Program Information
Advanced Technical Cert - Code 300500 - Catalog 2024/2025
Grady Meeks, Associate Chair, 386-506-3856, Grady.Meeks@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the advanced technical certificate in project management is to prepare students with industry standard skill sets for employment as project managers inclusive of all countries, industries, companies and projects.
Description:
This program consists of 24 credits leading towards requirements for proficiency in industry standard and internationally recognized project management skill sets and certification preparation in conjunction with respective experience in the following areas: Microsoft Project 2019, CompTIA Project+, Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt(CSSC), Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP), and Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM).
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.
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Perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.
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Use industry recognized project management software.
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Apply agile principles and practices on projects.
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Integrate stakeholder business requirements to shape the output of projects and drive successful business outcomes.
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Assess and analyze projects risks along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.
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Apply principles of quality management throughout the Project Life Cycle.
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Demonstrate knowledge and advanced experience in the specialized area of developing and maintaining project schedules.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Applicants must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, a Bachelor of Science (BS) or a previous Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5.
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Applicants who have not earned as associate degree may be admitted to the program if they have earned at least 60 transferable college level credits with a grade of “C” or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair.
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Students may be required to take prerequisite courses to complete this certificate.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Careers
Job Titles for this certificate are Project Manager, Administrative Services Manager, General and Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Engineering Managers, Management Analysts, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| GEB4931 | Selected Topics in Project Management | 3 |
| MAN3593 | Scheduling and Logistics | 3 |
| MAN4520 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MAN4535 | Business Process Analysis | 3 |
| MAN4583 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| MAN4584 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| MAN4741 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| MAN4931 | Capstone Project in Project Management | 3 |
GEB4931: Topics rotate each term; check section notes for course topic information.
MAN4535: This course requires GEB4930 or GEB4931. Students in this program must complete GEB4931.
MAN4931: This capstone course is the final course in this program.
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
Fall A
| GEB4931 | Selected Topics in Project Management | 3 |
| MAN4583 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
GEB4931: Topics rotate each term; check section notes for course topic information.
Fall B
2nd Semester
Spring A
Spring B
Spring AB
| MAN4931 | Capstone Project in Project Management | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24