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Project management certification in Los Angeles, California

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

6 schools offer these project management programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, and every one is approved 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 Los Angeles, 3 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 3 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

All 47 project management programs in California, including online programs

How much does project management certification cost in Los Angeles?

$2,805 to $4,575 is what most project management programs in Los Angeles cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $2,240 to $7,185

In the typical program

Finished the program
96%
Working 6 months later
66%
Earned a year, estimated
about $74,100
Length
5 to 10 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 Los Angeles may also offer project management certification. How these figures are made

Is there free project management certification in Los Angeles?

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

All 18 project management programs in Los Angeles approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

How to pay for project management certification in Los Angeles

WIOA funding can pay for project management certification in Los Angeles

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

Where the Los Angeles project management program numbers come from

Which Los Angeles project management programs are on this list?

These are the project management programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Los Angeles 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.

Other training in Los Angeles

Sources for the facts about project management certification in Los Angeles

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Project Management Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List