Technical Management
Technical Management
Looking to take your career to the next level in a field defined by changes and progress? Gain the competitive advantage you need to advance by getting skills in technical management.
UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs in Supply Chain Management, Blockchain Technology Management, Government Cost Estimating & Pricing, and Contract Management will give you the skills necessary to move forward, as industry experts guide you each step of the way.
Also available is our bi-annual Technical Management Program (TMP), a 5-day leadership and management seminar. Discover new ways to solve problems, strategize, and motivate others, and learn what it takes to build top-performing teams.
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Looking to take your career to the next level in a field defined by changes and progress? Gain the competitive advantage you need to advance by getting skills in technical management.
UCLA Extension courses and certificate programs in Supply Chain Management, Blockchain Technology Management, Government Cost Estimating & Pricing, and Contract Management will give you the skills necessary to move forward, as industry experts guide you each step of the way.
Also available is our bi-annual Technical Management Program (TMP), a 5-day leadership and management seminar. Discover new ways to solve problems, strategize, and motivate others, and learn what it takes to build top-performing teams.
Programs
Contract Management
Gain essential skills in contract management with curriculum developed in collaboration with National Contract Management Association (NCMA), the society and resource for professionals in the field. Format: Online
Government Cost Estimating and Pricing
This online certificate provides training on government cost estimation proposal and evaluation cycles. It covers fundamentals of estimation using computer-based parametric estimates in compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.
Courses
Contract Types, Application and Structure
Explore the fundamental types of contracts, their practical applications, and learn effective structuring techniques.
Inclusive Leadership
In this workshop, you will create a customized business case that you can immediately use in discussions with management, employees, and current or prospective customers.
International Business Contracting
Explore the unique challenges and opportunities associated with contracting in the global marketplace.
Leadership Series: The Science of Leadership and the Genesis of a Great Leader
Legal Aspects of Commercial Contracting
Technical Management Program (TMP)
In just five days, TMP transforms managers into dynamic leaders.
The Technical Management Program (TMP) is a week-long leadership and management seminar-workshop presented twice a year. Build top-performing teams, or get to the next level in your career. Participants will discover new ways to solve problems, strategize, and motivate others.
Next session: Sunday–Friday: September 7-12, 2025
"All technical managers should be lucky enough to participate in TMP. The skills and tools provided are hyper-valuable in dealing with a highly educated workforce in this dynamic time."
- Dr. Walt Witkowski, Senior Manager, Sandia National Laboratories