How long does the project management certificate course take and how much does it cost?

TheDurationYour continuing education, further training for the project management certificate depends heavily on the level you choose.

Entry-level courses usually only last a few weeks, while certificate courses take several months. Higher continuing education, further training courses such as CAS or MAS take correspondingly longer.

You can roughly calculate with:

  • Basic courses:1-8 weeks
  • Certificate courses:2-6 months
  • CAS:approx. 4-6 months
  • MAS:1.5-2 years part-time

TheCostsvary accordingly:

  • short courses:approx. CHF 1'000 - 3'000
  • CAS:approx. CHF 6'000 - 10'000
  • MAS:often CHF 20,000 or more

Many employers provide financial support for continuing education, further training in project management, especially if you are already working in a project-related role.

Overview of schools with "Project Management Certificate" training