Project Management Certificate | 62 PDUs

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What you'll learn:

Master project management from A to Z.
Plan, execute, and deliver projects on time.
Lead teams, manage risks, and drive results.

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Project Management Certificate – Comprehensive training for real-world project success

Build the competence to lead projects with confidence, structure, and measurable results.

The Project Management Certificate is a comprehensive course bundle, practice-oriented training program designed to develop your project management competence across the entire project lifecycle. From shaping the initial idea and establishing the business case to start-up and planning, leading execution, managing complexity, and realizing benefits, you gain the knowledge and methods needed to deliver successful projects.

You will develop a strong understanding of the principles, processes, and tools that underpin professional project management.
Explore traditional, agile, and hybrid project models, and learn how to select and adapt the right approach to the needs, complexity, and objectives of each project.
Build the skills to establish clear project objectives, define scope, develop realistic schedules and budgets, and create the governance structures needed for effective project execution.
Understand project charters, decision-making authority, matrix organizations, and the roles and responsibilities that keep projects aligned and moving forward.
Learn how to build effective project teams, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, engage stakeholders, and manage expectations through clear communication.
Develop the ability to monitor progress, report performance, and respond proactively to risks, changes, and deviations.
Learn how to assess opportunities, develop business cases, and establish a solid project foundation. For supplier organizations, this includes understanding bids, contracts, and the commercial considerations that shape project delivery.
Finally, learn how to close projects professionally, ensure effective handover to operations, evaluate results, capture lessons learned, and follow up on benefit realization. Because successful project management is not simply about completing activities on time and within budget — it is about delivering the intended value.

The Project Management Certificate equips you with a comprehensive project management toolkit, practical methods, and a stronger professional foundation to lead projects, contribute effectively to project teams, and create lasting value across industries and organizational settings.

Target audience

This course bundle is suitable for participants at all experience levels.

Our participants come from a wide range of industries – energy, aquaculture, oil and gas, public administration, healthcare, IT, telecommunications, construction, research, manufacturing, and production.

The common denominator? A need for structured project execution that drives development, change, profitability, and growth.

Whether you are new to project management or already experienced, you will benefit greatly from this training program. The Project Management Certificate is ideal for project managers, key project contributors, and anyone who wants to learn more about project management or work professionally with projects.

The Project Management Certificate is designed for small and medium-sized projects in both the private and public sectors, regardless of discipline.

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Project Management Certificate from DNV and PMI®

With the Project Management Certificate, certified by DNV and accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), I have documented knowledge, skills, and competence in modern project management and insight into internationally recognized standards and frameworks.

I have the principles, methods, resources, and discipline required to plan and execute projects effectively and professionally.

Templates, examples, tools, and AI support

Earn professional development units (PDUs).

All Project Academy courses are approved by PMI® (Project Management Institute), and you can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) to help maintain your PMP® certification.

Once you have completed a course, your course certificate will provide all the information you need to claim your PDUs.

The Project Management Certificate includes five core course modules, plus Agile Project Management as a bonus module:

Project Management Certificate | 62 PDUs

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 619 customer ratings

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$99.00

SAVE $900.00

Regular price: $999.00

Type
Online self-paced

PDUs
62

Access
12 months

Strengthen your CV with the Project Management Certificate.
Earn professional development units (PDUs).
Learn through award-winning, interactive video training.

Certifications and accreditations
Accredited by PMI® (Project Management Institute) and certified by DNV (DNV-ST-0008 Learning Programmes).

Project Management Certificate – Comprehensive training for real-world project success

Build the competence to lead projects with confidence, structure, and measurable results.

You will develop a strong understanding of the principles, processes, and tools that underpin professional project management.
Explore traditional, agile, and hybrid project models, and learn how to select and adapt the right approach to the needs, complexity, and objectives of each project.
Build the skills to establish clear project objectives, define scope, develop realistic schedules and budgets, and create the governance structures needed for effective project execution.
Understand project charters, decision-making authority, matrix organizations, and the roles and responsibilities that keep projects aligned and moving forward.
Learn how to build effective project teams, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, engage stakeholders, and manage expectations through clear communication.
Develop the ability to monitor progress, report performance, and respond proactively to risks, changes, and deviations.
Learn how to assess opportunities, develop business cases, and establish a solid project foundation. For supplier organizations, this includes understanding bids, contracts, and the commercial considerations that shape project delivery.
Finally, learn how to close projects professionally, ensure effective handover to operations, evaluate results, capture lessons learned, and follow up on benefit realization. Because successful project management is not simply about completing activities on time and within budget — it is about delivering the intended value.

Target audience

This course bundle is suitable for participants at all experience levels.

The common denominator? A need for structured project execution that drives development, change, profitability, and growth.

The Project Management Certificate is designed for small and medium-sized projects in both the private and public sectors, regardless of discipline.

Best practice – made practical

Certified competence that strengthens your career

Update your resume after completing the course

Project Management Certificate from DNV and PMI®

I have the principles, methods, resources, and discipline required to plan and execute projects effectively and professionally.

Templates, examples, tools, and AI support

Earn professional development units (PDUs).

All Project Academy courses are approved by PMI® (Project Management Institute), and you can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) to help maintain your PMP® certification.

Once you have completed a course, your course certificate will provide all the information you need to claim your PDUs.

The Project Management Certificate includes five core course modules, plus Agile Project Management as a bonus module:

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Why enroll?

Master the full project lifecycle. Build the skills to take projects from initial idea and planning to execution, successful delivery, and realized benefits.
Become the project professional employers want. Strengthen your ability to lead, collaborate, solve problems, and deliver results in complex project environments.
Stay ahead in a changing world. Invest in your professional development and build project management skills that remain relevant across industries and evolving ways of working.
Lead with confidence. Deliver with control. Gain practical methods, proven frameworks, and the professional confidence to make better decisions and keep projects moving forward.
Earn a credential that strengthens your professional profile. Validate your learning with a project management certificate from a DNV-certified and PMI®-accredited training program.
Stand out when new opportunities arise. Strengthen your CV and demonstrate your commitment to professional excellence when pursuing new roles, greater responsibility, or a career transition.
Invest in your next career move. Build the knowledge, confidence, and credibility to pursue new opportunities and position yourself for greater career and earning potential.
Bring AI into your project management toolkit. Develop practical knowledge of how AI can support project planning, analysis, decision-making, and more efficient project work.
Make a smart investment in your future. Gain comprehensive project management training and practical tools you can apply throughout your career — for an investment designed to deliver lasting professional value.

Course modules

1. Introduction to project management

Build the foundation for effective project management.

Learn the principles, methods, and practical tools that help projects move from idea to successful delivery. This course gives you a structured understanding of how projects are organized, planned, managed, and completed — drawing on established project management best practices.

You will explore how to define project objectives, establish clear roles and responsibilities, select the right project model, manage risks, and maintain control throughout the project lifecycle. You will also learn how sound governance, realistic planning, and effective expectation management contribute to better project outcomes.

What you will learn

Projects: Understand what defines a project and what distinguishes projects from ongoing operations.
Project management: Explore the principles, methods, and practices used to manage projects effectively.
Project organization: Learn how projects are structured and how the right organizational setup supports successful delivery.
Roles and responsibilities: Understand key project roles, decision-making authority, and accountability.
Project models: Discover how structured project models guide projects through their different phases.
The project factory: Understand how organizations can establish a consistent, repeatable approach to managing projects.
The business case: Learn how to establish the rationale for a project and connect it to business needs and expected benefits.
Project start-up and planning: Explore how to define objectives, establish a plan, and prepare the project for execution.
Execution and closure: Understand how to manage project delivery, monitor progress, and close projects in a structured way.
Project risk management: Learn how to identify, assess, and respond to risks before they undermine project success.
Project governance: Explore the structures, controls, and decision-making processes that keep projects aligned and on track.
Success Factors: Identify the key conditions and practices that increase the likelihood of successful project outcomes.

Complete the course. Demonstrate your knowledge.

After completing all course topics, you will take a final test. Pass the test to receive your course certificate and document your achievement.

2. Project planning

Build the foundation for effective project planning.

Learn the principles, methods, and practical tools that help you turn project objectives into realistic and achievable plans. This course gives you a structured understanding of how projects are initiated, defined, planned, and prepared for successful execution — drawing on established project planning best practices.

You will explore how to define outcome and result goals, establish project scope, develop realistic schedules, estimate costs, and analyze risks. You will also learn how buffer management and structured planning contribute to more robust project plans, better decision-making, and greater predictability throughout the project lifecycle.

What you will learn

Project planning: Understand the principles and processes of effective project planning and how they contribute to successful project delivery.
Project goals: Learn how to define clear outcome and result goals that establish direction and provide a basis for measuring project success.
Project start-up: Explore how to establish the foundations for a project and prepare it for structured planning and execution.
Scope: Understand how to define project scope, clarify deliverables, and establish boundaries to create a shared understanding of what the project will achieve.
Schedule: Learn how to develop realistic project schedules, organize activities, and establish milestones to support effective progress monitoring.
Cost estimation: Explore methods for estimating project costs and developing a realistic budget that supports informed decision-making.
Risk analysis: Learn how to identify, assess, and respond to project risks, including the use of buffers to manage uncertainty and improve plan robustness.
Project plan: Understand how to bring project goals, scope, schedule, costs, and risk assessments together in a coherent and actionable project plan.

Complete the course. Demonstrate your knowledge.

After completing all course topics, you will take a final test. Pass the test to receive your course certificate and document your achievement.

3. Project execution

Build the foundation for effective project execution.

Learn the principles, methods, and practical tools that help you turn project plans into successful results. This course gives you a structured understanding of how projects are launched, managed, monitored, and brought to completion — drawing on established project management best practices.

You will explore how to establish a strong project start, follow up on progress, manage deviations, and control changes throughout project execution. You will also learn how to handle uncertainties, conduct effective progress meetings, maintain control of project delivery, and ensure a structured handover and closure.

What you will learn

Execution and closure: Understand the key processes involved in executing project plans, delivering results, and bringing projects to a successful close.
A strong start: Learn how to establish a solid foundation for execution by aligning the project team, clarifying expectations, and ensuring readiness to proceed.
Follow-up: Explore how to monitor project progress, track performance, and maintain control of activities, resources, and deliverables.
Deviations: Understand how to identify, assess, and manage deviations from the project plan to minimize their impact on project objectives.
Changes: Learn how to evaluate, approve, and implement changes while maintaining control of project scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Uncertainties: Explore how to manage risks and uncertainties during execution and take appropriate action when circumstances change.
Progress meetings: Learn how to conduct effective progress meetings that support communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and accountability.
Closing phase: Understand how to complete deliverables, conduct handover, evaluate project results, and close the project in a structured way.

Complete the course. Demonstrate your knowledge.

After completing all course topics, you will take a final test. Pass the test to receive your course certificate and document your achievement.

4. Project organization

Build the foundation for effective project organization.

Learn the principles, methods, and practical tools that help you establish the right project organization and create the conditions for successful project delivery. This course gives you a structured understanding of how projects are organized, how responsibilities and authority are defined, and how effective teams are built and led — drawing on established project management best practices.

You will explore how to define project roles and responsibilities, establish a clear project charter, and understand the project manager’s role in driving progress and results. You will also learn how to build effective project teams, engage stakeholders through strong communication and leadership, and organize project activities across the different project phases.

What you will learn

Project organization: Understand how projects are organized and how the right organizational structure supports effective collaboration, decision-making, and successful delivery.
Project team: Learn how to establish a project team with the right competencies, resources, and shared understanding of project objectives.
Roles and responsibilities: Understand how to define roles, responsibilities, and authority to create clarity, accountability, and effective cooperation.
Project charter: Explore how a project charter establishes the project’s purpose, objectives, scope, organizational structure, and key responsibilities.
Project manager: Learn about the project manager’s responsibilities in leading the team, coordinating activities, managing expectations, and ensuring progress toward project goals.
Effective project teams: Discover the key factors that contribute to effective teamwork, including trust, communication, collaboration, leadership, and shared commitment.
Stakeholders: Understand how to identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders through effective communication and relationship management.
Project phases: Explore the different phases of a project and understand how project organization, responsibilities, and management activities evolve throughout the project lifecycle.

Complete the course. Demonstrate your knowledge.

After completing all course topics, you will take a final test. Pass the test to receive your course certificate and document your achievement.

5. Project Model

Build the foundation for effective project models.

Learn the principles, methods, and practical tools that help you apply project models to structure, guide, and control projects effectively. This course gives you a structured understanding of how project models support decision-making, establish clear processes, and create consistency throughout the project lifecycle — drawing on established project management best practices.

You will explore how to prepare for a project before it starts, understand the different phases of the project cycle, and adapt project models to suit the needs and complexity of individual projects. You will also learn how templates, checklists, and practical examples can support consistent ways of working, improve project control, and increase the likelihood of successful project outcomes.

What you will learn

Project models: Understand how project models provide a structured framework for organizing, managing, and controlling projects from start to finish.
Before the project starts: Explore the activities and considerations that establish the foundation for a project, including clarifying objectives, assessing needs, and preparing for effective execution.
The project cycle: Learn how projects progress through different phases and how project models support planning, decision-making, follow-up, and control throughout the project lifecycle.
Tailoring: Discover how to adapt project models, templates, and checklists to the specific needs, size, and complexity of a project while maintaining effective governance and control.

Complete the course. Demonstrate your knowledge.

After completing all course topics, you will take a final test. Pass the test to receive your course certificate and document your achievement.

Certification test (with certification guarantee)

When you have completed and passed all modules in the Project Certificate program, you gain access to the certification test.

The test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. You need 80% (40 correct answers) to pass, and you have three attempts. When you pass, you automatically receive a digital project certificate that you can add to your CV and upload to LinkedIn.

The Project Certificate is the only certification on the market that is both accredited by PMI (Project Management Institute) and certified by DNV (DNV-ST-0008 Learning Programmes).

Reviews from our participants

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619 reviews for Project Management Certificate | 62 PDUs

Rated 5 out of 5

Tom Andersen – June 30, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5

John F, Ottawa – July 1, 2026

Great offering and fantastic courses!
Rated 5 out of 5

Stephen – July 2, 2026

Can recommend this program to anyone wanting to understand more about project management and taking on a project management role.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sandra – July 3, 2026

Quick and efficient way to get my PDUs