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
Online
In-Person
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 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Kevyn Jones
397178
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Mar. 31

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Tony Swaim
397179
Fee:
$999.00
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ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Mar. 31

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Artin Mgrtichian
397870
Fee:
$999.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Mar. 31

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
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
Wed Apr 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Lecture
Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Kevyn Jones
398482
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Tony Swaim
398483
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Artin Mgrtichian
398481
Fee:
$1,050.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024
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
Wed Jun 26, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jul 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jul 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jul 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jul 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Jul 31, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Aug 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Aug 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Aug 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Aug 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Lecture
Wed Sep 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center

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