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Fundamentals of Project Management

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Gain the skills to manage your daily projects efficiently and effectively. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational framework that underpins all successful projects, along with essential tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary for achieving optimal project outcomes.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Utilize the PMI®’s project management framework as a cornerstone to efficiently and effectively oversee projects, while staying abreast of the latest innovations such as AI impacts and tools
Implement a systematic approach to project management, seamlessly navigating through all phases from initiation to closure, and integrating cutting-edge methodologies to enhance efficiency
Craft a well-defined project scope and identify key stakeholders, laying a solid foundation for each project's success, while leveraging advancements in AI and other technologies
Integrate all project processes, encompassing schedule, budget, quality, staffing, resources, communication, risk, and procurement, leveraging AI impacts and tools, to ensure successful project outcomes

About This Course

Master the essentials of Project Management, bridging theoretical concepts with hands-on techniques to drive projects to successful completion. Elevate your project management prowess by adeptly engaging stakeholders and harmonizing diverse processes within a standardized framework across project lifecycles. This immersive course empowers you to navigate the intricacies of project management with real-world examples and industry-relevant methodologies, ensuring you're equipped to tackle modern challenges head-on. The course is instructed by seasoned industry professionals with decades of hands-on experience whose wealth of expertise will enrich your learning journey, incorporating the latest trends such as Agile considerations and AI impacts. Moreover, this course is designed to align with the PMP® Exam curriculum prescribed by PMI®, providing you with the requisite 35 Educational Credits essential for both aspiring and seasoned project managers to pursue or maintain their PMP® certification.

PMI Authorized Training Partner Badge

UCLA Extension is a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP®) and is approved by PMI to issue professional development units (PDUs).

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407241
Fee:
$1,100.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406467
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406468
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406469
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407619
Fee:
$1,100.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue May 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407622
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed May 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jun 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407621
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407620
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 5

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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