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. NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

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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).

Fall 2023 Schedule

September 25 - December 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: Kevyn Jones

394453

Fee:

$999.00

Online

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Notes

NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 31, 2023 to October 01, 2023

Course Requirements

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

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

September 25 - December 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Enrollment Closed

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Instructor: Tony Swaim

394454

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

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Notes

NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 31, 2023 to October 01, 2023

Course Requirements

(Optional) 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) 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

September 28 - December 7

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Simona Afifi

394449

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Still accepting enrollments

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Notes

NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from July 31, 2023 to October 01, 2023

Course Requirements

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

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Sep 28, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT