Directory of Professional Education Organizations - United States

Brandeis University - Rabb School of Continuing Studies

Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Management of Projects and Programs

Graduate-level continuing education in the Rabb School at Brandeis University is designed for working professionals with significant family and career commitments. Master's degrees and Graduate certificates are given in the area of Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, and Management of Projects and Programs.

The goal of our Project Management programs is to provide students with a strong management orientation as well as a comprehensive understanding of the variety of elements necessary to bring projects to successful conclusion, on budget and on time. People beginning careers in any field requiring the management of complex projects over extended time may equip themselves from the start for this evolving professional field. Current practitioners have the opportunity to position themselves for more advanced career steps, including management of a project office or transitioning to program management.

The Brandeis creative and flexible approach to graduate-level education features cutting-edge Master's degree programs with open enrollment in individual courses. Students may try fields of study without making a substantial commitment up front. Further, Continuing Studies offers foundation courses for people who either lack the necessary background or wish to refresh their knowledge prior to beginning graduate study.

Continuing Studies classes meet once a week for ten weeks, with sessions beginning in September, January and May. Most classes meet in Waltham, MA. Several courses are available online as part of a Distance Learning (DL) program.

For more see the Brandeis Web Site.

California State University, East Bay Continuing Education

The California State University, East Bay Division of Continuing and International Education offers a variety of project management seminars, courses and certificate programs to meet the needs of project managers at all experience levels, from those who have recently entered the field and seek certification to seasoned project management professionals who wish to take their career to the next level.

All Cal State East Bay project management courses are approved for PMI education hours and most can be taken for either continuing education units (CEUs) or academic credit. Programs include: Project Management Certificate, Executive Project Management Certificate, Project Management Boot Camp, PMP Exam Preparation, and more.

For more information visit the Cal State East Bay Web site or contact the project management program coordinator at (510) 885-2321 or janice.bruett@csueastbay.edu

The Defense Acquisition University

DAU's mission is to:

"Provide the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Community with the Right Learning Products and Services to Make Smart Business Decisions and Deliver Timely and Affordable Capabilities to the Warfighter."

The DAU coordinates the acquisition education and training programs to meet the training requirements of the US Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) workforce personnel.

The DAU is the DoD corporate university for acquisition education and

More on the DAU at http://www.dau.mil

University of California - Project Management Online

An online version of the University of California Extension Project Management Certificate has a curriculum consisting of six courses five required courses and one elective course, for a total of at least 14 semester units and 210 hours of instruction. Any course offered in Business Administration or Engineering may be taken for elective credit. Candidates need a total of two semester units in electives. Certificates awarded by UC Extension have earned wide professional acceptance, and students have found them to be a tremendous asset on the job and a vital part of their professional development. For further information on the online Project Management Certificate Program, visit the UC website at http://www.berkeley.edu , or contact UC staff at askcmil@uclink4.berkeley.edu; or telephone 510.642.4124.

Project Management Institute Training and Professional Development Seminars

The Project Management Institute provides seminars, educational programs, and professional certification that more and more organizations desire for their project leaders. PMI seminars are consistent with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge , award CEUs, provide seminars ranging from beginning to advanced, and an opportunity to network with other Project Professionals. For more information visit the PMI Online Seminar Catalog.

Villanova University's Online Project Management Certificate programs (brought to you by The University Alliance) recognize the need for a proven, practical approach to project management training. Combining the most recent advances in project management research with the practical, "hands-on" experiences of practicing project managers, the programs offer a unique blend of the "what to" and "how to" of project
management.

Two certificates are offered to accommodate different experience levels: Fundamentals of Project Management and Mastering Project Management. Villanova's "Anytime/Anywhere" education means no classroom attendance is ever required! Online video and audio streamed lectures bring our award winning faculty to you!

Separate yourself from the crowd with a Project Management Certificate from the #1 Ranked school in the north by US News and World Report - Villanova University, a Global Education Provider with PMI. Increase your hire-ability while learning the secrets of successful project management online. Visit the University Alliance web site.

UC Irvine Extension

The UC Irvine Extension project management program is designed to help students obtain the management skills required to bring projects in on time and within budget. The results of successfully completing course work in this program will be visible in your overall job performance, leadership effectiveness, risk analysis and decision-making capabilities, and improved management style.

The University of California, Irvine is ranked as one of the top 10 pulic universities in the nation. As the continuing education arm of UCI, UC Irvine Extension is dedicated to providing a transforming learning experience for our students. UC Irvine Extension maintains over 32,000 enrollments each year through Extension programs and offer thousands of exciting courses and programs to local, corporate, regional, and global constituencies. One of our most popular the Project Management Certificate Program.

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