Program Overview

Project Management Certificate Program

The Project Management Certificate program at UCLA Extension is designed to provide comprehensive training in project planning, execution, and control. The program is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines and is suitable for aspiring project managers, individuals seeking PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and professionals aiming to specialize in specific project management domains.

Program Overview

The program consists of 5 required courses and 1 elective course, which can be completed online, live online, or in-person. The program is eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) benefits and VA education benefits.

Required Courses

• MGMT X 444.1: Fundamentals of Project Management
• MGMT X 444.2: Project Schedule and Cost Management
• MGMT X 444.3: Project Quality and Leadership
• MGMT X 444.4: Project Risk and Procurement Management
• MGMT X 444.6: Project Management Capstone

Elective Courses

Students must complete one elective course from the following list:

• C&EE X 412.5: Construction Site Project Management
• MGMT X 413.3: AI for Product Management
• MECH&AE X 428.69: Six Sigma Green Belt
• MGMT X 443.6: Project Planning with Microsoft Project
• MGMT X 443.4: Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management
• MGMT X 446.1: Agile Methodologies with Scrum and Kanban
• MGMT X 446.2: Agile Frameworks, Including Disciplined Agile, XP and Lean SD
• MGMT X 446.3: Scaled Agile Approaches

Program Benefits

The program provides benefits exclusive to UCLA Extension certificate students, including:

• A gold-seal certificate upon completion of the program
• Access to Handshake, UCLA Career Center's online job board
• Membership in the UCLA Alumni Association
• Access to UCLA Recreation facilities
• An affiliate/Guest UCLA Bruin ID Card

Career Opportunities

The program is designed to prepare students for careers in project management across various industries, including construction, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, energy, entertainment, and manufacturing.

Transfer Credits

Completion of the UCLA Extension Project Management Certificate equates to 12 graduate credits that can be applied toward a Master of Science in Project Management Online at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Related Programs

UCLA Extension offers several related programs, including:

• Agile Methodologies in Management specialization
• Business Analysis certificate
• Business Fundamentals certificate
• Digital Marketing certificate
• Emergency Management certificate
• Enterprise Risk Management certificate
• Event Planning and Management specialization
• General Business Studies certificate
• Human Resources Management certificate
• International Trade and Commerce certificate
• Marketing certificate
• Project Management with Concentration in Agile certificate
• Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma certificate
• Strategic Branding and Public Relations certificate

Admission Requirements

The program is open enrollment, and no formal application is necessary. Students can take individual courses without committing to the program. However, establishing candidacy provides many benefits exclusive to certificate students.

Tuition Fees

The estimated program tuition is $6,300, and students pay for each course individually. An application and candidacy fee of $200 is required to establish candidacy in the program. International student fees are not included in the estimated program tuition.

Program Format

The program is offered online, live online, or in-person, and students can choose the format that best suits their needs. The program can be completed full-time or part-time, and the duration of the program depends on the student's schedule and course load.