Earn Your Project Management Certificate Online
Designed for professionals seeking practical training from a nationally recognized university.
Explore all course options below and enroll in the one that fits your goals and schedule.
USF’s Project Management Certificate is a noncredit professional program built for working adults who want hands-on training without the commitment of a degree. Whether you’re guiding teams or launching new initiatives, our focused courses teach real-world project management skills rooted in the principles of the PMBOK® Guide.
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COURSE OVERVIEW - PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Our programs are designed with industry input and taught by instructors who understand what today’s professionals need to succeed. As a member of the 71 prestigious universities in the Association of American Universities (AAU), USF is part of an elite group of top research institutions in North America.
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Course Policies and Payment Information
Course Fees
Course fees must be paid before beginning a class. Fees are posted for each course. Some programs have special registration procedures and requirements. These are posted on the program/course web page. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and company-approved purchase orders payable to USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are not accepted per university policy.
Attendance
To complete our open enrollment noncredit courses satisfactorily, you must attend 75 percent of multiple class meetings. One-day classes require full-day attendance. Some courses/programs may have additional completion requirements. Check the program description for details and/or check with your instructor. No course re-sits are allowed. Participants that have not met the attendance requirement and are seeking a letter of completion for a course may re-register at full cost of attendance for a future offering.
Course Withdrawals / Refunds
USF reserves the right to cancel any noncredit course, in which case registration fees are fully refunded. If it becomes necessary for USF to cancel, postpone or combine courses, or change a course location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If a course is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. If a registration is received after the enrollment limit has been reached, a full refund will be issued.
Withdrawals and refunds from Corporate Training and Professional Education courses must be in writing prior to the course start time. Fees are associated with withdrawals/refunds.
Submit requests via email to barnesk@usf.edu. No withdrawals or refunds will be issued after the course start date.
Allow 5–7 working days for credit card refunds and 6–8 weeks for check refunds.
For USF policies: https://www.usf.edu/regulations-policies/index.aspx
Self-Paced and Instructor-Led Options
Flexible Scheduling
Industry-Recognized Curriculum
No Application Required
SUMMARY
Advance your career with a project management program built for how work actually gets done today. USF’s Project Management Certificate blends proven methodologies with hands-on execution, modern tools, and practical AI applications. You will learn how to lead projects across predictive, agile, and hybrid environments while building plans that stand up in real organizations. Beyond practices in theory alone, this course emphasizes clarity, decision-making, and delivery that drives results. You will finish with a portfolio-ready capstone project that demonstrates your ability to manage complex projects and communicate outcomes with confidence.
YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO
- Produce a complete, end-to-end project plan using the methodology best suited to the scenario
- Integrate AI-enhanced artifacts into a cohesive project narrative
- Deliver a concise executive-level project pitch demonstrating clarity, risk awareness, and strategic thinking
- Demonstrate readiness to lead real-world projects with confidence and adaptability
DATES
April 28 to May 21, 2026
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
(April 28, 30; May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, and 21)
FORMAT
Online | 3 Weeks
COST
$2,495
INSTRUCTOR
Paul A. Capello, PMP. CSM
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INSTRUCTOR BIO
Paul A. Capello is a leadership expert with two decades of experience driving success across healthcare IT, AI, and strategic innovation. Consistently ranked in the top 10% of Project Management professionals, he has earned multiple Project Excellence Awards for delivering high-impact initiatives that shape organizational performance. Paul’s leadership has advanced critical projects at institutions including Shriners Children’s, Bayfront Health, Cerner Corporation, and the University of South Florida. As an educator, Paul has taught thousands of professionals how to enhance processes and deliver exceptional results.
