Project Management

Expand your career opportunities with UCI's Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)

The fast path to advancing your Project Management career.

Take the next step in your project management career by learning how to plan, schedule, and implement complex projects in a certificate program that prepares you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam. From fostering a high-performance team to managing all aspects of planning, executing, and closing a project, the ACP in Project Management positions you to succeed in this fast-growing field. 

Study with industry professionals on campus in beautiful Southern California.

Bonus: Gain a competitive edge in the global Project Management job market through an internship with a U.S. company. (Note: all on campus students are required to obtain an F-1 visa).

Achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment at a top university

Experience the unique academic and social life at the University of California, Irvine with comprehensive support and abundant campus resources. Join students from the U.S. and around the world as you gain invaluable skills to help you succeed in today’s global environment.

Why pursue a certificate in Project Management at UCI?

Prepare to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam

Practice fundamental project management principles based on the Project Management Institute’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge”

Advance your career in a high-demand field that is facing a talent shortage

Boost your resume with a stand-out credential in just a few months

Study with instructors who have extensive project management experience and build your professional network

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Life at UCI

Enrolling at UCI gives you more than just a great academic program; students can expect a full range of support services to make their time with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.

Academic Experience

California Lifestyle

Participate in small classes of international students and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship
Participate in small classes of international students and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship

Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

For students looking to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree in the United States and want to benefit from expert guidance and assistance in the process.

Why choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.
We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."

Testimonial

The programs were beyond my expectations. The courses enhanced my management skills and knowledge of intercultural business. Being in a team with people from all over the world taught me diverse cultures. The experience at UCI influenced me to pursue my career.

Semrin Yesilkaya | Turkey

Accelerated Certificate Program + Internship

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at UCI?

Expand your career options by enrolling in an international program at UCI — where you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.

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