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 2025 Schedule

January 6 - March 17

Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Fabio De Martino

401233

Fee:

$1,050.00

In Person

Location: UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025

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 Jan 6, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Jan 13, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Jan 27, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Feb 3, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Feb 10, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Feb 24, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Mar 3, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Mar 10, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

Lecture

Mon Mar 17, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA
Boelter Hall 5264

January 9 - March 20

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Margaret Meloni

401234

Fee:

$1,050.00

Live Online

Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025

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

Thu Jan 9, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Jan 16, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Jan 23, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Jan 30, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Feb 6, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Feb 13, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Feb 20, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Feb 27, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Mar 6, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Mar 13, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

Lecture

Thu Mar 20, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

January 6 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Al Hirsch

401235

Fee:

$1,050.00

Online

Updating...

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025

Course Requirements

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

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

January 6 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Barry Molnaa

401818

Fee:

$1,050.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025

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

Spring 2025 Schedule

March 31 - June 9

Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Fabio De Martino

402751

Fee:

$1,050.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

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 Mar 31, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT