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Fundamentals of Project Management

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Gain the skills to manage your daily projects efficiently and effectively. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational framework that underpins all successful projects, along with essential tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary for achieving optimal project outcomes.    

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
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Online
Starting at $1,050.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Utilize the PMI®’s project management framework as a cornerstone to efficiently and effectively oversee projects, while staying abreast of the latest innovations such as AI impacts and tools
  • Implement a systematic approach to project management, seamlessly navigating through all phases from initiation to closure, and integrating cutting-edge methodologies to enhance efficiency
  • Craft a well-defined project scope and identify key stakeholders, laying a solid foundation for each project's success, while leveraging advancements in AI and other technologies
  • Integrate all project processes, encompassing schedule, budget, quality, staffing, resources, communication, risk, and procurement, leveraging AI impacts and tools, to ensure successful project outcomes

About this course:

Master the essentials of Project Management, bridging theoretical concepts with hands-on techniques to drive projects to successful completion. Elevate your project management prowess by adeptly engaging stakeholders and harmonizing diverse processes within a standardized framework across project lifecycles. This immersive course empowers you to navigate the intricacies of project management with real-world examples and industry-relevant methodologies, ensuring you're equipped to tackle modern challenges head-on. The course is instructed by seasoned industry professionals with decades of hands-on experience whose wealth of expertise will enrich your learning journey, incorporating the latest trends such as Agile considerations and AI impacts. Moreover, this course is designed to align with the PMP® Exam curriculum prescribed by PMI®, providing you with the requisite 35 Educational Credits essential for both aspiring and seasoned project managers to pursue or maintain their 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).

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: John H. Gormley
401183
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
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
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
Lecture
Tue Mar 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121DE
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: JM Gibis
401249
Fee:
$1,050.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
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 Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Robert Stone
401250
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
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: Robert Stone
401251
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: John H. Gormley
402710
Fee:
$1,050.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
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
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121AB
-
Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: JM Gibis
402715
Fee:
$1,050.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
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 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Robert Stone
402719
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
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 February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Robert Stone
402720
Fee:
$1,050.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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