Project Management with Concentration in Agile
Project Management with Concentration in Agile
Enhance traditional project management practices with Agile approaches to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving workplace. Formats: Online | In-Person
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Embrace change with Agile project management.
This nine-course certificate program provides training on how to apply principles of the iterative Agile approach to project management for effectiveness and value. Students gain practical skills using Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban to plan, execute and monitor project activities, prioritize tasks, respond to changing stakeholder requirements, lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
Students will gain a solid understanding of Agile software and tools, and learn how to integrate Agile with traditional project management processes to determine project risks, identify and mitigate potential issues, and enable successful project delivery.
The curriculum was designed for professionals in software development, IT, marketing, or product management seeking to improve their project management skills and deliver value to customers using Agile methodologies. Courses are taught by industry experts and are endorsed by both the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Duration: 9 months (full time), 2 years (part time)
Format: Online & In-Person
The Project Management Certificate with Concentration in Agile is the combined version of the following individual programs:
This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.
International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.
While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.
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Steps for enrolling and becoming a candidate are provided in this section.
Cost and Fees
International Student Fees
How to Get Started
Courses in this program are open enrollment, and each class is paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program; however, establishing candidacy provides many benefits exclusive to our certificate students.
We recommend starting with the first course, MGMT X 444.1 Fundamentals of Project Management, and taking subsequent courses in the order listed above, if possible.
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- Once you are logged into the student portal, you can select “My Applications” from the left side menu at any time to return to your application. Click the yellow “Start” button to proceed.
- On the Certificate Application page, follow the instructions and click save. Then submit your application.
- Proceed to checkout and pay the nonrefundable candidacy fee to finalize your application.
Benefits exclusive to UCLA Extension certificate students:
- Free access to Handshake, UCLA Career Center’s online job board, with access to thousands of job and internship postings.
- Become a member of the UCLA Alumni Association (upon completing your certificate) and a nationwide network of Bruin family. Plus gain access to the networking platform UCLAOne.
- Join us for the annual UCLA Extension Graduation Ceremony on campus to celebrate all your hard work.
- Get access to UCLA Recreation facilities as a student affiliate.*
- Open an affiliate/Guest UCLA Bruin ID Card* for a number of student-related benefits.
- Access to UCLA Extension’s Career Resources including career advising, workshops and networking events.
Exam Preparation Course
Prepare for the popular PMP® examination with a concentrated and structured review of the key project domains and required knowledge to pass the exam. This course does not apply to toward the certificate.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Required Courses
Fundamentals of Project Management
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.
Project Schedule and Cost Management
Mastering the art of scheduling and cost management is paramount for project success. This course equips you with the essential skills to meticulously craft project timelines and budgets, while providing insights into tracking project performance for optimal outcomes.
Project Quality and Leadership
This course will train you on quality approaches to meet and exceed customer satisfaction, and communication strategies to develop a high-performing project team.
Project Risk and Procurement Management
Every project comes with risks, especially those contributed externally from vendors. This course will train you on the essential risk and procurement management processes to minimize negative impacts on your project objectives.
Project Management Capstone
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.
Agile Methodologies with Scrum and Kanban
Learn the principles and practices of popular SCRUM and Kanban. Build the skills necessary to be a member of a high performing, continuously improving and self-organizing scrum team.
Agile Frameworks, Including Disciplined Agile, XP and Lean SD
Build and refine your knowledge of core Agile methodologies including XP, Lean SD, Disciplined Agile, Scrum, and SAFe for successful outcomes.
Scaled Agile Approaches
Elective Courses
Six Sigma Green Belt
Learn how to identify and manage process-improvement projects using the systematic, analytical Six Sigma approach.
AI for Product Management
Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management
This course covers project communication, motivation, conflict resolution, negotiation, stress management, and effective leadership in the project management context.
Project Planning with Microsoft Project®
This course provides hands-on experience to build a realistic schedule using MS Project® as a tool. Students start from the planning stage and progress though the monitoring phases to track performance on the project.
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