Accelerated Certificate Program: Project Management
University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Key Information
Campus location
Irvine, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,900 / per course *
Application deadline
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* Certificate tuition: $7,900. Approximate total cost: $14,100 USD, excludes airfare. Internship tuition: $2,900.
Introduction
Overview
Project management standards are used around the world in all industries and in all disciplines, and project managers are in demand. The ACP Applied Project Management will help you improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development. This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), and prepares students to plan, schedule, and implement complex projects. In addition, the program prepares students to sit for the PMP® exam.
Benefits
- Apply fundamental project management principles, theories, and practices, including the basic concepts described in the most current version of the PMBOK® Guide
- Use project management tools and techniques that are effective in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project
- Identify characteristics of high-performance teams and ways to manage stakeholder expectations
- Select appropriate techniques to communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders
- Benefit from a Charter Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Mangement Institute and satisfy the eudcation requirement for PMP® certification
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Certificate Requirements
To earn a certificate at UCI Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Internships
As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,900, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for 10 weeks. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Project Launch
- Project Planning
- Project Execution
- Global Aspects of Project Leadership
- Project Practicum With Multiple Projects
PMI, PMP, PMBOK and the PMI Authorized Training Partner seal are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Ideal Students
Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program in Applied Project Management is designed for professionals who wish to advance their skills to become project managers or pursue career opportunities in the area of project management.
English Language Requirements
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