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Project management certification in Columbus, Ohio

11 project management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these project management programs with classes in the Columbus area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Project management specialists coordinate a project's budget, schedule and other details. Most have a bachelor's degree, some jobs ask for work experience, and professional certification, though not always required, shows employers what you can do.1

In Columbus, 7 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 1 asks for a bachelor's degree.

By kind, the 11 programs here are Lean Six Sigma (6 programs), project management certificate or course (3 programs), PMP exam prep (1 program) and Agile and Scrum (1 program).

See the 11 programs

All 105 project management programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does project management certification cost in Columbus?

$1,825 to $5,302 is what most project management programs in Columbus cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $900 to $8,995

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Length
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Columbus may also offer project management certification. How these figures are made

Is there free project management certification in Columbus?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 project management programs in Columbus approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Project management certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Project Management Certificate

    Columbus State Comm. College

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Columbus State Comm. College, ColumbusProject management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,075
    Program website, Project Management Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    More details about Project Management Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    173
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,075
    Program website, Project Management Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College

  • PMP exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course

    Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC, ColumbusPMP exam prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,104
    Program website, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course at Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC
    More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course at Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $315
    Students counted
    84
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,104
    Program website, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course at Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Lead The Way Learning Academy

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Lead The Way Learning Academy, ColumbusLean Six SigmaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$900
    More details about Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt at Lead The Way Learning Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

    Lead The Way Learning Academy

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Lead The Way Learning Academy, ColumbusLean Six SigmaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100
    More details about Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at Lead The Way Learning Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100

  • Agile and ScrumIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Scrum@Scale Fundamentals

    Bronzeville IT Academy LLC

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bronzeville IT Academy LLC, ColumbusAgile and ScrumIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750
    More details about Registered Scrum@Scale Fundamentals at Bronzeville IT Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,750

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course

    The Ohio State University

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    The Ohio State University, ColumbusLean Six Sigma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,900
    Program website, Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course at The Ohio State University
    More details about Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course at The Ohio State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,900
    Program website, Online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course at The Ohio State University

  • Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Google Project Management Professional Certification

    Goodwill Columbus

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Goodwill Columbus, ColumbusProject management certificate or courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,586
    School website, Google Project Management Professional Certification at Goodwill Columbus
    More details about Google Project Management Professional Certification at Goodwill Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,586
    School website, Google Project Management Professional Certification at Goodwill Columbus

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

    The Ohio State University

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    The Ohio State University, ColumbusLean Six Sigma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,100
    Program website, Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at The Ohio State University
    More details about Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at The Ohio State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,100
    Program website, Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at The Ohio State University

  • Project management certificate or courseIn personBachelor's degree

    Project Management Specialist

    EDI Matrix (dba Career Matrix)

    Dublin

    Bachelor's degree

    EDI Matrix (dba Career Matrix), DublinProject management certificate or courseIn person · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Project Management Specialist at EDI Matrix (dba Career Matrix)
    More details about Project Management Specialist at EDI Matrix (dba Career Matrix)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, Project Management Specialist at EDI Matrix (dba Career Matrix)

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program

    The Ohio State University

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    The Ohio State University, ColumbusLean Six Sigma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,395
    Program website, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University
    More details about Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,395
    Program website, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University

  • Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed

    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program

    The Ohio State University

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    The Ohio State University, ColumbusLean Six Sigma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,995
    Program website, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University
    More details about Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,995
    Program website, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program at The Ohio State University

How to pay for project management certification in Columbus

WIOA funding can pay for project management certification in Columbus

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for project management certification

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for project management certification

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Columbus

How project management certification compares with the rest of business and office work across Ohio: Business and office training in Ohio

Where the Columbus project management program numbers come from

Which Columbus project management programs are on this list?

These are the project management programs with classes in the Columbus area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Columbus project management programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about project management certification in Columbus

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Project Management Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List