Get in-depth training in project planning, execution, and control, integrating project components such as schedule, cost, quality, risk, and leadership in compliance with Project Management Institute (PMI®) standards. Formats: Online | In-Person
Are you just starting out or moving up as a project manager? UCLA Extension’s Project Management Certificate can help you become a more effective leader—and give you the edge to stand out in a highly competitive landscape.
Our curriculum benefits professionals in a wide range of disciplines, including entertainment, engineering, healthcare, IT, and many more.
Gain in-depth training in key aspects of project management. Our courses are in complete compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) standards, and are aligned with the project management 49-processes framework, as well as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)-6th edition. We can also help prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam as you work toward the internationally recognized PMP® certification by PMI®.
Format: This certificate can be completed 100% online or in-person. Courses are offered in online, remote, and classroom formats.
Duration: Complete the program in as little as 6 months. Typical pace is less than 1-2 years. Start any quarter.
This certificate is also approved for International Students (F-1 visa), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and is VA benefit eligible.
UCLA Extension is a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and is approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).
This free online program is available for the entire quarter. It provides a comprehensive overview of the project management program and courses.
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Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Prepare for the popular PMP® examination with a concentrated and structured review of the key project domains and required knowledge to pass the exam. This course does not apply to toward the certificate.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
MGMT 843.1A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
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This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.
Acceptable tests and minimum scores
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.
International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
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For students interested in further up-skilling to enhance their PM toolkit, choosing the right elective can set you on the right path. There are two Specializations we recommend considering.
Agile Methodologies
If you choose to take one of the Agile courses as your elective for the Project Management Certificate, you will only need to complete two additional Agile courses to earn a Specialization in Agile Methodologies in Management.
Lean Six Sigma
If you choose to take the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course as your elective for the Project Management Certificate, you will only need to complete two additional Six Sigma courses to earn a Specialization in Lean Six Sigma.
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 University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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