Project Management at UCLA Extension: Advancing Your Career
UCLA Extension offers a variety of programs and courses designed for working professionals and recent college graduates seeking professional development in the dynamic world of business. From human resources management to marketing, business management to risk management and international trade and commerce, the courses are designed to provide relevant and practical skills. Courses are offered onsite and online, giving you the flexibility to complete classes at your convenience. Many of these courses can be applied toward continuing education credits.
Project Management Certificate Program
The certificate in Project Management offers in-depth training on project management skills, tools, and techniques over six rigorous courses, each including 11 weeks of lectures. All of the courses in the certificate in Project Management are authorized by PMI® to grant 35 Hours of Project Management Training. By taking these courses, you will have proof of fulfilling this requirement. PMI® had also been referring to this as PDUs (Professional Develop Units).
For those not familiar with the project management framework and agile approaches, it is highly recommended experiencing the in-depth training of the 6-course certificate program by UCLA Extension followed by the Exam Prep course. Students who first complete the certificate are more prepared and better equipped to master the exam concepts.
PMP® Exam Preparation Course
The UCLA Extension certificate in Project Management and the course on PMP® Exam Preparation both offer paths to the PMP® or CAPM® certification by PMI®. Discover which academic path works best for you.
This unique course also includes:
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- Exam-specific hints and tricks for passing the exam
- Opportunity to practice with hundreds of PMI®-provided quiz questions
- Guidance on how to optimize the write-up on the work-experience, which PMI® will require you to document in their application process
There is no prerequisite for enrolling in the PMP® course. For those experienced with project management tools, techniques, and agile approaches, may not need the in-depth training of the core concepts taught in the 6-course program.
Educational and Work Experience Requirements
All of our courses in the certificate in Project Management and the PMP® Exam Preparation course are authorized by PMI® to grant 35 Hours of Project Management Training. By taking our courses, you will have proof of fulfilling this requirement. PMI® had also been referring to this as PDUs (Professional Develop Units).
PMI® also requires 36 months of work experience leading projects within the past eight years. This is independent of the educational component of 35 Hours of Training. Our courses cannot count toward your work.
Agile Methodologies in Management Specialization
The Agile Methodologies in Management Specialization prepares professionals, regardless of industry, to meet business needs quickly and efficiently. Enhance traditional project management practices with Agile approaches to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving workplace. Learn project management process improvements emphasizing efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. Learn the principles and practices of popular SCRUM and Kanban. Gain the skills to manage your daily projects efficiently and effectively.
Construction Project Management
The course addresses construction project management components from the contractor's perspective, with an emphasis on publicly owned projects. You examine all facets of project management tools on the jobsite and the expected roles of the site management team (project managers, project/field engineers and superintendents), as well as all aspects of a typical, large-sized project, from project planning to closeout. Acquire comprehensive training in project planning, execution, and control, seamlessly integrating critical project components such as schedule, cost, quality, risk, and leadership in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI)® guidelines. Construction managers plan, coordinate and oversee construction projects from start to finish. This course provides hands-on experience to build realistic general construction costs using RSMeans®.
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Engineering and Computer Science Courses
The Engineering and Computer Science Academic Unit offers a wide variety of certificate programs and courses including post-baccalaureate credit-bearing (400-level) and continuing education (CEU) credit courses. Course disciplines span engineering, computer science and technical management subject areas. We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions.
Additional Programs and Courses
Beyond project management, UCLA Extension offers a diverse range of programs to enhance your professional skills:
- Export Documentation and Procedures: This course provides working knowledge of export documentation and procedures, including banking, insurance, and traffic.
- Biotech Engineering: Learn the fundamentals of biotech engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Contract Management: Gain essential skills in contract management with curriculum developed in collaboration with National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the society and resource for professionals in the field.
- Six Sigma: This program provides training in Six Sigma principles including green-belt, black-belt I and II, lean operations, and methodologies for process improvement and waste reduction. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.
- Medical Device Engineering: Master the fundamentals of medical device engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality control and regulatory requirements.
Instructor Opportunities
We are looking for professionals who can convey their industry experience and knowledge to our students using actual work examples and applications of topics covered in the courses. Applications to teach are accepted throughout the year to fill immediate program needs and to increase the depth of the instructor pool. Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates after the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists via SkillSurvey system.
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