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Project Management Capstone

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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.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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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.
PMI Authorized Training Partner Badge

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

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
Helena Geraci
REG#
408008
Fee:
$1,100.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406543
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406544
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406545
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
Helena Geraci
REG#
407635
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Westwood
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Instruction for this course begins in Week 2 of the quarter (April 6), but students will have Canvas access beginning in Week 1 (March 30).

This hybrid section is made up of In-Person and Online instruction. 

International Students: This hybrid section is considered In-Person for immigration purposes.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon Apr 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon Apr 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon Apr 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
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Mon May 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon May 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
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Mon May 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
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Mon May 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon Jun 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Mon Jun 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Westwood
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407634
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407633
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
408019
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI

This course applies toward the following programs

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Project Management

certificate
certificate 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. Formats: Online | In-Person

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. Formats: Online | In-Person