Project Management focuses business theories and concepts to researching and analyzing, develop and prepare team based projects and professional business presentations, demonstrate critical thinking skills for analyzing legal and business cases, research and write strategic business and marketing plans and utilize mathematical skills to solve business problems.
Goals and Certificates
You may choose to earn one of the following:
- Mission College
- San José City College
- Certificate of Achievement in Business Management Level 2
- Certificate of Achievement in Business Management Level 3
- Associate of Science in Business Management
- Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology Level 3
- Associate of Science in Construction Technology
- Electrician Trainee Apprenticeship
- Ironworker Apprenticeship Program
- Project Management Certificate of Achievement
- West Valley College
- Silicon Valley Adult Education
- Project Management Professional Prep I (self-paced tutorial)
- Project Management Professional Prep I
- Project Management Professional Prep Series
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Project Management Applications
- Project Management Applications (Self-Paced Tutorial)
- Project Management Fundamentals Series
- Project Management Fundamentals ( Self-Paced Tutorial)
- Project Management Fundamentals II
- Project Management Fundamentals II (Self-Paced Tutorial)
- Project Management Suite
- Project Management Professional Prep II
- Project Management Professional Prep II (Self-Paced tutorial)
- High Speed Project Management
Description
Mission College in San Jose, CA offers Project Management classes in Project Management Prep 1 and 2 institute’s (PMI)® prestigious Project.
- Master the first seven chapters of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition–the essential resource for the PMP® certification exam. Click here for more information on course requirements.
San José City College in San José, CA offers a variety of Certificates and Associate’s degrees of Science in Business Management and Construction Technology. We also offer state of the art Electrician Trainee and Ironworker Apprenticeships programs. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- The certificate programs for Certificate of Achievement in Business Management Level 2, and Business Management Level 3 can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- Associate of Science in Business Management degree program require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- The completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology Level 3 program prepares students for entry into the construction trades, which require a technical skill and understanding of construction processes. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- Associate of Science in Construction Technology degree prepares students for entry into the construction trades, which require a technical skill and understanding of construction processes. Highlights: Program designed for immediate employment, upgrading of job skills, and potential opportunities for career The degree prepare students planning on transferring to a four-year school. Click here for more information on course requirements.
- In the next ten years, the need for trained Electricians is expected to increase 20%. Be ready by enrolling in SJCC’s Electrician Trainee Apprenticeship program now! Requirements and Procedure for Admission and Registration: Fill out and submit an Application for Admission at San Jose City College online. Take placement test at SJCC through the Assessment Center Appointments may be scheduled online.
- In the Ironworker Apprenticeship Program you will be introduction to the Ironworkers Apprenticeship trade science. Apprentices will study Ironworker’s rules and regulations, record keeping, evaluations and advancement, work ethic, sexual harassment avoidance training, basic tools, safety, introduction to construction math, green construction practices, and fire watch and traffic flagger training. Click here for more information on course requirements.
West Valley College in Saratoga, CA offers certification in Project Management.
- Project Management Certificate of Achievement will prepare students to apply introductory business theories and concepts to researching and analyzing contemporary business issues; develop and prepare team based projects and professional business presentations; demonstrate critical thinking skills for analyzing legal and business cases. Click here for more information on course requirements.
Silicon Valley Adult Education (Metro Ed) in San Jose, CA offers mass variety of courses on how to prepare for the Project Management Institute’s.
- Project Management Professional Prep I (self-paced tutorial)
- Project Management Professional Prep I
- Project Management Professional Prep Series
- Project Management Fundamental
- Project Management Applications
- Project Management Applications (Self-Paced Tutorial)
- Project Management Fundamentals Series
- Project Management Fundamentals ( Self-Paced Tutorial)
- Project Management Fundamentals II
- Project Management Fundamentals II (Self-Paced Tutorial
- Project Management Suite
- Project Management Professional Prep II
- Project Management Professional Prep II (Self-Paced tutorial)
- High Speed Project Management
- DC and AC Theory
Prerequisites and Required Assessments
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the project management programs. Even though a high school diploma or equivalency is not required, you may find that some employers prefer to hire employees with a high school diploma or equivalency. There are also more options for financial aid at the community colleges for students who have a high school diploma or equivalency.
You must take a placement test to enroll in math and English classes for the general education requirements needed to earn an associate degree. You should meet with a counselor to determine the correct placement in these classes.
Training Providers
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Wage Data and Employment Outlook
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