Certificate in Project Management Program in San Gabriel Valley

Project Management

Please note that this program is currently not available. Visit our Certificate Program in Project Management in Downtown LA for more information.

Program Description

Offered by Cal State LA in Monrovia and at Cal State LA Downtown, the Certificate Program in Project Management will prepare individuals with the leadership, communication and technical skills required to effectively plan and manage projects. Found in many industries, project management roles are in high demand. Project Managers must communicate well with a variety of people, including management and clients both internally and externally, keeping in mind the message may vary depending on the audience. Students will earn a Certificate of Completion for completing the two required courses for this program.

Cal State LA's certificate program delivers lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises that will provide best practices according to the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). Upon completion of the program, those who qualify will be better prepared to take the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The program fulfills the educational requirement needed to sit for both exams. Achieving the PMP certification will help distinguish you as an expert in the profession of project management domestically and abroad. Read how the Cal State LA Project Management Certificate Program is helping students reach career goals.

View the prerequisites for the PMP and CAPM Certification Exam.

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According to Project Management Institute's (PMI) job growth report, much of the available talent is reaching retirement age. These factors are creating an extraordinarily positive jobs outlook for skilled project professionals. By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles. Organizations' need for project talent has accelerated upward since 2016, with a projection of 2.2 million new project-oriented jobs each year through 2027. In the U.S., 2017 wages of project management-oriented workers in projectized industries were far higher on average than wages of non-project-oriented professionals, with a median salary of $105,000.

Individuals who are either looking to enter the project management field or who already manage projects in both the public or private sectors in fields such as engineering, architecture, computer or high-tech fields, construction or real estate development should enroll.

Register for a live webinar or to view/listen to a pre-recorded Certificate Program in Project Management webinar presentation here.

  • Tuition: $300 per unit
  • Total Program Cost: $1,200
  • Textbooks, Materials, Expenses (parking): Not included

Participants are expected to purchase the following mandatory textbooks:

  1. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th Edition (Fast Forward MBA Series) by Eric Verzuh (ISBN 1119086574)
  2. Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition

Tuition and Fees must be paid prior to the start of classes each term.

Federal financial aid is not currently available for the Certificate Program in Project Management. However, you can apply for a private student loan here.

Cal State LA and the local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) are working together to ensure that our state has a well-trained and sustainable workforce. If you have been laid off due to poor economic conditions, company closure or mass layoff, you may be eligible to receive free career development training.

To find out if you qualify for paid training, contact your local American Job Center (formerly One-Stop Center) to have them determine your eligibility to receive free training. Be sure to mention that you want to take classes through the College Professional and Global Education at Cal State LA. Visit CareerOneStop to find your nearest American Job Center or call 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) for more information. Important: You must contact your local American Job Center for application and approval first. Free enrollment in our WIB-approved programs is not available without prior written approval.

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Certificate in Project Management

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Pharmacy Technician

Coming soon.

COURSE TOPICS:

PMGT 7001 – INITIATING AND PLANNING A PROJECT
(2 units /24 hours)
After an initial overview of project management and how it is the most effective means of delivering a product, service, or result within time, cost, and resource constraints, you will gain a working knowledge of how projects are initiated and planned for. This includes defining and planning the triple-constrains of scope, time, and cost; identifying and planning the project’s risk; as well as planning for quality, communication, and procurement of outsourced resources and services.
PMGT 7002 – EXECUTING, CONTROLLING AND CLOSING A PROJECT
(2 units /24 hours)
Once the project planning is complete, it is time to launch your project! This entails ensuring you identify and acquire a high-performing team and leading them to project completion. Managing risk, issues, and changes require that you utilize methods, practices, and tools that will allow you, your team, and stakeholders to use data-driven, measurable, and quantified project status reports to make the most informed decisions. This will be accomplished by learning Earned Value Management which is considered one of the most effective methods for tracking project status and forecasting project results.

This program is currently not available.

Visit our Certificate Program in Project Management in Downtown LA for more information.

For more information, please contact the College of Professional and Global Education via email or (323) 343-4915.