Leading and Managing Technical Projects
Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Leading and Managing Technical Projects is designed to equip current and aspiring project managers with the skills required for major projects in a technical environment.
Program overview
Advanced project management skills
Whether you’re an established project manager, or you’re working in a technical field and aspire to be one, Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Leading and Managing Technical Projects gives you the foundational skills and practical knowledge you need.
This program allows you to:
- Learn industry-spanning skills. Gain skills that can be applied across industries.
- Study with experts. Our faculty members have extensive experience managing and leading projects in a wide range of technical environments and bring up-to-the-minute examples to the classroom.
- Apply what you learn immediately. You can complete the program within one year, but you can start applying what you’ve learned in class on the job from day one. You’ll also take lessons and case studies right out of your own projects at work.
Whether you’re an established project manager, or you’re working in a technical field and aspire to be one, Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Leading and Managing Technical Projects gives you the foundational skills and practical knowledge you need.
This program allows you to:
- Learn industry-spanning skills. Gain skills that can be applied across industries.
- Study with experts. Our faculty members have extensive experience managing and leading projects in a wide range of technical environments and bring up-to-the-minute examples to the classroom.
- Apply what you learn immediately. You can complete the program within one year, but you can start applying what you’ve learned in class on the job from day one. You’ll also take lessons and case studies right out of your own projects at work.
F-1 students must be full-time students during their first term and can take a reduced course load in their final academic term, as long as there are no other degree requirements. Students are not eligible for OPT, as they have not completed one academic year (two quarters having been completed rather than the three quarters that is the academic year).
The demand for high-level project management skills has exploded in the past few years. In a survey by U.S. News & World Report, project management was ranked as one of the most desirable skills required by businesses. This program can help you learn essential technical project management principles like planning, scheduling, and handling change, as well as how to apply them through real-world case studies and projects. These skills can help you reach your technical project management career goals in a number of positions in virtually any type of organization, including IT, engineering, software, energy, construction, finance, and biotech.
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Online application
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
Other materials may be required
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Learn the project management skills needed to succeed as a software design project manager, healthcare implementation project manager, technical lead, and more.
Gain the skills to lead large, technical projects and remote teams while creating your personal leadership approach.
Learn how to plan and schedule projects using the most current and relevant methodologies and how to communicate technical content to a nontechnical audience.
Degree building
Stack your certificate
Earning a graduate certificate is a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills while building toward your master’s degree. Upon completion of this certificate program, you may be able to apply your credits to an eligible master’s program, saving time and money on your degree.
Some of the eligible master’s programs for this certificate include:
Contact an enrollment counselor to learn more about eligibility requirements.
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$14,704Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
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