Project and Program Management
Demand is Rising for PMPs with Comprehensive Training
More companies in more sectors look for complementary educational credentials in addition to professional certification. This is because companies want proof that their employees and new hires have mastered the most advanced methods available and are competent in the specialized skills that come to bear on maximizing productivity and reducing the time, cost and resources required to do business.
Learn Project Management the Silicon Valley Way
Study with Silicon Valley's finest instructional team, all of whom are PPM certified. This, together with our 100 percent home-grown course content, makes our program truly one of a kind. Our graduates tell us our PPM Certificate is one of the best known and most respected programs around, because of the unique benefits available here:
- Enhanced PMBOK-compliant content built to the global ISO standard
- Skill-based, non-theoretical courses that meet or exceed PMI requirements
- Highest quality instruction from recognized experts
- Comprehensive preparation to sit for the PMP certification exam
- Convenient Silicon Valley location at our Santa Clara facility
- Full online curriculum for students living outside the Bay Area
- Eligibility for the internationally recognized Master Project Manager credential
- World’s only institution of higher ed chartered as a full Chapter of the American Academy of Project Management
Earn Silicon Valley's Only Academic Credential in Project Management
You can complete our PPM certificate, which is recognized for master's degree credit and qualifies for the Master Project Manager designation, in 12 months or less. Throughout the program you will receive University of California-quality instruction, while earning a globally recognized University of California credential. Every course is built from real-world experience. All incorporate the newest technology and processes to ensure you acquire cutting-edge skills with direct workplace application.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for entering this program.
Recommended Course Sequence
"Role of the Project Manager" is the prerequisite for the required courses in the program. If you are pursuing a certificate in Program and Project Management, you must complete the three required courses before enrolling in the program's capstone course, Applied Project Management.
Certificate Application Information
We encourage you to establish candidacy in a certificate program early in your studies. There are substantial benefits in doing so:
- Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
- Candidates will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the program
Business and Management Program Contact
Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for
more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.
Program and Project Management Certificate Requirements
How to Apply
Certificate applications can be submitted online. Simply click on the "Declare Candidacy" button above. Then, select the "Enroll" button next to the certificate title and follow the instructions.
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FAQs
Course Materials
Refer to your enrollment receipt for specific details about materials. Your courses may require one or both of the following types of materials:
Course Readers: Students are responsible for ordering printed course readers through our on-demand course materials service.
Electronic Course Materials: An electronic version may also be downloaded after logging in to your course website: https://online.ucsc-extension.edu/xsl-portal
For more details on both of these options, visit our course materials page.
