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).

Spring 2023 Schedule

April 3 - June 18

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Kevyn Jones

390355

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

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

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

April 3 - June 18

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Tony Swaim

390356

Fee:

$999.00

Online

Updating...

ENROLL BY: Apr 3, 2023

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 16, 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

April 6 - June 15

Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Simona Afifi

390354

Fee:

$999.00

In-Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Updating...

ENROLL BY: Apr 6, 2023

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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

ISBN 9781628257830

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

June 26 - September 10

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

Online

Updating...

See Details

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

ISBN 9781628257830

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

June 26 - September 10

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

Online

Updating...

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 09, 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

June 29 - September 7

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-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 July 12, 2023

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 Jun 29, 2023

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT