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Course

PMGT 7001-54: Initiating And Planning A Project (Spring 2025)

Jan 21, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
2 credits

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HOW TO REGISTER

  • Click the gray "$600 Enroll Now" button at the top of the page.
  • Fill out the form fields, then click "Register New Account".
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  • Our Enrollment Services team will contact you at the email address provided during registration with instructions on how to submit your tuition payment.
  • Please note that payment will be due in full no later than January 10, 2025.

 

Course Description: Learn how to initiate and plan projects. Understand the importance of, and the system for, value delivery. Understand the difference between predictive, adaptive and hybrid approaches to delivering projects. 

Program: Project Management Certificate

Units: 2 units

Eligibility: Individuals who are either looking to enter the project management field or who already manage projects in both the public or private sectors in fields such as engineering, architecture, computer or high-tech fields, construction, or real estate development should enroll. View the prerequisites for the PMP and CAPM Certification Exam.

Course dates: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025

Meeting Schedule
Dates Days Course Time
January 25, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
February 1, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
February 8, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
February 15, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
February 22, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
March 1, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
March 8, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
March 15, 2025 Saturday PMGT 7001 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Course day(s)/time(s): Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Modality: The Spring 2025 program will meet in-person on the listed times and dates above. Each class is 2 units, 4 units in total. The instructor and participants will actively engage in discussions, activities, and lectures and utilize Canvas on a weekly basis. Program information such as the syllabus will be emailed to registered participants the week of when the program begins. As a result, it is required that all participants register for the program by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025, to ensure they receive all crucial information prior to start the program.

Location: 801 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 624D Building

TuitionThe per-unit cost of the Certificate Program in Project Management is $300. The total program cost of the Certificate Program in Project Management is: $1,200. Textbooks, materials, and expenses (parking) are not included. Tuition and fees must be paid prior to the start of classes each term. Participants are expected to purchase the following mandatory textbooks:

  • The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th Edition (Fast Forward MBA Series) by Eric Verzuh (ISBN 1119700760)
  •  Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition

Because this is not an academic degree-seeking program, this program does not qualify for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. We do not offer installment plans but do offer private loans for the program. If you are interested in loans, please apply for a private student loan.

Instructor: Lisa Creary-Vasquez

Instructor Email: lvasquez@calstatela.edu

Next Offering Date: Fall 2025

Registration Deadline:

Payment for intended courses must be paid in full at the time of registration, as installment plans are not available. For questions about registration or withdrawal/refunds, Contact PaGE Enrollment Services at PaGEStudents@calstatela.edu.