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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Online
Starting at $999.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

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

Spring 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Kevyn Jones
390355
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Apr 3, 2023
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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
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Tony Swaim
390356
Fee:
$999.00
Onlineformat icon
ENROLL BY: Apr 3, 2023
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Simona Afifi
390354
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Apr 6, 2023
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 19, 2023
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 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Apr 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Apr 20, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Apr 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu May 4, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu May 11, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu May 18, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu May 25, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jun 1, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jun 8, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Thu Jun 15, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens May 01, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Kevyn Jones
393032
Fee:
$999.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2023
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.
Future Offering (Opens May 01, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Tony Swaim
393033
Fee:
$999.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens May 01, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Simona Afifi
393031
Fee:
$999.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 12, 2023
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 Jun 29, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 20, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Jul 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Aug 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Thu Sep 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center

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