Brandeis Online

January 14, 2025

While natural leadership skills can go a long way, even the most confident of leaders can benefit from knowledge of tried-and-true project management techniques.

Maybe you’re already the leader of a team, and you’re preparing to spearhead a new high-stakes project. Or maybe you’re seeking out a more involved role, and you’re looking to back up your project management capabilities with a respected credential. Either way, a background in project management can give you a leg-up in a wide range of industries, equipping you with the skills needed to successfully deliver projects of any size.

While you may be ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, it can be daunting to commit to a full degree program — even if it’s part-time and online. That’s where Brandeis Online’s new project management certificates come in.

With just four courses each, our Project Management Master’s Certificate and Agile Project Management Master’s Certificate can provide you with a strong foundation in a range of project management techniques and deliverables, in a fraction of the time and cost of a full degree. 100% online and asynchronous, our master’s certificates allow you to learn on your schedule, so you don’t have to make sacrifices at work or at home. Even better, each master’s certificate opens a door to our MS in Project and Program Management, if you decide to pursue a full degree later down the line.

Each master’s certificate is designed to meet the specific needs of leaders and managers depending on their existing knowledge and goals. Continue reading to discover the benefits of each one.

Project Management Master’s Certificate

The Project Management Master’s Certificate is a four-course certificate focusing on traditional project management principles and techniques. You’ll learn to manage projects using a linear and structured approach, following the “waterfall” method to deliver projects within scope, time and budget.

In addition to covering the foundations of project management, the Project Management Master’s Certificate also dives deep into project scheduling and cost management, risk management and the human side of project leadership. You’ll learn how to manage projects from start to finish, beginning with carefully constructed plans and following through using tools and metrics to measure project performance every step of the way.

Assignments in the Project Management Master’s Certificate will equip you with skills and techniques that you can readily apply in your day-to-day job — even before you complete the program. With hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience with creating key project management deliverables, including detailed project charters, scope documents, schedules and budgets. Not only this, but you’ll learn how to identify and mitigate project risks, using qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure that your approach does not cost your company excess time or money.

By the end of the Project Management Master’s Certificate, you’ll have a credential certifying your project management expertise — and you’ll have the knowledge needed to lead teams and projects to success.

Agile Project Management Master’s Certificate

The Agile Project Management Master’s Certificate is a four-course program that covers aspects of both traditional and agile project management. While traditional project management follows a linear “waterfall” approach, agile project management is more flexible, involving multiple iterations of a cyclical process.

Agile project management is often used in projects involving software development, although it is increasingly being adopted in a wide range of industries. By constantly reassessing throughout the project lifecycle, managers can more effectively mitigate risk and ensure that a project meets company or user needs.

With courses on both traditional and agile project management techniques, the Agile Project Management Master’s Certificate will prepare you to recognize which method is best for a certain project, tailoring your approach based on specific needs and goals. In courses like RPJM 130: Demystifying Agile Project Management and RPJM 135: Agile Tools and Techniques, you’ll gain practical experience creating Agile deliverables like vision statements, product backlogs, iteration plans and burn-down charts. You’ll also master Agile frameworks like Scrum and Extreme Programming, which will prepare you to manage sprints, track progress and adapt to changing project requirements.

By the end of the Agile Project Management Master’s Certificate, you’ll not only have a credential certifying your knowledge of in-demand Agile methodologies, but you’ll walk away with the confidence necessary to manage even the most dynamic projects and teams.

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To learn more about our online master's certificate options, please visit our master's certificate page.