Professional Certificate Program in Project Management at University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

UC Berkeley Global offers a one-year Professional Certificate Program in Project Management through its College of Continuing Studies. The tuition fee for this program is USD 7,165. To apply for the program, students must show their English language skills. Accepted tests for this are IELTS and TOEFL. To be eligible for admission, students need to have a minimum graduation grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Postgraduate Certificate Program

This program offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Project Management and a second certificate in Lean-Agile Management after completing two semesters of coursework.

Additional Certification

By finishing the required courses during the two semesters, you can earn a third certificate in the Professional Diploma Program.

Become a Strategic Partner

Learn how to start, plan, and deliver projects that create value for your company. Develop essential skills based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge®. You will examine each step of project management and apply your learning to real-world case studies and projects.

Agile and Lean Management

When Agile teams work in a Lean organization, they can innovate quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to create project value while minimizing waste, using key ideas from Agile and Lean Management. You will also build data analysis skills to use in product management, project development, and business processes.

Course Offerings

Students will take courses such as:

• Advanced Project Management: Project Initiation and Planning, Project Schedule and Risk Management, Project Cost and Procurement Management, Project Execution and Control
• Lean-Agile Management: Data Analytics and Visualization, Agile Product Management, Lean Six Sigma Process Management, Leading Agile Transformations

Prerequisites

To apply for Advanced Project Management, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have completed the Advanced Project Management Certificate
• Hold a current PMP® certification
• Have completed a recognized Project Management certificate or degree program
• Be enrolled in a recognized Project Management certificate or degree program

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Students who complete two semesters can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Career Development Course

This course is included in both semesters. You will learn how to improve your resume, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and presentation skills.

Internship Opportunity

There is an option for an internship at a San Francisco Bay Area company for an additional fee of $3,000 USD.

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade requirements.

Graduation

Students must complete a minimum of three years of undergraduate coursework to qualify for admission.

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TOEFL

Marks: 90.0

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IELTS

Marks: 7.0

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Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Your Statement of Purpose should be between 800 and 1,000 words (1 to 2 pages, single-spaced). You need to answer the following questions:

• Background: Describe your academic, personal, and professional experiences that have prepared you for this challenging program. Mention any successes that might not be clear from your transcript. Also, share any extracurricular interests or activities you wish to pursue at UC Berkeley or in the Bay Area.
• Understanding of the Program: Explain how joining this program will help you reach your academic, professional, or personal goals. Briefly describe your understanding of the program's requirements and the courses you can apply for as a student. Also, mention the name of the program you are applying to.
• Anomalies: If there are any unusual things in your academic transcripts, like a failed course, a low GPA, or a change in your major, explain them here. If everything is normal, you can skip this part.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Include a list of all your jobs in order, along with your job duties. Also, list all degrees you have earned or courses you have taken, as well as any other experiences that might interest the academic review committee.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Transcripts: You must upload your complete academic transcript (official version).
• ELP Scores: Submit a scanned PDF of your official English test results.
• Financial Document: Upload your Financial Statement and Certification (PDF).
• Copy of Passport: Include a copy of the identification page of your passport.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Visit the UC Berkeley Global website to begin your online application.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 100, which is approximately INR 8.43 Thousand. You can pay using a credit card.

Step Five: Application Deadline

The application deadline for Fall (August) is March 1st. Please note that these dates are tentative based on last year's records. For the exact deadline, consider reaching out to an expert counselor for assistance.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"