Distance Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Master of Science in Project Management


Credit for Life Experience in Project Management

Colorado State University-Denver Center
Project Management Certificate Program

Completion of the Colorado State University-Denver Center Project Management Certificate Program equates to 6 graduate credits in the UW-Platteville Master of Science in Project Management program, under the following stipulations:

  1. These credits are acceptable only under the Credit For Life Experience Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
  2. The Colorado State University-Denver Center Project Management Certificate Program must be completed prior to being admitted to the M.S. in Project Management program at UW-Platteville. The certificate must be dated within three years from the date the individual submits their application for admission.
  3. Only these listed Courses are acceptable to obtain credit for life experience.
  4. Curriculum:

    1. Unit 1 - Project Planning and Scope Management
    2. Unit 2 - Cost and Time Management
    3. Unit 3 - Risk Management
    4. Unit 4 - Human Resources / Communications
    5. Unit 5 - Quality Management
    6. Unit 6 - Contracts and Procurement
    7. Unit 7 - Integration of Project Management Concepts
    8. Program Project - spans all units
  5. Completion of the Colorado State-Denver Center Project Management Certificate Program equates to 6 graduate credits in the UW-Platteville M.S. in Project Management program, in the following manner:
  6. UW-Platteville Courses Semester / Credit

  1. The number of credits granted for life experience combined with transfer credits will not exceed 50% of the credits required by the degree.

Note: To receive credit you must submit the Credit for Life Experience Request Form and an official copy of your transcript/certificate from Colorado State University-Denver Center.


Credit for Life Experience Request Form*


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