UMass Boston

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Digital Project Management Certificate

Turn digital ideas into finished experiences.

Successful digital projects require more than a great idea. Behind every website, app, game, video, and interactive learning experience is someone who can coordinate people, processes, and priorities to bring an idea from concept to completion.

UMass Boston’s Digital Project Management program prepares you to lead digital media projects from planning through production, quality assurance, and delivery. You’ll develop practical skills with industry-standard tools while learning to define project requirements; manage scope, budgets, timelines, and resources; and guide cross-functional teams through the production process. Taught by an experienced executive producer, the course draws on real-world production practices to help you solve challenges, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and deliver successful digital experiences.

Give Great Ideas a Way Forward

Today’s digital projects require more than creative and technical expertise. They require professionals who can keep teams aligned, manage competing priorities, and move complex work forward.

Many professionals step into project management responsibilities without formal training, making it difficult to define scope, manage resources, communicate with stakeholders, and adapt to changing project needs. With UMass Boston’s Digital Project Management program, learn the practical skills, production workflows, and professional judgment needed to lead digital media projects effectively.

Schedule

Fall 2026:
October 27, 2026 – December 15, 2026

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Program Details

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, you’ll be able to

  • Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of digital media project managers, producers, and product owners.
  • Balance scope, budget, timeline, and quality across digital media projects.
  • Select the right project management approach for different types of digital media projects.
  • Use industry-standard tools to plan, track, communicate, and manage projects.
  • Create essential production documents, including requirements, schedules, budgets, and statements of work.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, changes in scope, and project communication.
  • Lead digital media projects from discovery through delivery while applying accessibility and universal design principles.
  • Plan and manage a complete digital media project using professional production practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience?
No previous experience required.

Is the program fully online?
Yes, Each weekly session is taught live via Zoom and available on Canvas.

How long does it take?
20-24 hours

What credential do I earn?
Microcredential, certificate

Is there a field placement?
No

Can I work while completing the program?
Yes, as long as you are available to join the live session via Zoom at 5:30 pm ET.

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Who is this program for?

This course brings together learners from a range of backgrounds, including

  • Early-career professionals working in or transitioning into digital media production roles
  • Junior producers, project coordinators, designers, developers, and instructional designers looking for a more structured approach to managing projects
  • Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students preparing for careers in digital media, communications, game design, or instructional design
  • Career changers who are familiar with digital tools and creative workflows but have no formal project management training
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What sets this program apart?

  • Focus on digital media and interactive production.
  • Learn from the executive producer of FableVision Studios.
  • Apply real-world digital media production practices.
  • Gain experience across the production life cycle.
  • Create essential production documents used in the industry.
  • Build accessibility into every project.
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Career Possibilities

Put what you learn to work in these roles:

  • Digital Project Manager
  • Digital Producer or Multimedia Producer
  • Project or Production Coordinator
  • Creative Project Manager
  • Educational Technology Coordinator
  • Digital Learning Project Manager
  • Learning Experience Designer
  • Communications or Digital Content Manager

Plan Your Education

Schedule & Registration

Schedule:
Fall 2026: October 27, 2026–December 15, 2026
Days: Tuesdays and flexible online interactions
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Tuition: $895

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For more information, contact:
Lori Cooney
Senior Program Manager
Community & Executive Education
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
lori.cooney@umb.edu

Program Format

Total Hours: 20 hours (8 weeks)

  • Synchronous: Live online sessions 2 hours each a week (16 hours total)
  • Asynchronous: Approximately 0.5 hours per week (4 hours total)

Module Breakdown:

  • Foundations of Digital Media Production
  • Project Initiation & Discovery
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Creativity Tools for Development & User Experience
  • Execution and Communication
  • The Art of Producing
  • Top Tips from the Field - UDL, Accessibility, and Retrospectives
  • Final Digital Media Project
Instructor Peter Stidwill
Peter Stidwill

Peter Stidwill brings two decades of real-world digital production into the classroom. As executive producer at FableVision Studios, he leads cross-functional teams creating digital media, educational technology, games, and interactive experiences. His work includes projects for organizations including PBS, Harvard University, the Smithsonian, MIT, and National Geographic. He oversees project planning, product development, and production across dozens of concurrent projects, giving you an inside look at how digital projects come together from concept to completion.

Next Steps

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