Project Management

Program Overview

Be the leader behind successful projects with Palm Beach State College’s Project Management Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP). For students or professionals with a bachelor's degree, it's an opportunity to sharpen specialized skills and drive professional advancement. Grounded in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), this comprehensive program gives you a strong foundation in project management fundamentals used across industries.

Gain hands-on experience with every stage of the project life cycle — from initiating and planning to execution and closing. Learn and apply skills to manage risks, balance trade-offs, integrate AI tools, make project selections and tackle complex business challenges like cost estimation and scheduling. This program prepares you to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) exams.

PBSC's Project Management program empowers you to lead with confidence by developing skills to lead a team, optimize performance, resolve conflict and deliver results.

Program Details

Admission requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
Location: Online and on-site at Lake Worth campus
Credits: 21
Program length: One year (full-time)
Start Terms: Fall, Spring and Summer
Cost: $101 per credit hour for Florida residents, plus fees. View tuition details.
Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn about financial aid options.

This program is part of the Business Pathway. Learn More

Career Outlook

The Project Management CPP program sets you apart as a strategic professional ready to move into leadership roles. As project management roles are projected to increase over the next few years, graduates are well-positioned for employment. Students gain transferable skills suited for high-earning roles in business and information technology-related fields, such as business analysts and quality assurance managers.

You’ll gain the principles needed to earn industry-recognized certifications that boost credibility and salary, accelerate career growth and open doors to exciting new opportunities. You can build on this foundation by applying program credits toward graduate studies for continued professional advancement.

Stackable Credentials

With the Project Management certificate, you can:

Pursue a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) or other master's degrees at public and private universities nationwide.
Learn principles from the Project Management Institute and pursue industry certifications, including Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Why Choose PBSC?

High Standards: Learn practices from the Project Management Body of Knowledge, standardized by the Project Management Institute.
Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making a cutting-edge education accessible to all.
Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in today's economy.
Supportive Community: Access internships, industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

If you haven’t yet earned a bachelor's degree, you can get started in PBSC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management.

If you already have a bachelor's degree, you can apply to the CPP in Project Management by filling out PBSC's general application on the Admissions webpage and selecting Program Code C810.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's certificate in Project Management is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a field that's shaping the future. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!

Certificate of Professional Preparation (Program Code: C810)

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