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Project Management

(4-course program)

Individuals interested in earning the certificate must successfully complete all program requirements by the end of Winter 2024 quarter. If you have any questions, email businessprograms@ce.uci.edu.

Overview

Project Management Institute Authorized Training PartnerThe 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.

Course Schedule

Required Courses

TitleWinterSpringSummerFall
MGMT X472.75
Project Launch (3.00 Units)
MGMT X472.75
        
MGMT X472.76
Project Planning (3.00 Units)
MGMT X472.76
       Online
MGMT X472.77
Project Execution (3.00 Units)
MGMT X472.77
 Online     Online
MGMT X472.79
Project Practicum with Multiple Projects (3.00 Units)
MGMT X472.79
 Online     Online

Elective Courses

TitleWinterSpringSummerFall
Non-Certificate Courses
MGMT X472.20
Intensive Project Management Review (3.50 Units)
MGMT X472.20
 Online to be scheduled to be scheduled Online

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

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Academic Calendar

Event Fall 2023 Winter 2024 Spring 2024 Summer 2024
Registration Begins (after 2pm PT) Jul 13 Oct 19 Jan 18 Apr 18
Courses Begin* (week of) Sep 25 Jan 8 Apr 1 Jun 24
Courses End* (week of) Dec 11 Mar 18 Jun 10 Sep 9
Administrative Holidays Nov 10, Nov 23-24, Dec 25-26, Jan 1-2 Jan 15, Feb 19 Mar 29, May 27 Jun 19, Jul 4, Sep 2

*Actual dates may vary by program.

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3-month Global Accelerated format also available

Learn How To Earn Your Certificate

Earn a Certificate

Apply to become a candidate for the program: A Declaration of Candidacy is required to establish candidacy in this program. Complete the application and pay the application and candidacy fee of $125 (non-refundable). Learn more about the benefits of becoming a candidate. Candidacy is not required to enroll into individual course in a program.

A candidate in the program is awarded a certificate upon the successful completion of four (4) required courses totaling 12 units, each with a letter grade of “C” or better. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in their first course. To receive the Certified Digital Certificate after the completing all the program requirements, students must submit the Request for Certificate to initiate the certificate audit process. Students not pursuing the certificate are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish.

Transfer Credit

Students who complete the Project Management Certificate Program are eligible to transfer credits into a graduate degree from the universities listed below:

Career Advancement Network (CAN)

We are proud to provide our certificate students and alumni with newly enhanced career services that include one-on-one coaching, technology tools, webinars and workshops, networking events, mentorship/internship opportunities, and a rich collection of free online career resources. Learn more.

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.