Project Management
X470 (2 semester units in Business Administration)
30 pdu, PMI provider #1173
A requirement in the Certificate Program in Project Management. The online course is the recipient of the Outstanding Course Award from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA).Proper management plays a crucial role in the efficient execution and completion of projects. In this introductory course, the instructor provides a step-by-step explanation of the project management process while reviewing the differences between theory and practice. You create your own project plan with the tools and knowledge provided. Knowledge of these basic building blocks of project management is a prerequisite to more advanced courses.
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Tues. May 20, Online
ANTHONY MINSTEIN, B.A., CPIM, PMP, is chief information officer for Franklin Career Services in Louisville, Ky. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, and is certified in product and inventory control management.
- Online course: Internet access required
- May 20 to Aug. 12
- $700 (EDP 844191)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
AND
Project Management
Author: Gary R. Heerkens
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Publication Year: 2001
ISBN: 0071379525
Tues. May 20, Online
MARK ANGEL, B.S., M.B.A., PMP, has more than 30 years of experience in the IT, telecommunications, city government, aerospace, airline, and banking sectors. He is a senior program manager in the telecommunications industry. His specific expertise includes project management, systems analysis, and system implementation.
- Online course: Internet access required
- May 20 to Aug. 12
- $700 (EDP 844209)
Enroll
Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
AND
Project Management
Author: Gary R. Heerkens
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Publication Year: 2001
ISBN: 0071379525
Tues. June 3, San Francisco
JIM O'DONNELL, M.B.A., has an extensive background in managing sales and marketing projects at high-tech companies such as Infortext Systems. He is director of instructional design at MSI Learning, where he manages the development of online project management content. He has an M.B.A. from Golden Gate University and has designed instruction for secondary as well as adult education.
- 10 meetings
- June 3 to Aug. 12: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting July 15)
- San Francisco: Room 806, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $625 (EDP 314351)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
AND
Project Management: A Systems Approach
Author: Harold Kerzner
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Edition: 9th
Publication Year: 2006
ISBN: 9780471741879
Sat. June 28, Redwood City
LIFONG LIU, B.S., founder of Global Focus Consulting, has advised business leaders in North America and Asia as their companies navigate the transition to a global economy, expand into emerging markets, and position themselves for the next century. She has worked for more than 20 years in engineering, construction, international business development, and organizational change management.
- 5 meetings
- June 28 to July 26: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Redwood City: Room 11, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $625 (EDP 304923)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
Sat. July 19, Berkeley
RICK SANTOS, B.S. ECE, M.B.A., PMP, is a program and project management consultant for major Bay Area companies. His expertise is in large and complex IT infrastructure projects such as voice and data networks, enterprise network security, and e-commerce servers.
- 5 meetings
- July 19 to Aug. 16: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Berkeley: Room 208, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $625 (EDP 304899)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945x
Sat. Aug. 2, Berkeley
JOSEPH MUDD, B.S., is a program and project manager with more than 20 years of experience working for several large engineering and construction companies, VC-funded software startups, and biotechnology companies. His experience includes microelectronics, biotechnology, light industrial, food, and petrochemical projects for U.S., European, and Asian customers.
- 5 meetings
- Aug. 2-30: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Berkeley: Room 204, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $625 (EDP 314369)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge
Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute, Inc
Edition: 3rd
Publication Year: 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
Sections closed for enrollment
Wed. Feb. 13, San Francisco
RAY JU, M.B.A., PMP, founder and Leadership Architect at Get IT LLC, provides project management consulting services to technology clients. A member of PMI since 1987, Ju is certified as PMP #560, and vice president of programs for the Diversity Specific Interest Group. His positive impact and influence on high-performance project teams spans the globe from San Francisco to Shanghai. Ju constantly seeks out opportunities to develop a collaborative network built on social capital.
- 10 meetings
- Feb. 13 to April 16: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 808, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $625 (EDP 313726)
Tues. March 18, San Francisco
JIM O'DONNELL, M.B.A., has an extensive background in managing sales and marketing projects at high-tech companies such as Infortext Systems. He is director of instructional design at MSI Learning, where he manages the development of online project management content. He has an M.B.A. from Golden Gate University and has designed instruction for secondary as well as adult education.
- 10 meetings
- March 18 to May 20: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 802, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $625 (EDP 313544)
Sat. April 19, Berkeley
LIFONG LIU, B.S., founder of Global Focus Consulting, has advised business leaders in North America and Asia as their companies navigate the transition to a global economy, expand into emerging markets, and position themselves for the next century. She has worked for more than 20 years in engineering, construction, international business development, and organizational change management.Revised class schedule in red.
- 5 meetings
- April 19 to May 24: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meeting April 26)
- Berkeley: Room 208, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $625 (EDP 313551)
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