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BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
Project Management
Agile Project Management
MGMT X 446.1
Agile Methodologies with Scrum and Kanban
4.0 units
The use of Agile is quickly becoming the new norm. This course covers SCRUM and Kanban as the most popular agile and lean processes for enabling fast delivery of projects while shifting culture to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Students will gain the skills to apply the agile steps to their projects by practicing with iterative and incremental scheduling techniques and SPRINTS. Students explore how agile trends and emerging practices are different than predictive, waterfall scheduling models and traditional life cycle development approaches. This course meets the education training hours for and helps students gain knowledge towards the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification. It also provides foundational knowledge for the Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)® and Professional Scrum Master (PSM)® certifications. In addition, this course helps students gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Reg# 393708
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Nareg Tovmassian, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt holder, PMP, PMI-ACP; director of Project Management Institute (PMI) LA Chapter San Fernando Valley satellite; Senior Black Belt advisor for Southern California Edison.
Reg# 394464
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
X In-Person 11 mtgs
Monday, 7-10pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 4
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Christopher Yang MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, CSM, CPM, MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, and MS in Computer Science.
MGMT X 446.2
Agile Frameworks, Including Disciplined Agile, XP, and Lean SD
4.0 units
Experienced Agile professionals are in high demand across all industries. This course provides comprehensive instruction in the nine popular Agile methodologies for students to stay relevant and sought after. Students learn to compare traditional project management methodologies with benefits from agile approaches using agile frameworks such as: Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development (Lean SD), Feature-driven Development (FDD), Scrumban, Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM), Crystal, Large-scaled Scrum (LeSS), and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This course concentrates on enabling fast iterative delivery; teamwork; collaboration; and continuous improvement in software, product development, and high-tech projects. Students will work in teams to apply Agile methodologies through class exercises. This course meets the education training hours and helps you gain knowledge towards the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification. It also provides foundational knowledge for the Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)® and Professional Scrum Master (PSM)® certifications.
Reg# 394465
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Lori Garcia, EMBA, PMP; project manager, Medtronic.
MGMT UL 743
Free Online Project Management Certificate Information
Interested in project management? This free online repository of information is provided to you to help you review aspects of UCLA Extension’s project management program at your own pace. Here you will learn the details and sequence of courses required to complete UCLA Extension’s gold-seal certificate in Project Management. You will also find information on our dedicated instructors and staff, as well as testimonials from past students. You will see videos of our instructors presenting about careers in project management. This session also provides a road map to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, as well as a path to applying our courses to an online Master’s Degree (MS) in Project Management.
Reg# 390223
Fee: $0
No refund after 31 July.
M Information Session0
July 31-Nov. 5
Live Zoom Q&A Sessions: Join program director, Vivian Taslakian, for a program overview, (PMP)® Exam topics, master’s degree roadmap, and a demonstration of actual courses on Canvas. Enroll to participate in any or all of these live sessions.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 12-2pm PT
Uninstructed Lab Vivian Taslakian, MBA, MS, BSEE, PMP
MGMT X 444.1
Fundamentals of Project Management
4.0 units
Learn the basics of Project Management integrating theories with practical approaches to successfully fulfill projects from start to finish. Become a more effective project manager by influencing stakeholders and integrating all of the various processes using a standard framework throughout the life cycle of your projects. This course helps you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Reg# 394447
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Robert Stone, PMP, executive director, The Larston Group
Reg# 394448
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Robert Stone, PMP, executive director, The Larston Group
Reg# 394440
Fee: $999
No refund after 9 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Tuesday, 6-9pm, Sept. 26-Dec. 5
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
John H. Gormley, FAIA
Reg# 394446
Fee: $999
No refund after 10 Oct. A Remote
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 6
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
JM Gibis BA
For more information call (310) 206-4271.
MGMT X 444.2
Project Schedule and Cost Management
4.0 units
Balance the trade-off between scope, time, and cost to deliver your project on time and within budget. This course also covers the concept of earned value management to track schedule and cost performance on your project to optimize results. This course helps you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Reg# 394453
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Kevyn Jones MS, Acquisition and Contract Management
Reg# 394454
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Tony Swaim, DBA, MBA, PMP, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; principal, Tony Swaim & Associates.
Reg# 394449
Fee: $999
No refund after 11 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Simona Afifi
MGMT X 444.3
Project Quality and Leadership
4.0 units
Achieve a competitive advantage by applying data-driven improvement methodologies to manage quality measures on your projects to meet and exceed customer expectations. Sharpen your leadership skills to attain your project goals alongside team members and stakeholders and learn to use strong communication and interpersonal skills. This course helps you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Reg# 394456
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
A Remote
11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 4
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Lori Garcia, EMBA, PMP; project manager, Medtronic.
Reg# 394458
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
John Sarakatsannis, MBA, MS, PMP, CPCM, CFCM
Reg# 394455
Fee: $999
No refund after 10 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 6
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Nareg Tovmassian Six Sigma Black/Green Belt holder, PMP, PMI-ACP; director of Project Management Institute (PMI) LA Chapter San Fernando Valley satellite; Senior Black Belt advisor for Southern California Edison.
MGMT X 444.4
Project Risk and Procurement Management
4.0 units
Explore causes of risk on your projects and examine impacts by the triple constraint, workforce, and vendors. Learn to apply optimized risk response strategies for successful execution and completion of your projects. Minimize risk impacts from procurement processes, and sharpen your negotiation tactics to ultimately sign win-win agreements with qualified contractors. This course will help you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Reg# 394460
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Al Hirsch, managing director, CTARCo International Reg# 394461
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Lori Jones, JD, MS, who has 40 years’ experience in contracts and subcontracts; subcontract program manager, Northrop Grumman. Reg# 394459
Fee: $999
No refund after 11 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center: 10920 Lindbrook Dr. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Artin Mgrtichian MISM, MPM, PMP, LEED GA, project manager, MedMedia Group
MGMT X 444.6
Project Management Capstone
4.0 units
This course provides interactive training on the project management framework and foundation using a single project from start to finish spanning across all five phases in a project life cycle. Students work in groups as consultants and apply hands-on experience using a real-life project starting from initiation to closing to maximize learning potential in project management. The concepts learned during the course could be applied to any project within any industry and with varying complexities, putting a sharper focus on the people, processes, tools, techniques, and technologies needed to successfully execute projects and meet customer expectations. This course helps you gain knowledge towards the PMP® Exam by PMI® and qualifies for the required 35 Contact Hours or PDU’s to apply for or maintain an existing PMP® certification.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MGMT X 444.1 Fundamentals of Project Management course required to have knowledge of basic concepts and terminology to be used in this Capstone course.
Reg# 394463
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Al Hirsch, managing director, CTARCo International
Reg# 394462
Fee: $999
No refund after 10 Oct.
X In-Person
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 6-9pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 6
UCLA: Boelter Hall
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Bill Hackenberg, MBA, PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSQA; founder, ExecutiveToolShed.com
MGMT X 443.4 Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management
4.0 units
Effective leadership skills are perhaps the greatest determinant of project success. Project managers must demonstrate leadership effectiveness throughout each phase of the project life cycle. Review and recognize specific leadership styles in the context of real-world examples. Participative assignments help both current and future project managers enhance their own leadership effectiveness. Course content covers project communication, motivation, conflict resolution, negotiation, stress management, and effective leadership in the context of project management. Participants identify the leadership challenges unique to the project environment, identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses, identify five conflict resolution modes and when to use them, and learn to differentiate between position power and personal power. Note: This course is NOT interchangeable with MGMT X 490.996 Leadership Communication Strategies.
Reg# 394466
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Margaret Meloni PhD, MBA, PMP; recipient, UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award, 2012.
Reg# 394467
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
A Remote 11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 4
Remote Classroom
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Jerry Reed, PMP, CSM, MCP
MGMT X 443.6
Project Planning with Microsoft Project®
4.0 units
The schedule is the primary source of conflict on any project. Questions like “When will we launch?”, “When is the release date?”, “When will we get the certificate of occupancy?” and “When will the drug be available to the public?”, can only be answered credibly by building real project schedules and using real scheduling apps. Surprisingly, this is rarely done. As a result, project managers are often unaware which tasks to expedite to get projects done faster. They make calls, trade favors, and pressure resources to expedite tasks that will not result in earlier project completion dates. This problem is further compounded by the growing trend toward modern, cloud-based project management tools, such as Wrike ® Monday.com ® , and Smartsheet®. While these tools are great for collaborating, they lack the scheduling features required to expedite projects. In this course, you’ll learn why Microsoft Project® continues to be the tool of choice for professional schedulers and knowledgeable project managers. You’ll learn why you should avoid tools like Excel, Wrike® Monday. com ® Smartsheet ® , and even Project for the Web when you’re managing projects that require you to find ways to get things done faster. Whether you’re managing a construction project, deploying new infrastructure, or launching a start-up, this learn-by-doing course will help you use Microsoft Project® to build and analyze schedules your team can rely on. You’ll learn to break down projects into manageable parts, structure the project outline, forecast reliable completion dates, set realistic expectations, manage resources and assignments, use the critical path to get the work done faster, and create professional status reports! The scheduling skills you’ll learn with Microsoft Project®, the most widely used true scheduling app, will significantly reduce your learning curve with a wide range of scheduling software in the project management field.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in using computers with Windows operating system; working knowledge of MS Office® is also helpful.
Reg# 394468
Fee: $1,099
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Jerry Reed, PMP, CSM, MCP
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MGMT X 443.8
Controlling Change for On-Site Projects
4.0 units
Once projects cross their planning stage, the execution phase starts with the inevitable reality of needing to change and update the original plans. Supported with formal baselines for project schedule, cost, quality, and resources, the project manager’s key role is to ensure changes against those baselines are made orderly, formally, and effectively. This course focuses on project implementation and the various qualitative and quantitative methods project managers rely on to control and manage their project changes to successfully complete them on-time and within budget. Project changes in one area will necessarily impact other areas, requiring a relentless balancing act among schedule, cost, quality, staffing, and risk-related priorities. This course will also cover tactics to manage the myriad of stakeholders on the project during its implementation and control stages, utilizing an integrated change management approach to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive outcomes.
Reg# 394469
Fee: $999
No refund after 8 Oct.
M Online Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Tony Swaim, DBA, MBA, PMP, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; principal, Tony Swaim & Associates.
MGMT 843.1A Project Management Professional (PMP) ®Exam Preparation
3.3 CEUs
Prepare for the popular PMP® exam by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® with four full days of structured review of the key project domains and required knowledge needed to pass the exam. The course material follows the sequence of a project life cycle covering a six-step framework of keeping the business in mind, starting the project, planning the project, leading the project team, supporting the project team, and closing the project. Taught by instructors who are subject matter experts in both waterfall and rolling-wave practices, this course prepares candidates for the question distribution that will appear on the exam: 8% on the Business Environment, 42% on the People domain, and 50% on Processes, with an overarching 50% of the whole heavily reliant on agile/adaptive and the remaining on predictive project development approaches. Individuals who pass the exam earn the profession’s most universally recognized and respected credential, the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
To be eligible for the PMP® certification, you must first meet specific requirements by PMI® for work experience, educational hours, and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. This course helps you meet the required educational hours and prepares you with hints and tips to tackle the rigorous PMP® Exam.
Reg# 390216
Fee: $1,350
No refund after 30 Sept.
A Remote 4 mtgs
Saturday, 8am-5pm, Oct. 14-Nov. 4 Remote Classroom
Free Optional Q/A Session
Join our PMI-Licensed instructors via Zoom as they answer your questions about the PMP® Exam updates and discuss how our upcoming PMP® Exam Prep course can prepare you for the test. To join, go to www.uclaextension.edu/FreePMInfo, scroll down to view the available dates and enroll.
About the Course
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. This course will be conducted remotely in real-time format using UCLA Extension’s Canvas and Zoom learning platforms. The instructor will conduct the lectures on the scheduled days and times allowing students the opportunity to fully interact, ask questions, and share stories.
Course Materials
Book 1: Default study guide provided to students as part of the course fee - PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep
Book 2: Required to purchase by students on their own from the author’s website or another seller such as Amazon - Agile Project Management by Sohel Akhter: pmsuccessinc.com/product/ agile-project-management/
(Optional) Book 3: Optional to purchase by students on their own from the author’s website. This study guide is not part of the course fee and referenced here only as supplemental material to enhance your learning experience - Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam Prep - Study Guide by Sohel Akhter: pmsuccessinc.com/product/ project-management-professional-pmp-certification-exam-prep/
(Optional) Book 4: Optional to purchase by students on their own from the author’s website. This summary brochure is not part of the course fee and referenced here only as supplemental material to enhance your learning experience - 8 Pages Quick Reference Guide - Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam by Sohel Akhter: pmsuccessinc.com/product/8-pages-quick-reference-guideproject-management-professional-pmp-certification-exam-prep/ About the Refund Deadline Below
Any enrollment within the two weeks before the course start date will not have the option for a refund. This helps us ship the PMP® Exam Prep Guide to your physical address in a timely manner.
Vivian Taslakian, MBA, MS, BSEE, PMP
Jerry Reed, PMP, CSM, MCP
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