Project Schedule and Cost Management

MGMT X 444.2

Creating a timeline and a budget are two of the most vital factors in managing any project. This course will train you on the particulars to develop the project schedule and budget and how to track project performance for optimum results.

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What you can learn.

Describe project scheduling approaches including traditional methodologies like critical path and emerging practices like agile
Develop project schedules with activities, durations, and interdependencies
Apply scheduling optimization with crashing, fast-tracking, leads and lags to deliver projects on time
Use cost estimation techniques such as bottom-up, top-down, and parametric calculations to develop the project budget
Utilize Earned Value Management principles to track project budget performance and forecast future spending to avoid cost overruns

About this course:

Balance the trade-off between scope, time, and cost to deliver your project on time and within budget. This course also covers the concept of earned value management to track schedule and cost performance on your project to optimize results. 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.

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.

Available

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Instructor: Kevyn Jones

389096

Fee:

$999.00

Online

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ENROLL BY: Jan 9, 2023

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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) – Sixth Edition

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

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

ISBN 9781628256642

January 9 - March 26

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Tony Swaim

389097

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

ENROLL BY: Jan 9, 2023

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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) – Sixth Edition

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

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

ISBN 9781628256642

January 12 - March 23

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Simona Afifi

389095

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Updating...

ENROLL BY: Jan 12, 2023

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 25, 2023

Course Requirements

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

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

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

ISBN 9781628256642

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Jan 12, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Jan 19, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Jan 26, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Feb 2, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Feb 9, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Feb 16, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Feb 23, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Mar 2, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Mar 9, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Mar 16, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

Lecture

Thu Mar 23, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 214

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: Kevyn Jones

390355

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 16, 2023

Course Requirements

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

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

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

ISBN 9781628256642

April 6 - June 15

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

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

See Details

Instructor: Simona Afifi

390354

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Updating...

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 19, 2023

Course Requirements

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

Project Management Institute

ISBN 9781628251845

Internet access required to access course materials.

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

ISBN 9781628256642

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Apr 6, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT