Manage complex projects to successful completion. Take advantage of new career opportunities.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
In this flexible and practical program, you will have the opportunity to participate in virtual meetings with instructors, receive professional feedback on projects, and access career counseling services. Upon completion of the 6-month professional certificate, you will be able to:
Meet the Project Management Institute (PMP)® certification education requirements and be prepared to pass the PMP® exam.
Receive a professional certificate from the University of California, Irvine and earn 12 units of academic credit for advanced studies
Be prepared to confidently lead projects from inception, planning, and execution, and use proven project management tools at every stage of a project.
The PMP® certification is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers, and is highly valued by employers in every field.
PMP® certification holders in the United States earn approximately 15% more than their non-certified counterparts
More than 500,000 job openings per year require project management skills
Hands-on Learning Project
This professional certificate consists of 4 courses, a 6-month project-based course, and is delivered by UCI Continuing Education faculty with in-depth projects and an advanced curriculum that meets the learning requirements of the Project Manager (PMP)® certification. The program’s innovative and flexible format is specifically designed for busy professionals who want to enhance their project management skills and career opportunities.
Course 1 • 49 hours
In today’s fast-paced business world, project judgment is more important than ever. This course will teach you how to select and hunt for projects wisely, and how stakeholder engagement impacts their success. You will learn the requirements needed to define the project scope and build a list of tasks to achieve it. You will learn to create effective communication plans and assign roles. You will understand the principles of project planning through the use of time management software. You will build project requirements, goals, and objectives before considering the overall scope of work using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). At the end of the course, you will be able to apply what you have learned to a case study that connects the elements of a project launch.
Course 2 • 46 hours
Successful projects don’t just happen; they are planned. Understanding what success means for a particular project is part of the process. You’ll understand how to measure success. Does your project need outside help or materials? If so, will you know what type of contract will support your success? Once you understand these basics and know how to identify the risks you face, you can begin to consider setting a schedule and budget for your project. This course will help you understand the critical basics of project planning so that when it’s time to set a schedule and budget, you’ll be well-informed.
Course 3 • 41 hours
Executing a project involves many challenges, and a good project needs to know how to execute projects and adapt to changes that may affect project plans using both traditional and agile project management methods. In this course, the student will determine and manage the project work and knowledge for it.
Course 4 • 48 hours
Managing multiple projects presents different challenges compared to managing a single project. This course builds on the knowledge and skills that the project manager has acquired so far in the areas of project cycles, time, cost, risk, human resources, leadership, and team building. In this course, you will be able to experiment and take part in group exercises.
This course dives into the project management process and knowledge areas produced in the NPMBOK® Guide and extends them to managing multiple projects. Skills also include appropriate and available communication, and the acquisition of advanced and effective management skills. You will learn to manage multiple companies, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources intelligently. You will explore planning techniques that will allow you to balance resource utilization with project risks, achieving a sufficient level of responsiveness to meet the needs of industries at risk. We will also learn the foundation of project portfolio management, program management, and Agile Scrum project management techniques.
You will return to a group program in a Coursera course. Depending on the size of the class, the number and size of groups may vary. Additional members may join or drop out of your group during registration. Therefore, it is important to understand that if you join a regular team, you will need to manage the completion of project activities with possible changes in the group.
