This Business Skills: Professional Certificate offers the critical business knowledge and insight necessary to be more effective and successful in a business environment.

Who is it for?: Suitable for All

Time requirements: 5 courses in 4 years

Study Programme:

1. Take 5 courses from the following area/course list:
   • Establishing a Business Mindset
   • Budget and Financial Management
   • Coaching and Mentoring for Improved Performance
   • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
   • High-Impact Communication
   • Taking Charge of Organisational Change

You may take one of these courses as well:

• Negotiation Skills for Project Managers
• Business Process Analysis, Innovation and Design

Restrictions:

Each course may be applied to only one Master’s or Professional Certificate

Equivalent Industry Certification: N/A

This Project Management: Associate’s Certificate is ideal for those who are just starting out in project management.

Who is it for?: Junior Project Manager/Practicing Project Manager

Time requirements: 3 courses in 2 years

Study Programme:

1. You must take the following introductory course:
   • Managing Projects
2. At least one course must be taken from the following:
   • Core Project Management Curriculum
3. The remaining courses may be taken from the following:
   • Elective Project Management Curriculum
   • Business Skills Curriculum
   • Business Analysis Curriculum

Requirements:

• Three of the above courses listed must be completed within a two year period.
• Managing Projects (introductory course) must be completed as one of the three selected courses.

Restrictions:

• Each course may be applied to only one associate’s certificate. However, all courses applied to the Associate’s Certificate in Project Management may also be applied toward specific master’s certificate requirements.

Equivalent Industry Certification: CAPM® Credential (Project Management Institute)

This Project Management: Master’s Certificate is great for those who are looking to take the next step towards becoming project leaders.

Who is it for?: Practicing Project Manager/Project Manager Seeking Certification

Time requirements: 7 courses in 4 years

Study Programme:

1. You may choose to take the following introductory course:
   • Managing Projects (or any other course from the Core Project Management Curriculum)
2. Then take at least two from the following area/course list:
   • Contract Management Principles and Practices
   • Project Leadership, Management and Communications
   • Quality for Project Managers
   • Risk Management
   • Scheduling and Cost Control
3. You may also take up to four from the following area/course list:
   • Elective Project Management Curriculum
   • Business Skills Curriculum (up to 2)
   • Business Analysis Curriculum
   • Advanced Project Management Curriculum
   • PMP Exam Power Preparation

Requirements:

• Seven of the above courses must be completed in a four-year period.

Restrictions:

• Each course may be applied to only one master’s or professional certificate.
• Only one of Managing Projects or Managing IT Projects can count towards this certificate.

Equivalent Industry Certification: PMP® Credential (Project Management Institute)

This Project Management: Advanced Master’s Certificate is ideal for working project management leaders who are ready to take their expertise and careers to the next level.

Who is it for?: Project Manager Seeking Certification/ Senior Project Manager

Time requirements: 5 courses in 4 years

Study Programme:

1. Take five courses from the following area/course list:
   • Leading Complex Projects
   • Programme Management
   • Leading Project Managers
   • Rapid Assessment and Recovery of Troubled Projects
   • Aligning Project Management with Organisational Strategy
   • Requirements Management: A Key to Project Success
   • PgMP Exam Preparation
   • Taking Charge of Organisational Change

Requirements:

• Five of the above courses must be completed in a four-year period.

Since this certificate is designed for professionals with demonstrated commitment to the discipline of project management, you must supply ESI with evidence of one of the following before your certificate can be awarded.

If you are unsure about whether you will meet these requirements by the time you complete the required courses, please talk to one of our course advisors on 020 7017 7100.

• ESI/GW Master’s Certificate in Project Management
• Certificate in Project management from an organisation that has been approved by ESI
• PMP® Certification
• Project management certification from a formal, client-sponsored, internal certification Project that has been approved by ESI

Restrictions:

Each course may be applied to only one master’s or professional certificate.

Equivalent Industry Certification: PMP®/PgMP® Credential (Project Management Institute)

This Programme Management: Master’s Certificate is ideal for senior project managers who are moving into programme management, and programme managers who want to take on more responsibility and become experts in their field.

Who is it for?: Project Manager Seeking Certification/ Senior Project Manager

Time requirements: 7 courses in 4 years*

Study Programme:

1. You must start by taking:
   • Programme Management
2. Then take two from the following area/course list:
   • Business Skills Curriculum
3. Take any four courses from the following area/course list:
   • Advanced Project Management Curriculum
   • Business Process Analysis, Innovation and Design
   • Negotiation Skills for Project Managers

Requirements:

• Seven of the above courses must be completed in a four-year period.

Since this certificate is designed for professionals with demonstrated commitment to the discipline of programme management, you must supply ESI with evidence of one of the following before your certificate can be awarded.

• Project Management Education and Experience (one of the following):
  • ESI/GW Master’s Certificate in Project Management
  • Certificate in Project management from an organisation that has been approved by ESI
  • PMP® Certification
  • Project management certification from a formal, client-sponsored, internal certification Project that has been approved by ESI
• 3,000 hours Programme Management experience

If you are unsure about whether you will meet these requirements by the time you complete the required courses, please talk to one of our course advisors on 020 7017 7100.

Restrictions:

• Each course may be applied to only one master’s or professional certificate.

Equivalent Industry Certification: PgMP® Credential (Project Management Institute)

* Anyone that started the Programme Management track prior to Jan 1, 2011 is eligible to be grandfathered under the old requirements (complete the application process and 5 approved courses)

This Business Analysis: Associate’s Certificate shows the holder has acquired a working knowledge of the business analysis process as well as a great sequel to mastery of skills with the Master’s Certificate in Business Analysis.

Who is it for?: Junior Business Analyst / Practicing Business Analyst

Time requirements: 3 courses in 2 years

Study Programme:

1. You must take one of the following introductory courses:
   • Foundations of Business Analysis
   • How to Gather and Document User Requirements
2. At least one further course must be taken from the following:
   • Business Analysis Curriculum
3. The remaining course may be taken from the following area/course list:
   • Managing Projects
   • Managing IT Projects
   • Project Leadership, Management and Communications
   • Negotiation Skills for Project Managers
   • Agile Project Management
   • Business Skills Curriculum

Requirements:

• Three of the above courses must be completed in a two-year period.
• You must take at least one of our introductory Business Analysis courses
  • Foundations of Business Analysis
  • How to Gather and Document User Requirements

Restrictions:

Each course may be applied to only one associate's certificate. However, all courses applied to the Associate's Certificate may also be applied towards specific Master's Certificate requirements.

Equivalent Industry Certification: N/A

This Business Analysis: Master’s Certificate offers a well-rounded mastery of business analysis skills that prepares you to more effectively gather, analyse, document and validate accurate requirements in order to find the best solution to fit your organisation’s need.

Who is it for?: Practicing Business Analyst/ Business Analyst Seeking Certification/ Senior Business Analyst

Time requirements: 7 courses in 4 years

Study Programme:

1. You must take one of the following introductory courses:
   • Foundations of Business Analysis
   • How to Gather and Document User Requirements
2. Then take at least four further courses from the following area/course list:
   • Business Analysis Curriculum
3. You may also apply up to two courses from the following area/course list:
   • Managing Projects
   • Managing IT Projects
   • Project Leadership, Management and Communications
   • Negotiation Skills for Project Managers
   • Agile Project Management
   • Business Skills Curriculum

Requirements:

• Seven of the select courses must be completed in a four-year period.

Restrictions:

• Each course may be applied to only one Master’s or professional certificate.

Please note: If you started your Professional Certificate in Business Analysis before April 1, 2010, you are still eligible to continue on the path to earn this certificate.

Equivalent Industry Certification: CBAP® Credential (International Institute of Business Analysts - IIBA®)