A certificate is evidence of education, while certification is evidence of passing an exam or meeting industry standards.
The certificate received upon completion of the Project Management Certificate program at UCLA Extension signifies the practical skills and knowledge gained that can be immediately applied to your day-to-day job, help you pivot to a different role, or advance to a higher-level position.
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI) demonstrates a deep level of understanding of project management principles, validating to employers that holders of the PMP title have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence, and the capacity to perform at the highest levels.
As a Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP), UCLA Extension offers a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation course that is specially designed based on exclusive content from PMI to help students successfully pass the certification exam.