Program Focus Areas
USC’s Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate Program will enable you to identify scope, risks and resources efficiently – empowering you with a highly sought after skill set most companies are seeking. This program is designed to introduce you to the Project Management Certificate which is a gateway to earning your Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.
This course will cover:
- Project life cycle
- Defining scope
- Scheduling logistics
- Project risks
- Maintaining control
- Execution
This course has given me a better idea of project manager roles, responsibilities, and how to use different tools and materials to put in practice. - Luis Velazquez, September 2023 participant
Course Outline
Day 1
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management
- Describe a Project
- Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
- Identify the Role of a Project Manager
Lesson 2: Initiating a Project
- Determine the Scope of a Project
- Identify the Skills for a Project Team
- Identify the Risks to a Project
Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure
- Sequence the Activities
- Create a Project Schedule
Day 2
Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control
- Analyze the Risks to a Project
- Create a Communication Plan
- Plan for Change Control
Lesson 5: Managing a Project
- Begin Project Work
- Execute the Project Plan
- Track Project Progress
- Report Performance
- Implement Change Control
Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase
- Close a Project
- Create a Final Report
Tuition for the Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate Program is $750, which includes all course materials.
Registration and Fees
Please note: Space is limited and your seat in the course is not confirmed until payment is received. Additionally, payment must be received at least seven days prior to the start of the course.
| Dates / Sessions | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Project Management - Classroom 09/08/2025 - 09/09/2025 Meets Monday & Tuesday 2 Sessions Register Online Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before the course starts. |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $750.00 |
| Dates / Sessions | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Project Management - Online 10/20/2025 - 10/21/2025 Meets Monday & Tuesday 2 Sessions Register Online Notes: Course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before the course starts. |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $750.00 |
Registration and Payment Notes
We accept online payment via electronic check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace,
a secure electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university.
Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete
when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not
guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.
Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online
instructions about one week before the program begins.
USC's Project Management Certificate program was essential in helping me qualify for and pass my PMP exam! The PMP study material can be repetitive and memorization-heavy, but instructor Tony Bryant made the class engaging, interactive, and fun. The opportunity to network with other PMP aspirants from across the state was a wonderful bonus that I wouldn't have had with another program. - Lindsey Rambow, July 2022 participant