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 executing and completing projects efficiently. Get a step-by-step introduction to the project management process and review the differences between theory and practice. You’ll use the tools and knowledge you acquire to create your own project plan. This course is a prerequisite for all other project management courses.
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Wed. June 24, Berkeley
DEANN SMITH, B.A., PMP, CKM, provides project and knowledge management consulting and training to the semiconductor and high-tech industries. She has extensive experience developing strategic initiatives with clients to implement enterprise project solutions. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Smith holds project management professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is a certified knowledge manager (CKM). Her expertise is in designing knowledge management and project management systems to manage business flow, processes, and procedures, with special focus on developing business rules and documentation for implementation and dissemination. She develops courseware for project management, knowledge management, project management software applications, and industry-specific software applications.
- 10 meetings
- June 24 to Aug. 26: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
- Berkeley: Room 206, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $675 (EDP 315382)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Note: ISBN 13: 9781933890517
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)
Publisher: Project Management Institute
Edition: 4th
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 1933890517
Sat. Aug. 1, San Francisco
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.
Revised class schedule in red.
- 5 meetings
- Aug. 1-29: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- San Francisco: Room 800, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 325092)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
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Wed. Feb. 18, San Francisco
SHERMAN LUK, B.S., MCP, has project management experience in technology consulting, software product management, public policy, and performance metrics. He has applied project management in the organizational settings of technology companies from start-up to Fortune 1000, as well as public/nonprofit organizations.
- 10 meetings
- Feb. 18 to April 22: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 811, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 306241)
Thurs. Feb. 26, Berkeley
JIM O'DONNELL, M.B.A., has an extensive background in managing sales and marketing projects at high-tech companies, including Infortext Systems. He is director of instructional design at MSI Learning, where he manages the development of online project management content. He has designed instruction for secondary as well as adult education.
- 10 meetings
- Feb. 26 to April 30: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm
- Berkeley: 155 Barrows Hall, UC campus
- $675 (EDP 306373)
Note: Starting April 2, class will meet in Room 211 of UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave. in downtown Berkeley.
Sat. March 14, 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.Revised class schedule in red.
- 5 meetings
- March 14 to April 25: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meetings March 28 and April 11)
- Redwood City: Room 12, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $675 (EDP 306332)
Sat. April 4, San Francisco
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.
Revised class schedule in red.
- 5 meetings
- April 4 to May 2: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- San Francisco: Room 800, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 326819)
Tues. May 19, 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 19 to Aug. 11
- $730 (EDP 845289)
Tues. May 19, 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 expertise includes project management, systems analysis, and system implementation.NOTE: This section is temporarily closed. Please notify me when this section opens.
- Online course: Internet access required
- May 19 to Aug. 11
- $730 (EDP 845297)
Sat. May 30, 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
- May 30 to June 27: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Berkeley: Room 211, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $675 (EDP 315390)
Sat. May 30, Fresno
JAMES PETERS, B.A., PMP, is a project management consultant and trainer specializing in resource project management and project portfolio management. Over the last 15 years, he has provided consulting and training to multiple industries; served as technical editor for four books on Microsoft Project and as a consultant to Microsoft.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.
Tues. June 16, San Francisco
JIM O'DONNELL, M.B.A., has an extensive background in managing sales and marketing projects at high-tech companies, including Infortext Systems. He is director of instructional design at MSI Learning, where he manages the development of online project management content. He has designed instruction for secondary as well as adult education.
- 10 meetings
- June 16 to Aug. 18: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 804, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 315416)
Sat. June 20, San Francisco
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 customers in the United States, Europe and Asia.
- 5 meetings
- June 20 to July 25: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meeting July 4)
- San Francisco: Room 809, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 315408)
Sat. June 20, Redwood City
HELENA WEISS-DUMAN, M.A., PMP, has more than 15 years of project management experience in industry, academia, and nonprofit settings. She currently works at UC Berkeley as an associate director in University Relations.Revised class schedule in red.
- 5 meetings
- June 20 to July 25: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meeting July 4)
- Redwood City: Room 12, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $675 (EDP 315424)
