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Project Management Capstone

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MGMT X 444.6

Acquire hands-on training and experience on the project management framework and foundation using a real life, single project from start to finish. Maximize your learning potential on project management processes across all 5 stages within the project life cycle.

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

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What you can learn.

Develop a business case, a feasibility study, a project charter, a project management plan, a requirements doc, a project scope statement doc, a WBS, a schedule, a budget, a risk register, a stakeholder register, final closure report, and lessons learned report
Integrate Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools within the same project for on-time delivery
Develop project baselines and documents utilizing concepts of progressive elaboration and rolling wave planning while managing project quality and risk features
Utilize Earned Value Management and integrated change control processes as core techniques in monitoring and controlling key performance indicators throughout the lifecycle of the project
Deliver value by developing information radiators, practicing stand up meetings, story points, and task management with tools, techniques and templates provided in the course

About This Course

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.

Prerequisites
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.
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

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406543
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
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406544
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
Enroll
Notes

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

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.
Book: Process Groups: A Practice Guide by Project Management Institute PMI
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
406545
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
Enroll
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.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Project Management

certificate
certificate Acquire comprehensive training in project planning, execution, and control, seamlessly integrating critical project components such as schedule, cost, quality, risk, and leadership in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI)® guidelines. Formats: Online | In-Person

Acquire comprehensive training in project planning, execution, and control, seamlessly integrating critical project components such as schedule, cost, quality, risk, and leadership in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI)® guidelines. Formats: Online | In-Person