Uci Division of Continuing Education Reddit

Project Management

• Average Cost
  ^$ 3,585
• Certificate Program
• Format
  On Campus / Online

  Duration
  6-12 months

   Course Schedule

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• Certificate Program
• Global Accelerated Program

Overview

The Project Management Certificate Program covers A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ^® Guide), which serves as the fundamental knowledge base for project management. The UCI DCE program has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)^®.

Upon completion, you will satisfy the education requirements to sit for the PMP^® exam. Recognized domestically and internationally, PMP^® certification sets the standard for excellence in project management.

Who Should Enroll

Individuals in any discipline who work on projects in either the public or private sector will benefit from coursework, as well as those with 3-5 years work experience who are preparing to pursue career opportunities in the area of project management.

Career Insight

Occupational summary for managers. Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Intl.

479,965

Annual Job Openings
(2019)

9.8%

Projected Growth
(2019-2029)

^$107k

Median Salary
(Highly experienced workers can earn up to $183k)

Program Benefits

• Apply fundamental project management principles, theories, and practices, including the basic concepts described in the Project Management Institute's newest release of thePMBOK^® Guide
• Practice using the most effective project management tools and techniques to launch, plan, and execute a project
• Identify characteristics of high performance teams and ways to manage stakeholder expectations
• Develop documentation on simulated projects to gain a deeper understanding of Project Management principles and practices
• Satisfy the education requirements to sit for the PMP^®exam
• Earn continuing education credits for professional certifications

Course Schedule

Scheduling & Course Formats

Each course format provides you with the same comprehensive, in-depth level of study and instructional excellence. To personalize your experience and manage the time it takes to earn your certificate, we encourage you to mix and match course formats according to preference.

• Campus
  In this 6-week, on-campus format, meetings are scheduled on a recurring weeknight basis and students complete coursework from home and online.

• Online
  This course is delivered entirely online over 6 weeks and although students must meet weekly coursework deadlines, material may be accessed and completed any time of day.

• Remote
  Synchronous class instruction using web-conference technology.

Required Courses

Title	Winter	Spring	Summer	Fall
MGMT X472.75 Project Launch (3.00 Units) MGMT X472.75 Learn how to justify and select projects and how stakeholders influence projects. Develop requirements necessary to define project scope and create a list of tasks necessary to accomplish the scope. Create effective communication plans and assign responsibilities. Today's fast track business and global environment places emphasis on how to increase project production efficiency with limited available resources. Gain an understanding of fundamentals of project planning with the use of scheduling software. Establish project requirements, objectives and goals before defining the total project scope with the use of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). A project plan then can formally be created with the use of project software. This course uses a simulation project—a Project Plan for student to develop together with the lecturer in the classroom as the basis in part for determining both final grade and mastery of key project management practices.	to be scheduled	to be scheduled	CampusOnline	CampusOnline
MGMT X472.76 Project Planning (3.00 Units) MGMT X472.76 Successful projects do not just happen. They are planned. Understanding what success for a specific project means is part of the plan. Take the opportunity to understand how you will measure success. Does your project require assistance or materials from the outside? If it does, will you know what type of contract will support your success? When you understand these basics and you know how to identify the risks you face and how all of this information shapes your estimates, then you are ready to consider committing to a schedule and a budget. This course will take you through critical project planning basics so that when it is time for your schedule and budget, you are well informed. Once you have some planning basics under your belt, we will draw upon your knowledge to logically map out what will happen and when it will happen. You will begin thinking about your project schedule, estimate how long the work will take, arrange the project work in the required sequence and develop an understanding of what it is meant when someone refers to the critical path. This course will complete the project schedule, and consider who will perform the work and what they need to perform the work. This course will also discuss how to approach planning your project using Agile. This course will utilize the project artifacts previously accomplished in Project Launch course.	to be scheduled	to be scheduled	CampusOnline	CampusOnline
MGMT X472.77 Project Execution (3.00 Units) MGMT X472.77 Learn how to execute projects and adjust to changes that may derail your project plans in the traditional and agile project management environments. Develop a fundamental project management discipline for continuously identifying risks and resulting changes to keep your projects on course. Leverage project plans to develop effective project reporting and manage the projects using Earned Value Management and Trend analysis. As part of Integration Management, learn how to manage resources effectively and close-out projects. This course will utilize the project artifacts previously accomplished in Project Launch and Project Planning courses	to be scheduled	to be scheduled	CampusOnline	CampusOnline
MGMT X472.79 Project Practicum with Multiple Projects (3.00 Units) MGMT X472.79 Managing multiple projects presents different and additional challenges when compared with the management of a single project. This advanced hands-on course builds on the project managers' previously acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of scope, time, cost, risk, human resources, leadership, and teambuilding through a combination of videos, discussions, and team-based learning exercises. This capstone course lets you put into practice the project process groups and knowledge areas that are outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK® Guide) and expands it to those required to management multiple projects. These skills include delivering appropriate and timely communications and advanced effectively management skills to oversee: multiple stakeholders; task prioritization; and efficient resource allocation. We explore scheduling techniques to balance resource utilization with project risks and desired responsiveness that lead to a schedule that ensures optimal stakeholder satisfaction. The basics of Portfolio Management, Program Management, and Scrum of Scrum Agile project management techniques are also covered.	to be scheduled	to be scheduled	CampusOnline	CampusOnline
Campus In-person instruction Online Online instruction  Learn About Our Delivery Modes Remote Live instruction using web conference technology Hybrid Combination of online, campus and/or remote instruction

Elective Courses

Title	Winter	Spring	Summer	Fall
Non-Certificate Courses
MGMT X472.20 Intensive Project Management Review (3.50 Units) MGMT X472.20 Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management - both on the job and through professional certification - is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects. Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with a proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job. This course will be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. Students will begin their exam preparation journey by developing a personal study plan. To measure your preparedness for the exam, this course will provide case study exercises, practice exams, and practical tips from instructors who are PMI-approved and -vetted for PMP certification exam training. In addition to these resources, students will be led through modules developed by PMI, in creating a high-performance team, starting the project, doing the work, keeping the team on track, and keeping the business in mind. Students will earn 35 hours of formal project management education upon successful completion of this course.	to be scheduled	to be scheduled	Online	Online
Campus In-person instruction Online Online instruction  Learn About Our Delivery Modes Remote Live instruction using web conference technology Hybrid Combination of online, campus and/or remote instruction

Course schedules are subject to change. Individual courses may be taken without enrolling in the full program.

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Academic Calendar

Event	Summer 2022	Fall 2022	Winter 2023	Spring 2023
Registration Begins (after 2pm PT)	Apr 21	Jul 14	Oct 20	Jan 19
Courses Begin* (week of)	Jun 20	Sep 19	Jan 3	Mar 27
Courses End* (week of)	Sep 6	Dec 12	Mar 13	Jun 5
Parking Permits Expire	Sep 30	Dec 31	Mar 31	Jun 30
Administrative Holidays	Jun 20, Jul 4, Sep 5	Nov 11, Nov 24-25	Dec 22-31, Jan 1-3, Jan 16, Feb 20	Mar 31, May 29

*Actual dates may vary by program.

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3-month Global Accelerated format also available

Certificate Eligibility and Requirements

To earn the Project Management Certificate, participants must complete four (4) required courses totaling 12 units (120 hours) of instruction with a grade of "C" or better. To become an official candidate in the program, students pursuing the certificate must submit a Declaration of Candidacy with a non-refundable $125 application fee. Students are encouraged to declare candidacy as soon as possible, but no later than after the third course in the program. To receive the digital certificate after completing all program requirements, students must submit a Request for Certificate. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course. Students not pursuing a certificate are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish. Course substitutions will not be accepted for this program.

"I've learned so much from the course that I've decided to send all of my project managers to attend this school." Vickie Minchokovich
Principal & Founder, V.R & Associates

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much does the program cost?
• Each required course costs $840 due at the time of enrollment. Any "Also of Interest" courses are optional and may have a different course fee. There is also a one-time candidacy declaration fee of $125, to be paid before your third class. Therefore, the entire program costs $3,485. Please keep in mind that this cost does not include parking fees (when applicable) or textbooks, which some of our instructors do require. Textbook information for specific courses can be found on our website on the enrollment page. You may order books from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com. If you are an international student, be sure to order your textbooks well in advance of the start date of your online course to allow time for international shipping. Prices are subject to change without notice.
• How long will it take me to complete the entire program?
• That depends on how many classes you can take at once. Given that the program consists of 4 classes, if you take two classes per quarter you would be done in 6 months. Most students who work full time take one or two classes per quarter, depending on their work schedules and other obligations.
• Do I have to apply and be accepted before I start?
• No. Since UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is the continuing education unit of the university, there are no academic requirements needed to apply for the certificate program. However, the coursework is at a post-baccalaureate level.
• What is the "declaration of candidacy"? When do I have to complete it?
• The declaration of candidacy can be thought of as declaring your major for the certificate program. This lets our student services know that you intend to complete the entire program and puts you on track for the certificate when you have completed all requirements. We strongly recommend that you complete the declaration of candidacy and pay the applicable fee before you enroll into your third class.
• Where can I find the course schedule? Do I have to take the classes in order?
• The course schedule can be found here. Courses need to be taken one at a time, in the order listed on the website.
• What course formats are available for this program? Can I complete the entire program online?
• Each course, regardless of format, is 6 weeks long. There are currently two formats available for the open enrollment program: Online and Campus. The Campus option meets one evening per week, at our Continuing Education building, from 6:30-9:30pm. You can pick and choose the formats each time you register. For example, you may wish to take three courses online, and one in person, or any combination that works best for you. You may take the entire program online if you wish.
• I've never taken an online class. How does it work? Is it self-paced?
• No, the classes are not self-paced. Each course is instructor-led. All our classes run asynchronously, meaning classes are not in "real time" and you can access the content 24 hours a day. Still, each course has a specific start and end date, and students must complete assignments by the deadlines listed in the course syllabus to earn credit. The courses are structured week-to-week, from Monday to Sunday, and you are expected to log in multiple times during the week to keep up with class discussions and assignments.
• I am an international student / I am located overseas – am I able to enroll?
• Yes. As an open-enrollment program, international students are welcome in the program. Please note that if English is not your native language, enrollment in this program assumes that you have a working proficiency in English to allow you to engage in high-level academic discourse without any additional language coaching. If you are interested in taking the program fully online, you may enroll in courses via the Continuing Education website at your convenience and on a quarter-by-quarter basis. You are not required to have a student visa while taking online courses from your home county.

  If you wish to apply for an F-1 student visa to study in person at UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education (DCE), you must formally apply to UC Irvine DCE's International Programs and request an I-20. Please keep in mind that not all evening certificate programs are available to F-1 student visa holders based on the availability of classes that meet on campus. We cannot issue an I-20 for fully online programs. Please contact our International Programs office at uciesl@uci.edu or visit International Programs for more information.

• What is the Global Accelerated Program (GAP) format?
• In addition to the open enrollment format, we have the Global Accelerated Program (GAP) option for the Certificate (also known as Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)). The ACP/GAP program invites international and domestic to study in person, on campus, and complete all courses in a cohort style over the span of one quarter (3 months) by meeting every day for 3 hours. One difference between the GAP and public offering is that the open enrollment program consists of 4 courses, whereas the GAP program consists of 5 courses total. There is an additional "Global Aspects of Team Leadership" course for the GAP program. We welcome both international and domestic students to take the program. The program offers additional support, workshops, and activities alongside its accelerated format. US students can visit the Global Accelerated Program (GAP) page for more information. International students can visit the Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) page or contact our International Programs team at ip@ce.uci.edu.
• Do you offer job placement at the end of the program?
• No. While UCI DCE does not offer placement services, our certificate certainly puts you in a good position to find employment. Additionally, the networking to be done in the class can also be invaluable. Our advisors, instructors, and a sizable number of our students, are current professionals in the business analysis field, and are an excellent resource for hiring trends and opportunities.
• Is UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education an accredited institution?
• Yes. We are affiliated with the University of California system of schools and are accredited through WASC. DCE programs are all approved by the respective school within UCI (i.e. Project Management classes are approved through UCI's Paul Merage School of Business). For more information, please see UCI Accreditation.
• Where can I learn more about the PMP or CAPM credential?
• If you are looking for the PMP credential, we highly encourage you to learn about the requirements directly from PMI. More information about their credentials can be found on the PMI website. The PMP^® Credential exam is not provided by UCI Continuing Education. It is administered only by the Project Management Institute (PMI) after applying. PMI will issue the credential after successful completion of the exam. UCI DCE does offer an exam preparation course, titled Intensive Project Management Review. Please check out our website for the latest schedule for the course.
• How does UCI's program help me toward my career goal?
• The UCI Project Management Certificate fulfills the educational requirements for the PMP application. Further, completion of UCI Project Management Certificate will demonstrate to employers that you have an established foundational skillset for a project manager, whether you are an individual breaking into the project management field, or you have been the accidental project manager for years. Lastly UCI's courses will provide the opportunity for hands on application through class project work as well as learning from the experiences of the instructor and the other students.
• I can't find the answer to my question.
• If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Vonessa Yu at vonessa.yu@uci.edu.

Advisory Committee

• Kenneth Binnings, EDD, MBA, PMP, Director, Customer Implementation and Migration Office, Sprint
• Timothy Covington, M.S., PMP, Senior Manager – Engineering, The Boeing Company
• Susan Embry-Busch, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, American Health Care
• Kristine Hayes Munson, IT Risk and Compliance Manager, VP, State Street
• Karen Nguyen, M.S., PMP, National Manager, Program & Technology Integration, Kia Motors America
• Janice Y. Preston, PMP, CPA, Chief Operations Officer, Core Performance Concepts, Inc.
• Tony Roberts, M.S., PMP, Director, Trivista
• Tariq Shaikh, PMP, PMI-OC President
• Marty Wartenberg, MBA, PE, Business Consulting & Training
• Debora Wright Henley, MBA, Manager, Project Management – IT Solutions, Northrop Grumman Corp

On-site Training Available

Our Corporate Training specialists can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UCI Division of Continuing Education (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation.

PMI, PMP, PMBOK and the PMI Authorized Training Partner seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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