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Project management certification in Pennsylvania

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

9 schools offer these project management programs, and Pennsylvania has approved every one 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 Pennsylvania, 9 of the 13 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 13 programs here are project management certificate or course (5 programs), PMP exam prep (4 programs), CompTIA Project+ (2 programs), Lean Six Sigma (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much does project management certification cost in Pennsylvania?

$2,778 to $7,000 is what most project management programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $1,345 to $9,600

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Left out
Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
8 to 26 weeks

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

Is there free project management certification in Pennsylvania?

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

All 13 project management programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • PMP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Project Management Professional Program

    Delaware County Community College

    Media

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Delaware County Community College, MediaPMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,778

    21 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Project Management Professional Program at Delaware County Community College
    More details about Project Management Professional Program at Delaware County Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $574
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,778
    students trained with WIOA funding
    21
    School website, Project Management Professional Program at Delaware County Community College

  • PMP exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Lean Six Sigma with PMP Exam Preparation

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC

    Liberty Township, OH

    Education and courses

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC, Liberty Township, OHPMP exam prepHybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,999

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Lean Six Sigma with PMP Exam Preparation at Breakthrough Performance Group LLC
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $331
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,999
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18

  • PMP exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Online Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep

    Lackawanna College

    Scranton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lackawanna College, ScrantonPMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Online Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep at Lackawanna College
    More details about Online Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep at Lackawanna College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    School website, Online Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep at Lackawanna College

  • Lean Six SigmaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC

    Liberty Township, OH

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC, Liberty Township, OHLean Six SigmaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$68,700
    Price if you pay yourself$3,699

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification at Breakthrough Performance Group LLC
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,165
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $80
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $68,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,699
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • Project management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom)

    NuPaths LLC

    Harrisburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, HarrisburgProject management certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC

  • CAPM exam prep (entry level)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Project Management Essentials with CAPM' Prep

    Community College Of Beaver County

    Monaca

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaCAPM exam prep (entry level) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,345
    Program website, Project Management Essentials with CAPM' Prep at Community College Of Beaver County
    More details about Project Management Essentials with CAPM' Prep at Community College Of Beaver County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,345
    Program website, Project Management Essentials with CAPM' Prep at Community College Of Beaver County

  • Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accelerated Project Management Certificate

    Pennsylvania State University

    Dallas

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pennsylvania State University, DallasProject management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,695
    Program website, Accelerated Project Management Certificate at Pennsylvania State University
    More details about Accelerated Project Management Certificate at Pennsylvania State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $93
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,695
    Program website, Accelerated Project Management Certificate at Pennsylvania State University

  • CompTIA Project+HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included)

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

    Oakdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pittsburgh Technical College Inc, OakdaleCompTIA Project+ · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,695
    Program website, CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    More details about CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,695
    Program website, CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) at Pittsburgh Technical College Inc

  • CompTIA Project+HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CompTIA Project+ Certification Course

    Point Park University

    Pittsburgh

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Point Park University, PittsburghCompTIA Project+ · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, CompTIA Project+ Certification Course at Point Park University
    More details about CompTIA Project+ Certification Course at Point Park University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, CompTIA Project+ Certification Course at Point Park University

  • Project management certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Project Management Prep Course

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC

    Liberty Township, OH

    Education and courses

    Breakthrough Performance Group LLC, Liberty Township, OHProject management certificate or courseHybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,699
    More details about Project Management Prep Course at Breakthrough Performance Group LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $720
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,699

  • Project management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom)

    NuPaths LLC

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NuPaths LLC, PhiladelphiaProject management certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    More details about Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $650
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, Project Mgmt Training: Project Analyst (Online Classroom) at NuPaths LLC

  • PMP exam prepHybridEducation and courses

    Project Management Professional w/CIW Database Design

    Lackawanna College

    Scranton

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Lackawanna College, ScrantonPMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,190
    School website, Project Management Professional w/CIW Database Design at Lackawanna College
    More details about Project Management Professional w/CIW Database Design at Lackawanna College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,190
    School website, Project Management Professional w/CIW Database Design at Lackawanna College

  • Project management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Project Management

    Peirce College

    Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Peirce College, PhiladelphiaProject management certificate or courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,600
    More details about Project Management at Peirce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,599
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,600

How to pay for project management certification in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for project management certification in Pennsylvania

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.

Quick facts: Project management certification in Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $3,000
5 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
24th of 30
project management programs here, against the typical state's 13
13 vs 13

State comparisons use the same figures as the project management certification by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Project management certification in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Scranton and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Pennsylvania

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

Where the Pennsylvania project management program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania project management programs are on this list?

These are the project management programs Pennsylvania 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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.

How reliable are the Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Sources for the facts about project management certification in Pennsylvania

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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