Project Management
X470 (2 semester units in Business Administration)
30 pdu: PMI provider #1173
A requirement in the Certificate Program in Project Management and in the Professional Sequence in Project Human Resource 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.
For fall 2009, the online courses are in an eight-week accelerated format. For spring 2010, a 12-week option will also be available.
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Thurs. Nov. 12, 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.
- 10 meetings
- Nov. 12 to Dec. 17: Thurs. and Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 26)
- San Francisco: Room 802, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 301986)
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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
Sections closed for enrollment
Tues. May 19, Online
ANTHONY MINSTEIN, B.A., CPIM, PMP, named Honored Instructor in 2009, 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)
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)
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)
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)
Wed. Sept. 2, Online
ANTHONY MINSTEIN, B.A., CPIM, PMP, named Honored Instructor in 2009, 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.NOTE: This section is temporarily closed. Please notify me when this section opens.
- Online course: Internet access required
- Sept. 2 to Oct. 26
- $730 (EDP 841379)
Wed. Sept. 2, 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
- Sept. 2 to Oct. 26
- $730 (EDP 841387)
Thurs. Sept. 17, San Francisco
ANNE WALKER, M.B.A., PMP, is a partner and enterprise project manager with Convergent Computing in Oakland. She is responsible for managing diverse teams to complete multi-year, multimillion dollar IT projects and has extensive experience mentoring and training project managers for her company and its clients.
- 10 meetings
- Sept. 17 to Nov. 19: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 801, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 311894)
Sat. Sept. 19, Fresno
ROBERT HULL, B.S., PE, PMP, is a project manager with the Caltrans, managing projects of all sizes and types throughout California while working closely with community groups and local agencies. He oversees environmental studies and the design and construction of major highways, including projects with budgets over $600 million. A mentor, recruiter, and facilitator for employee development programs within the departmen, he has also served as training specialist in project management and community relations for Caltrans.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.
Thurs. Oct. 1, Redwood City
RAVI KALLURI, M.B.A., PMP, is a consultant, project manager, and program manager in the high-tech industry. He has managed projects for firms such as VeriSign, Palm, Sun, Alcatel, Motorola, Lucent, and Verizon. He has an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
- 10 meetings
- Oct. 1 to Dec. 10: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 26)
- Redwood City: Room 12, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $675 (EDP 301960)
Sat. Oct. 3, 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
- Oct. 3-31: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Berkeley: Room 213, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $675 (EDP 301978)
Sat. Oct. 10, Berkeley
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
- Oct. 10 to Nov. 14: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meeting Oct. 17)
- Berkeley: Room 202, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $675 (EDP 321281)
Sat. Oct. 10, 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
- Oct. 10 to Nov. 7: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
- Redwood City: Room 6, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $675 (EDP 311878)
Tues. Oct. 27, Online
ALEX BROWN, PMP, IPMA-C, president and owner of Real-Life Projects Inc., provides advice and training to companies focused on improving processes and controls in project management.NOTE: This section is temporarily closed. Please notify me when this section opens.
- Online course: Internet access required
- Oct. 27 to Dec. 21
- $730 (EDP 841502)
Note: This section is closed to enrollment. Please enroll in Mark Angel's online section below with EDP 841510.
Tues. Oct. 27, 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
- Oct. 27 to Dec. 21
- $730 (EDP 841510)
Sat. Oct. 31, San Francisco
RAY JU, M.B.A., PMP, CSM, MAL and GC, is an IT senior PM at California Pacific Medical Center and has been a practitioner for more than 25 years applying and honing these skills in the telecom, finance, high-tech, bio-tech, insurance, government, not for profit, construction, education and healthcare sectors.
KIMI ZIEMSKI, B.S., PMP, has more than 20 years of experience in project management, including product development, account management, business process re-engineering, organizational development, technology deployment, project management training, mentoring, and team building. She has managed complex projects in the telecommunications, professional services, and manufacturing industries.
- 5 meetings
- Oct. 31 to Dec. 5: Sat., 9 am-4 pm (no meeting Nov. 28)
- San Francisco: Room 803, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $675 (EDP 321307)
