Leading Complex Projects

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According to a recent series of surveys, 89 % of our participants agree that this program will help them with the skills to build cohesive teams and improve performance and decision-making in complex projects. We also have a special group enrollment pricing for this program.

Who Should Attend

This program was designed to help mid- to senior-level professionals across industries drive their projects to success. It is ideal for:

  • Skilled PMP-certified project managers seeking to go beyond traditional PMP courses and to develop a capacity to perform at the highest levels in a global environment

  • Mid- to senior-level managers in technology involved in complex product development

  • Entrepreneurs and consultants looking to improve the success of their projects

  • C-suite executives and senior managers tasked with leading organization-wide projects

  • Other professionals interested in pairing their practical experience with proven frameworks and tools for project management and leadership

Key Takeaways

  • Apply tools, frameworks, and strategies to manage traditional and complex projects.

  • Evaluate and monitor performance in complex projects to achieve business objectives.

  • Implement strategic project planning and risk management methodologies to navigate uncertainty and change.

  • Leverage adaptive leadership in complex projects to drive innovation.

  • Build cohesive teams to improve performance and decision making in complex projects.

Program Topics

This eight-week program provides the tools and strategies that will prepare you to lead through three of the most common types of project complexity — structural, emergent, and sociopolitical — and ensure the success of your organization’s most critical large-scale projects.

This program may include optional reading material that requires a paid subscription.

Program Experience

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Videos

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Reflections

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Polls

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Discussions

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Try-It Activities

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Crowdsourced activities

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Quizzes

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Assignments

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Peer Reviews

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Capstone

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Case Studies

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Notable Guest Speakers

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Live Sessions

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Live Office Hours

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Demonstrations

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Simulations

Program Faculty

OMAR ROMERO-HERNANDEZ

Continuing Lecturer; Business and Social Impact | Operations and IT Management | Sustainability

Omar Romero-Hernandez is a continuing lecturer in the Haas Operations and IT Management Group and the Institute for Business and Social Impact at the Haas School of Business. ...

HOMA BAHRAMI

Senior Lecturer; Management of Organizations

Homa Bahrami is an international educator, advisor, board member, and author, specializing in organizational flexibility, team alignment, and dynamic leadership in global, kno...

Participant Testimonials

The fireside chats were a highlight of the program, as they were related to practical experiences. The simulation exercise in module seven was also great, as it offered an understanding of practical a...
Deshnidevi Govender,
Fragrance Manager, Beiersdorf
The modules were really clear with related visuals to support conceptual understanding. I like the application-based assignments for each module that required us to apply the concepts to our own work.
Shivesh Puri
Principal, Rocketship Public Schools
It was great to learn from the variety of experiences and perspectives within the cohort, from instructors, and from fireside chats.
Jennifer Cecil
Project Manager, The Davenport Group
Professor Omar was excellent! He is a great presenter and very approachable.
Laura Schaefer
Chief Operating Officer, ProtoCall Services

Case Studies

To get a clear understanding of how businesses mitigate risks and achieve project goals, you will examine several case studies involving these prominent companies:

Autodesk

Learn how Autodesk adopted Integrated Project Delivery for risk management and multi-objective optimization in building projects.

CarMax

Learn how the largest used vehicle retailer in the US has undertaken a major digital transformation to become a customer-centric, product-driven organization.

PFM Devices

Learn how a traditional organization is transformed into an agile one.

Sattva eTech

Learn how Sattva eTech manages uncertainty in the project network through the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of embedded system products.

Path to Alumni Benefits

Enrolling in the Leading Complex Projects program can become your first step toward pursuing the UC Berkeley Executive Education Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE). The Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to acquire and hone new skills and do it on a timeline that works with your busy schedule. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.

Learn more about the program and associated alumni benefits here.

Networking and events

  • Join local alumni chapters or clubs in your region

  • Participate in the annual Berkeley Haas Alumni Conference

  • Attend select UC Berkeley Haas and Berkeley Executive Education networking events open to the COBE community

Exclusive Berkeley Resources

  • Activate an @haas.executivealumni.berkeley.edu email forwarding address

  • 15% discount on the list price of future eligible Berkeley Executive Education programs.

  • 30% discount on the list price of future eligible programs after completion of your Certificate of Business Excellence.

  • Public visitor access to select campus libraries and university database services

News and communication

  • A one-year complimentary digital subscription to

    California Management Review

  • Berkeley Haas Alumni newsletter

  • Berkeley Haas Alumni Jobs e-Newsletter featuring job postings from distinguished employers

  • Haas Insights offering the latest research and thought leadership from industry speakers and faculty

Note: All benefits are subject to change. The discounts mentioned may not be combined with other promotions or special offers.

Enrolling in this program is the first step in your journey to alumni benefits.

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Certificate

Certificate

Get recognized! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. Participants must complete 80% of the required activities including a capstone project (if any) to obtain the certificate of completion. This program also counts toward a Certificate of Business Excellence.

Successful completion of this program fulfills two curriculum days (minimum requirement of 17 curriculum days) towards the UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE). Learn more on how it works here.

Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.

This program counts toward a Certificate of Business Excellence

Curriculum Days: Two days

Pillar(s): Strategy & Management

A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to create a personal plan of study structured by our four academic pillars. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.

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FAQs

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 864 668 8832 (US) / +44 121 387 3504 (UK) / +65 3129 7057 (SG)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options are available.

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