Project Management Capstone

MGMT X 444.6

Acquire hands-on training and experience on the project management framework and foundation using a real life, single project from start to finish. Maximize your learning potential on project management processes across all 5 stages within the project life cycle.

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What you can learn.

Develop a business case, a feasibility study, a project charter, a project management plan, a requirements doc, a project scope statement doc, a WBS, a schedule, a budget, a risk register, a stakeholder register, final closure report, and lessons learned report
Integrate Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools within the same project for on-time delivery
Develop project baselines and documents utilizing concepts of progressive elaboration and rolling wave planning while managing project quality and risk features
Utilize Earned Value Management and integrated change control processes as core techniques in monitoring and controlling key performance indicators throughout the lifecycle of the project
Deliver value by developing information radiators, practicing stand up meetings, story points, and task management with tools, techniques and templates provided in the course

About this course:

This course provides interactive training on the project management framework and foundation using a single project from start to finish spanning across all five phases in a project life cycle. Students work in groups as consultants and apply hands-on experience using a real-life project starting from initiation to closing to maximize learning potential in project management. The concepts learned during the course could be applied to any project within any industry and with varying complexities, putting a sharper focus on the people, processes, tools, techniques, and technologies needed to successfully execute projects and meet customer expectations. This course helps you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.

Prerequisites

Completion of MGMT X 444.1 Fundamentals of Project Management course required to have knowledge of basic concepts and terminology to be used in this Capstone course.

UCLA Extension is a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) and is approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).

Winter 2023 Schedule

January 9 - March 26

This section has no set meeting times.

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: Barry Molnaa

389128

Fee:

$999.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 22, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide

ISBN 9781628251845, 9781628253924 (e-book)

Internet access required to access course materials.

January 9 - March 26

This section has no set meeting times.

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: Al Hirsch

390190

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 22, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

January 11 - March 22

Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: Bill Hackenberg

389127

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 24, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide

ISBN 9781628251845, 9781628253924 (e-book)

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jan 11, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Jan 18, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Jan 25, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Feb 1, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Feb 8, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Feb 15, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Feb 22, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Mar 1, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Mar 8, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Mar 15, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

Lecture

Wed Mar 22, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Math Sciences 5137

January 9 - March 20

Monday, Tuesday

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: William Wherritt

389623

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension DTLA

Updating...

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 22, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Mon Jan 9, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Tue Jan 17, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 105

Lecture

Mon Jan 23, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Jan 30, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Feb 6, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Feb 13, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Feb 20, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Feb 27, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Mar 6, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Mar 13, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Lecture

Mon Mar 20, 2023

3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT

UCLA Extension DTLA
UCLA Extension DTLA 106

Spring 2023 Schedule

April 3 - June 18

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Barry Molnaa

390380

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 16, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

April 3 - June 18

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Al Hirsch

390381

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 16, 2023

Course Requirements

(Optional) Book: A Guide To The Project Management Body Of Knowledge PMBOK Guide

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

(Optional) Book: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition

ISBN 9781628256642

Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI

ISBN 9781628257830

April 3 - June 12

Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)

See Details

Instructor: William Wherritt

390377

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Updating...

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 16, 2023

Course Requirements

Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Mon Apr 3, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT