized for its outstanding quality and flexibility, our project management program(s) consistently ranks at the top:

  • #1 – Best Online Bachelor’s in Project Management Program of 2023, Best Colleges
  • #1 – Top 25 Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Project Management, Top Management Degrees
  • #1 – Top 25 Online Master’s in Project Management for 2019, Best Masters Programs
  • #2 – The Best Online Bachelor’s in Project Management Programs 2022, The Best Schools
  • #2 – Best Online Project Management Degrees 2021, ZDNet
  • #3 – Best Online Masters in Project Management Programs of 2023, Online Masters Colleges
  • #4 – Best Online Project Management Degree Programs of 2023, Intelligent

So there you have—five good reasons why CSU Global is a top choice for those seeking to advance their project management careers. We invite you to explore CSU Global’s Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Master’s Degree in Project Management (MPM), as well as our Undergraduate Project Management Certificate and Graduate Certificate in Project Management.