In this flexible, hands-on program, you’ll have the opportunity to attend instructor-led virtual sessions, receive expert feedback on projects, and access career coaching services. Upon completing the 6-month Professional Certificate, you will: Have fulfilled the educational requirements of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential, and be prepared to pass the PMP® examReceive a Professional Certificate issued by the University of California, Irvine and 12 units of continuing education academic creditBe prepared to confidently direct project initiation, planning, and execution, and to apply proven project management tools at every stake of a projectThe PMP® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers, and is highly valued by employers in every industry.PMP® credential holders in the U.S. earn about 15% more than non-credentialed peersMore than 500,000 annual job openings list project management as a required skillApplied Learning ProjectThis 4-course Professional Certificate is a 6-month, project-based curriculum taught by UCI Division of Continuing Education faculty with in-depth projects and advanced curriculum that satisfy the project management educational requirements of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential. The innovative and flexible format of the program has been specifically designed for busy professionals looking to enhance their project management and career opportunities.