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About the Program...
Is this a PMP Prep Course?
CSUDH does not offer a PMP Prep course; however, though our Project Management Certificate program is not a sanctioned PMP Exam Preparation course, it will provide students with the knowledge needed to pass the exam(s). Many of our students report that they passed the exam on their first try.鈥�
Is the PM Certificate program equivalent to obtaining a PMP certification through PMI?
No, our PM Certificate program is not equivalent to obtaining a PMP Certification. Our program provides students with the knowledge needed to pass the exam. For information on PMI and how to earn your CAPM庐锔� PMP庐锔�, visit
How long does it take to complete the Certificate program?
The Certificate program is currently offered twice a year. A student can complete the program in as little as three months from the start of their first class (PMX 900).
Where can I find out more about the Project Management Institute and their certifications?
Please visit听听for more information. Also, please visit our Professional Links information on the听Project Management Home Page听to find other relevant professional organizations.
Do people take the CSUDH Certificate program who are not planning to take the PMP Exam?
Absolutely. The majority of our students find the CSUDH Project Management Certificate program a great tool for entering (or enhancing) a very fast-growing profession. Some take it to help prepare for the PMP Exam but this is not the primary purpose of the Certificate Program.
Does this program meet the educational requirement to take the听PMP庐 exam?听听
Yes, at 66 hours of project management education, the Project Management Certificate at CSUDH meets and exceeds the educational requirement for the听PMP庐 exam (35 hours), and for the CAPM庐 exam (23 hours).
Before You Start...
What are the estimated costs for the entire Certificate?
Although the costs of books can fluctuate depending on the retailer and the cost of tuition can go up without notice (usually once annually) the cost of the entire Certificate is around $1,555.
What textbooks do I need for the courses and where do I obtain them?
STUDENTS MUST HAVE PURCHASED THE FOLLOWING TEXTBOOKS PRIOR TO CLASS.
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Project Management Maturity 鈥� Back to the Basics, OCS Press, 2024
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, (Latest Edition) by Harold Kerzner, PhD, John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 9-78-111802-2276
Taking Classes...
What can I expect when taking the Project Management courses?
Please be aware that the courses are LIVE ONLINE; this means that the courses are not self-paced, but rather instructor-led, with active participation from all students.听
Do I need to take PMX 900 (the beginning course) first?
Yes; the PMX 900 course is a required foundation course.
Do I have to take the other courses in order?
All courses must be taken in order.
Do the courses have collaborative/team projects or assignments?
Yes... there are projects throughout all five courses. The PMX 903 and PMX 904 have continued/connected projects.
Can I mix-n-match classes from both the Thursday and Saturday cohorts?
Unfortunately, no... you must select a single "day-based cohort"鈥攅ither Thursday or Saturday鈥攁nd stay with that day for all five courses.
When do I get the program certificate?
When a student completes successfully all five classes with an attendance record of at least 90% for each class, a Certificate Application is filled out (available in class) by the student, and turned in. It takes 6-8 weeks to receive the Certificate. Apply to receive the certificate.
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PMBOK, PMP, and CAPM are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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CCPE Registration & Additional Information
The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins (or as indicated on the schedule); course schedules are updated daily.
If a course in which you are interested is no longer displaying in the course schedule, please be aware that its registration deadline may have already passed, or the course may have already reached capacity. Review the schedule for alternate dates, or sign up for Program Updates to be notified of upcoming classes.
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Current CCPE Students
- If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active in the past 6 months,听you will use your regular CSUDH login information.
- If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active within the past 2 years, but who has not been active in the past 6 months, you will need to reset your password by visiting听.听
All Other CCPE Students
- If you are a past CSUDH Continuing Education student who has NOT been active within the past 2 years,听please register for your first (returning) course as though you are new student.听
- If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has forgotten your username, student ID number, and/or Toromail address, please call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to retrieve this information.
鈿� Current Admitted CSUDH (Non-Continuing Ed) Students
- If you are a currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate CSUDH student who wishes to take a CSUDH Continuing Education course for the first time, please call our CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to get registered.
- Please note that CCPE courses cannot be registered through MyCSUDH.
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When you're ready to register, select the "听Add" button to the left of your desired course(s), and then select the "听Cart" to begin the Checkout process.
If the course you want to register for has a prerequisite, after selecting "Checkout & Pay", you must Log In using your CSUDH campus credentials so that the system can verify that you have completed the required prerequisite course.
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Have other questions?
- Visit our Registration page for further instructions regarding the checkout process.听
- To drop a course and receive a refund, please login to , click on "Course History", and drop the course. You will receive a refund within 10 days (depending on your financial institution). If you would like to switch courses or course sections, you must first drop the course, and then enroll in your preferred course.
- Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call 310-243-2075, email learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat 鈫� to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.