Certificate Program in
Project Management
Demand for project management expertise in organizations continues to grow, and the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate
Program in Project Management is a great way to build the skills to keep your projects on task, on time and on budget. In this
highly interactive curriculum—delivered online or in class—you learn how to apply project management practices to achieve
success in a wide variety of fields, including high tech, marketing, financial services, information technology, international
trade, life science industries, government, construction and more. You learn from highly qualified instructors with extensive
project management experience and work in teams with classmates to develop hands-on problem-solving techniques. On
completion, you earn a highly regarded credential approved by the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
and an advisory board of business and education leaders. Moreover, all of our project management courses apply toward
professional development units (PDUs) for the Project Management Institute (PMI).
3 Required Courses, 8 Additional Semester Units of Electives*
14 Semester Units, 210 Hours of Instruction
Required Courses
Project Management BUS ADM X470 (2 semester units)
Get a step-by-step introduction to the project management process, and review the differences
between theory and practice.
Project Leadership and Building High-Performance Teams BUS ADM X469.2 (2 semester units)
Develop the leadership and communication skills to lead a successful project team.
Project Execution and Control BUS ADM X471.9 (2 semester units)
Understand effective management processes and how to use a project baseline plan to
monitor progress, identify variances and take action to mitigate the impact of problems.
Primary Electives (Take at Least Two)
Project Scope and Quality Management BUS ADM X470.9 (2 semester units)
Understand how to meet customer requirements, work effectively and deliver highquality project results.
Project Schedule and Risk Management BUS ADM X440.4 (2 semester units)
Learn practical methods for managing tight schedules and project uncertainty.
Project Cost and Procurement Management BUS ADM X474.3 (2 semester units)
Develop the skills to manage project budgets and successfully evaluate and execute contracts.
*See the website for a complete list of available electives.
Course availability is subject to change.
PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute.
“The principles that they taught have become second
nature to me now—they’re useful not only in building a
career, but as lessons for life.”
—Harlan Kelly Jr., Certificate Program in
Project Management graduate
Learn more at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/project.html
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Prerequisites for Admission
There are no prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Project Management, but a bachelor’s degree is recommended.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
The curriculum comprises a total of 14 semester units (210
hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable
certificate registration free.
You may progress through the curriculum in the format and
at the pace that fits your goals. Choose your study option:
•Online, accelerated: eight weeks of study
Note: Certificate students registered before Sept. 1, 2013
must complete the three required project management
courses and the three primary elective courses to receive the
certificate. Course titles and content have been updated effective fall 2013 term. See course listings for previous course titles.
How to Register for This Certificate
Register for the Certificate Program in Project Management
at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/register.html. Click on the
More Information button next to the program title to begin
the registration process. Complete your student account
profile if you are a new student, and pay the nonrefundable
certificate registration fee.
•Online, regular pace: 12 weeks of study
•Classroom, daytime (weekend) format: four or five weeks
of study
You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the
Certificate Program in Project Management.
•Classroom, evening (weeknight) format: generally 10
weeks of study
Value of a UC Berkeley Extension
Professional Certificate
Courses are scheduled so that you can complete all certificate requirements in about one year by taking the shortest
duration sections sequentially. Most students complete their
certificate coursework in one to two years.
As the continuing education arm of the University of
California, Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected
provider of adult and professional education. A UC Berkeley
Extension professional certificate is approved by an academic
advisory board consisting of industry experts; University of
California, Berkeley, professors; and UC Berkeley Extension
academic staff. A certificate is widely recognized as proof of
the successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course
of study.
You must take all courses for a letter grade. To receive
the certificate, you must maintain an overall minimum 2.5
grade point average (GPA), with a grade of C or better in each course. A Certificate With Distinction will be
awarded to those who complete the certificate with a
GPA of 3.5 or higher.
All certificate coursework must be completed within five
years of registering for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the
field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in
a timely fashion.
Learn More
For additional information about the Certificate Program
in Project Management, visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/
project.html, email business@unex.berkeley.edu or call
(510) 642-4231.
CAPM, PMI, PMP and PMBOK Guide are registered
marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
UC Berkeley Extension is recognized by the Project
Management Institute Registered Educational Provider
Program and accepts and adheres to all of its policies,
requirements and rules concerning the provision of
professional education activities and materials.
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