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Project management is a universal professional skill across industries. This graduate certificate delivers the core tools — scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholders and hybrid agile-predictive delivery — in a nine-month part-time format suited to working professionals. Assessment emphasises practical artefacts (charters, risk registers, plans) and a simulation capstone. Credits stack fully toward the ALU MSc Project Management for graduates who continue.
Content maps to contemporary PMI knowledge areas and agile practice without requiring prior certification. Ideal stepping stone for career switchers and first-time project leads.
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PMP- and agile-experienced faculty lead simulation workshops with real scheduling and risk trade-off scenarios.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM401 | Project Initiation, Scope & Business Case Starting projects with clarity and sponsorship.
| 3 |
| PM402 | Scheduling, Cost Control & Resource Planning Planning the iron triangle effectively.
| 3 |
| PM403 | Risk, Quality & Stakeholder Management Uncertainty, quality systems and communication.
| 3 |
| PM404 | Agile, Hybrid & Adaptive Delivery Agile values, Scrum/Kanban mechanics and hybrid models.
| 3 |
| PM405 | Project Management Capstone Simulation End-to-end simulation with professional PM artefacts.
| 3 |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 9 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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