Project Management Certificate FAQs

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.

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^®️ PMP^®️, visit https://www.pmi.org.

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).

I am already certified as a PMP. Can this program help me maintain my certification by earning Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

Yes, PMX courses completed at CSUDH can be used to earn PDUs. Contact Extension Programs for talent triangle alignment; extassist@csudh.edu.

Where can I find out more about the Project Management Institute and their certifications?

Please visit www.pmi.org for more information. Also, please visit our Professional Links information on the Project Management Home Page 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 PMP® exam?

Yes, at 66 hours of project management education, the Project Management Certificate at CSUDH meets and exceeds the educational requirement for the PMP® exam (35 hours), and for the CAPM® exam (23 hours).

Is there a reason that the program is still using the PMBOK 6th Edition, or is it just a case of a delayed update?

Our instructors still use this edition, as they believe it better prepares students for the PMP exam, as well as work in the industry. Currently, the certification exam is based on material provided in the 6th edition as outlined in the Exam Content Outline (ECO).

The 7th edition is referred to when necessary during class activities.

Does the program still use the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition?

Because PMI has discontinued publication of this edition, our instructors no longer use this edition, although much of the class material is related to that edition as currently, the certification exam is still based on material provided in the 6th edition as outlined in the Exam Content Outline (ECO). The program uses a replacement text entitled Project Management Maturity -- Back to the Basics, which preserves the material in the discontinued PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition.

The 7th Edition is referred to when necessary during class activities.

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.

Required:
Project Management Maturity -- Back to the Basics, OCS Press, 2024

Optional:
Project Management — A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling, (Latest Edition) by Harold Kerzner, PhD, John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 9-78-111802-2276

Taking Classes...

Do I need to take PMX 900 (the beginning course) first?

Yes; the PMX 900 course is a required foundation course. However, you may register for PMX 901 at the same time as you register for PMX 900.

Do I have to take the other courses in order?

We recommend that all courses be taken in order.

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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Information & Registration

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; 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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New Students

If you are a new to CSUDH and have never taken a course through CSUDH Continuing Education, simply select the course you want to take, click on the Cart icon to register, input your personal information, and pay for your class(es).

Current Students

If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active in the past 6 months, 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 https://csudh.edu/password .

All Other CCPE Students

If you are a past CSUDH Continuing Education student who has NOT been active within the past 2 years, please register for your first (returning) course as though you are new student.
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.

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 the 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.)

When you're ready to register, select the " Add" button to the left of your desired course(s), and then select the " 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.

Have other questions?

For further instructions regarding the checkout process, visit https://csudh.edu/ccpe/registration.
To drop a course and receive a refund, please login to https://continuing.csudh.edu/, 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.
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Project Management Certificate of Completion