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Agile Project Management

Certificate

Northeastern University's Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management empowers students to explore agile principles and practices and remain up to date on current trends in the agile framework.

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Program Format
On ground
Time Commitment
Part time, Full time
Duration
6 - 12 Months
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring, Summer
Meets F1 visa requirements
No

Program overview

Stay ahead of the agile curve

The increasingly important role of agile practitioners and managers is becoming clear as major companies adopt agile business development processes because of their high degree of success in achieving improved time to market, reducing costs, and increasing overall customer satisfaction.

This graduate certificate is led by highly credentialed faculty members who are agile practitioners with decades of experience in helping companies successfully implement agile in their organizations.

Through online courses, the curriculum will allow you to develop:

  • A strong framework and understanding of the role of agile management
  • A personal leadership strategy for success as an agile practitioner
  • An agile evaluation plan to measure success
  • The program prepares students to meet the growing need for trained agile practice professionals throughout Maine and the Northeast region
  • Courses are led by highly credentialed faculty who are agile practitioners
  • Curriculum focuses on current trends and staying up to date with agile framework

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.

Admissions

Apply to the program

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, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment

    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.

  • English language proficiency proof

  • Please refer to the CPS Apply Now page to learn about additional materials that may be required.

Program objectives

Prepare for success

Gain an understanding of the agile management processes and methodologies and how the agile approach to managing projects can deliver value to the organization.

Implement agile methodologies

Develop a solid understanding of agile frameworks, enabling you to lead projects with flexibility, speed, and customer-centricity.

Drive success in agile environments

Learn to create agile evaluation plans and lead project teams with a focus on delivering measurable value to your organization.

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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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Tuition and financial aid

  • $19,980
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 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.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

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