Project management certification in California

47 project management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

24 schools offer these project management programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Project management specialists coordinate a project's budget, schedule and other details. Most have a bachelor's degree, some jobs ask for work experience, and professional certification, though not always required, shows employers what you can do.¹ In California, 9 of the 47 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 30 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 47 programs

How much does project management certification cost in California?

$2,473 to $5,349 is what most project management programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 47 programs with a price. All of them: $276 to $7,185

In the typical program

Finished the program: 94%
Working 6 months later: 74%
Earned a year, estimated: about $73,200
Length: 6 to 26 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer project management certification. How these figures are made

Is there free project management certification in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 543 people at 24 of the 47 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most project management programs in California cost $2,473 to $5,349. Prices on this page run from $276 to $7,185.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Project management certification in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and other California cities

Los Angeles area18

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 19 programs are online.

All 47 project management programs in California approved for WIOA funding

47 programs

Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certificate in Project Management (Online)
UCLA Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
UCLA Extension, based in Los Angeles, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$78,700
Price if you pay yourself$6,093
34 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certificate in Project Management (Online) at UCLA Extension
More details about Certificate in Project Management (Online) at UCLA Extension
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
4%
Earned in a quarter
$19,679
Length
22 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$275
Students counted
923
a year, estimated
$78,700
price
$6,093
trained with WIOA funding
34
Project management certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed
Professional Certificate in Project Management
SDSU Global Campus
Based in San Diego, CA
No diploma needed
SDSU Global Campus, based in San Diego, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$53,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,800
36 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Professional Certificate in Project Management at SDSU Global Campus
More details about Professional Certificate in Project Management at SDSU Global Campus
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$13,349
Length
52 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
623
a year, estimated
$53,400
price
$5,800
trained with WIOA funding
36
Project management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management
UCSD Division of Extended Studies
La Jolla
High school diploma or equivalent
UCSD Division of Extended Studies, La Jolla · Project management certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$74,100
Price if you pay yourself$6,410
60 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management at UCSD Division of Extended Studies
More details about Project Management at UCSD Division of Extended Studies
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
45%
Earned in a quarter
$18,513
Length
36 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,170
Students counted
532
a year, estimated
$74,100
price
$6,410
trained with WIOA funding
60
Project management certificate or courseOnlineEducation and courses
Project Management (Certificate)
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
Based in Davis, CA
Education and courses
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, based in Davis, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,725
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management (Certificate) at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
More details about Project Management (Certificate) at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
Finished
47%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$475
Students counted
281
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,725
trained with WIOA funding
3
Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management
Glendale Community College
Glendale
High school diploma or equivalent
Glendale Community College, Glendale · Project management certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,240
Program website, Project Management at Glendale Community College
More details about Project Management at Glendale Community College
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$250
Students counted
248
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,240
Project management certificate or courseOnlineEducation and courses
Project Management (Certificate) (Fast Track)
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
Based in Davis, CA
Education and courses
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, based in Davis, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,610
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management (Certificate) (Fast Track) at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
More details about Project Management (Certificate) (Fast Track) at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
Finished
41%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 41 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
214
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,610
trained with WIOA funding
6
PMP exam prepIn personNo diploma needed
Project Management Professional Certificate
University of La Verne
La Verne
No diploma needed
University of La Verne, La Verne · PMP exam prep · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$79,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,799
49 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Professional Certificate at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management Professional Certificate at University of La Verne
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
39%
Earned in a quarter
$19,841
Length
4 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
179
a year, estimated
$79,400
price
$2,799
trained with WIOA funding
49
Project management certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed
Project Management Certificate Program
Sonoma State University
Based in Rohnert Park, CA
No diploma needed
Sonoma State University, based in Rohnert Park, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,975
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Certificate Program at Sonoma State University
More details about Project Management Certificate Program at Sonoma State University
Finished
77%
Working at 6 months
97%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$330
Students counted
162
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,975
trained with WIOA funding
5
Project management certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses
Project and Program Management
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Santa Clara
Education and courses
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, Santa Clara · Project management certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,250
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project and Program Management at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
More details about Project and Program Management at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,070
Students counted
146
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,250
trained with WIOA funding
12
Lean Six SigmaIn personEducation and courses
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt With Project Management
Career Development Solutions, LLC
Anaheim
Education and courses
Career Development Solutions, LLC, Anaheim · Lean Six Sigma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$80,800
Price if you pay yourself$7,185
122 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt With Project Management at Career Development Solutions, LLC
More details about Six Sigma Lean Black Belt With Project Management at Career Development Solutions, LLC
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$20,192
Length
7 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$315
Students counted
132
a year, estimated
$80,800
price
$7,185
trained with WIOA funding
122
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management
University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
Based in San Diego, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education, based in San Diego, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,446
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management at University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
More details about Project Management at University of San Diego, Professional & Continuing Education
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
10%
Earned in a quarter
$13,720
Length
52 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$345
Students counted
130
a year, estimated
$54,900
price
$2,446
trained with WIOA funding
5
Project management certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed
Project Management Certificate
California State University, East Bay, University Extension
Based in Hayward, CA
No diploma needed
California State University, East Bay, University Extension, based in Hayward, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$87,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
17 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Certificate at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
More details about Project Management Certificate at California State University, East Bay, University Extension
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$21,765
Length
12 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
95
a year, estimated
$87,100
price
$2,500
trained with WIOA funding
17
PMP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) With SHRM Certificate In Human Resource Management Combo Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
High school diploma or equivalent
University of La Verne, La Verne · PMP exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$2,625
15 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Project Management Professional (PMP) With SHRM Certificate In Human Resource Management Combo Program at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) With SHRM Certificate In Human Resource Management Combo Program at University of La Verne
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
35%
Earned in a quarter
$10,001
Length
17 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,673
Students counted
62
a year, estimated
$40,000
price
$2,625
trained with WIOA funding
15
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Professional Certificate in Project Management (course selection I)
UCR University Extension
Based in Riverside, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
UCR University Extension, based in Riverside, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,400
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Professional Certificate in Project Management (course selection I) at UCR University Extension
More details about Professional Certificate in Project Management (course selection I) at UCR University Extension
Finished
51%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
58
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,400
trained with WIOA funding
5
Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management and Business Processes
AAA Institute
Van Nuys
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, Van Nuys · Project management certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,500
Price if you pay yourself$7,149
48 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Project Management and Business Processes at AAA Institute
More details about Project Management and Business Processes at AAA Institute
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$15,131
Length
11 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
55
a year, estimated
$60,500
price
$7,149
trained with WIOA funding
48
Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed
Project Management With Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Combo Certificate Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
No diploma needed
University of La Verne, La Verne · Lean Six Sigma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$74,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,298
25 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management With Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Combo Certificate Program at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management With Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Combo Certificate Program at University of La Verne
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$18,523
Length
3 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
52
a year, estimated
$74,100
price
$5,298
trained with WIOA funding
25
Project management certificate or courseHybridBachelor's degree
Project Management
Amfasoft
Fremont
Bachelor's degree
Amfasoft, Fremont · Project management certificate or course · Hybrid · Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
19 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management at Amfasoft
More details about Project Management at Amfasoft
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$880
Students counted
45
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
trained with WIOA funding
19
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management and Business Processes (Online)
AAA Institute
Based in Van Nuys, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, based in Van Nuys, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$80,000
Price if you pay yourself$7,149
7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management and Business Processes (Online) at AAA Institute
More details about Project Management and Business Processes (Online) at AAA Institute
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$20,000
Length
12 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$350
Students counted
37
a year, estimated
$80,000
price
$7,149
trained with WIOA funding
7
PMP exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
Based in San Marcos, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
California State University San Marcos Extended Learning, based in San Marcos, CA · PMP exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,745
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation at California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$455
Students counted
36
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,745
trained with WIOA funding
5
PMP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) With Certificate In Construction Management Combo Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
High school diploma or equivalent
University of La Verne, La Verne · PMP exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$85,200
Price if you pay yourself$3,339
11 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Project Management Professional (PMP) With Certificate In Construction Management Combo Program at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) With Certificate In Construction Management Combo Program at University of La Verne
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
38%
Earned in a quarter
$21,291
Length
13 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,659
Students counted
30
a year, estimated
$85,200
price
$3,339
trained with WIOA funding
11
Project management certificate or courseOnlineEducation and courses
Project Management (Online)
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Based in Carson, CA
Education and courses
California State University, Dominguez Hills, based in Carson, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,482
10 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Project Management (Online) at California State University, Dominguez Hills
More details about Project Management (Online) at California State University, Dominguez Hills
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$9,617
Length
22 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$441
Students counted
24
a year, estimated
$38,500
price
$1,482
trained with WIOA funding
10
PMP exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
The Complete Project Manager with CAPM & PMP Prep
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CA · PMP exam prep · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$72,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,595
13 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, The Complete Project Manager with CAPM & PMP Prep at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about The Complete Project Manager with CAPM & PMP Prep at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
56%
Earned in a quarter
$18,093
Length
26 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
$72,400
price
$2,595
trained with WIOA funding
13
Agile and ScrumHybridAssociate's degree
PMI-ACP Exam Prep and Project Management
Amfasoft
Fremont
Associate's degree
Amfasoft, Fremont · Agile and Scrum · Hybrid · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
8 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, PMI-ACP Exam Prep and Project Management at Amfasoft
More details about PMI-ACP Exam Prep and Project Management at Amfasoft
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$825
Students counted
22
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,000
trained with WIOA funding
8
CAPM exam prep (entry level)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep (GES248)
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CA · CAPM exam prep (entry level) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$65,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,895
19 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep (GES248) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep (GES248) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
78%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
$16,402
Length
26 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$338
Students counted
21
a year, estimated
$65,600
price
$1,895
trained with WIOA funding
19
Lean Six SigmaIn personNo diploma needed
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
University of La Verne
La Verne
No diploma needed
University of La Verne, La Verne · Lean Six Sigma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,299
Program website, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at University of La Verne
More details about Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at University of La Verne
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
19
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,299
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Specialized Professional Program in Project Management Fundamentals
UCR University Extension
Based in Riverside, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
UCR University Extension, based in Riverside, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,700
Program website, Specialized Professional Program in Project Management Fundamentals at UCR University Extension
More details about Specialized Professional Program in Project Management Fundamentals at UCR University Extension
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
19
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,700
PMP exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) With Agile Certified Practitioner Combo Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
High school diploma or equivalent
University of La Verne, La Verne · PMP exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$70,600
Price if you pay yourself$3,438
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Project Management Professional (PMP) With Agile Certified Practitioner Combo Program at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) With Agile Certified Practitioner Combo Program at University of La Verne
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$17,644
Length
8 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,860
Students counted
10
a year, estimated
$70,600
price
$3,438
trained with WIOA funding
9
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Information Systems: Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment
Diablo Valley College
Based in Pleasant Hill, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, based in Pleasant Hill, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$276
Program website, Computer Information Systems: Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
More details about Computer Information Systems: Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$445
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$276
Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Construction Project Management, Introduction
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
High school diploma or equivalent
College of the Redwoods, Eureka · Project management certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$575
Program website, Construction Project Management, Introduction at College of the Redwoods
More details about Construction Project Management, Introduction at College of the Redwoods
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$575
Project management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Info Systems: Project Management Certificate of Achievement
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill · Project management certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$828
Program website, Computer Info Systems: Project Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
More details about Computer Info Systems: Project Management Certificate of Achievement at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$869
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$828
Project management certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Certificate Program
CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division
Based in Bakersfield, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division, based in Bakersfield, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,100
Program website, Project Management Certificate Program at CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division
More details about Project Management Certificate Program at CSU Bakersfield Extended University Division
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$535
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,100
CompTIA Project+In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) Online
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, Los Angeles · CompTIA Project+ · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,295
School website, CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about CompTIA Project+ (Voucher Included) Online at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,295
Project management certificate or courseOnlineAssociate's degree
Project Management Essentials
Pacific Union College
Based in Angwin, CA
Associate's degree
Pacific Union College, based in Angwin, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
More details about Project Management Essentials at Pacific Union College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
PMP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management (PMP) With Risk Management Professional (RMP) Combo Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
High school diploma or equivalent
University of La Verne, La Verne · PMP exam prep · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,822
School website, Project Management (PMP) With Risk Management Professional (RMP) Combo Program at University of La Verne
More details about Project Management (PMP) With Risk Management Professional (RMP) Combo Program at University of La Verne
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,176
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,822
Project management certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed
Project Management Fundamentals
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Based in San Francisco, CA
No diploma needed
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, based in San Francisco, CA · Project management certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,910
Program website, Project Management Fundamentals at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
More details about Project Management Fundamentals at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,910
Agile and ScrumIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Agile Certified Practitioner Program
University of La Verne
La Verne
High school diploma or equivalent
University of La Verne, La Verne · Agile and Scrum · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,999
Program website, Agile Certified Practitioner Program at University of La Verne
More details about Agile Certified Practitioner Program at University of La Verne
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,999
Project management certificate or courseIn personAssociate's degree
Project Management Essentials
Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute
San Jose
Associate's degree
Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute, San Jose · Project management certificate or course · In person · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
Program website, Project Management Essentials at Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute
More details about Project Management Essentials at Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,000
Lean Six SigmaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Six Sigma Green Belt
AAA Institute
Van Nuys
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, Van Nuys · Lean Six Sigma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,769
School website, Six Sigma Green Belt at AAA Institute
More details about Six Sigma Green Belt at AAA Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$230
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,769
Project management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Assistant Project Management (APM)
AAA Institute
Van Nuys
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, Van Nuys · Project management certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,795
Program website, Assistant Project Management (APM) at AAA Institute
More details about Assistant Project Management (APM) at AAA Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,795
Agile and ScrumIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
AAA Institute
Van Nuys
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, Van Nuys · Agile and Scrum · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,849
Program website, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner at AAA Institute
More details about PMI Agile Certified Practitioner at AAA Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
5 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,849
Lean Six SigmaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Six Sigma Black Belt
AAA Institute
Van Nuys
High school diploma or equivalent
AAA Institute, Van Nuys · Lean Six Sigma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,899
Program website, Six Sigma Black Belt at AAA Institute
More details about Six Sigma Black Belt at AAA Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,899
Agile and ScrumHybridBachelor's degree
PMI-ACP Exam Prep
Amfasoft
Fremont
Bachelor's degree
Amfasoft, Fremont · Agile and Scrum · Hybrid · Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,900
Program website, PMI-ACP Exam Prep at Amfasoft
More details about PMI-ACP Exam Prep at Amfasoft
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,900
Agile and ScrumHybridNo diploma needed
Specialization in Lean-Agile Project Management
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Santa Clara
No diploma needed
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, Santa Clara · Agile and Scrum · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Specialization in Lean-Agile Project Management at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
More details about Specialization in Lean-Agile Project Management at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,500
PMP exam prepOnlineNo diploma needed
Project Management Professional Certificate
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Based in San Francisco, CA
No diploma needed
SF State, College of Professional & Global Education, based in San Francisco, CA · PMP exam prep · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,750
Program website, Project Management Professional Certificate at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
More details about Project Management Professional Certificate at SF State, College of Professional & Global Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,750
PMP exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) (direct)
ERP College
Norwalk
High school diploma or equivalent
ERP College, Norwalk · PMP exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) (direct) at ERP College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,800
PMP exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) (online)
ERP College
Norwalk
High school diploma or equivalent
ERP College, Norwalk · PMP exam prep · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,800
More details about Project Management Professional (PMP) (online) at ERP College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
6 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,800
PMP exam prepHybridAssociate's degree
PMP & MS Project
Amfasoft
Fremont
Associate's degree
Amfasoft, Fremont · PMP exam prep · Hybrid · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, PMP & MS Project at Amfasoft
More details about PMP & MS Project at Amfasoft
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$775
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,000

How to pay for project management certification in California

WIOA funding can pay for project management certification in California

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

Financial aid and grants for project management certification

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for project management certification

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Project management certification in California

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 7 of 47
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 21st of 24
project management programs of any state: no state has more than California: Most

State comparisons use the same figures as the project management certification by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the California project management program numbers come from

Which California project management programs are on this list?

These are the project management programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How California project management program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some project management programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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Certificate in Project Management (Online)

Professional Certificate in Project Management