Learn from Practitioners. Start with Confidence.
Project Management at De Anza College is shaped by experienced faculty, applied learning, and student-centered support. The program is designed to help students succeed from their first course through long-term career growth.
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty with extensive industry experience managing complex, real-world projects. Instructors bring practical insight from technology, operations, business, and cross-functional environments.
Faculty emphasize:
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Real-world application over theory alone
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Leadership, ethics, and professional responsibility
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Decision-making in uncertain and technology-enabled environments
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Clear expectations and constructive feedback
Students learn not only how to manage projects—but how to think like project leaders.
Student Experience
The student experience is built around active participation and collaboration. Students can expect:
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Team-based projects that reflect real workplace dynamics
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Clearly defined milestones and deliverables
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Opportunities to practice communication, leadership, and problem-solving
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Feedback and reflection to support continuous improvement
Courses are offered in online, hybrid, and in-person formats, depending on the quarter, to support different learning styles and schedules.
What to Expect in Your First Course
Many students begin with a foundational project management course and quickly start applying concepts through hands-on work. Early courses focus on:
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Understanding the project lifecycle
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Defining scope and objectives
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Working effectively in teams
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Managing time, risk, and expectations
No prior project management experience is required—students build skills progressively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program suitable for career changers?
Yes. The program is designed for both new students and working professionals seeking
to transition into project-oriented roles.
Can I work full-time while enrolled?
Many students balance work and coursework. Course formats and advising support can
help with planning.
How technical is the program?
The focus is on leadership, planning, and decision-making. Technology and AI tools
are introduced as support—not as the core skill.
Will this help with PMP certification later?
Yes. Coursework aligns with PMI frameworks and supports long-term preparation for
CAPM® and PMP® certifications.
Getting Started
To begin your Project Management journey:
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Review the program pathways
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Decide which certificate or degree fits your goals
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Check the class schedule and available formats
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Enroll and start building your skills
Support is available to help students understand prerequisites, course sequencing, and enrollment options.
Take the Next Step
Explore the Program
Learn about certificates, the Associate in Arts degree, and how the program is structured.
Enroll in Classes – Check Schedule
View available courses, formats, and upcoming sections to plan your enrollment. Select the quarter (e.g. Winter 2026) and Department - CIS and look for course # in 95 series (e.g CIS 95A, CIS 95B etc.)
View Career Outcomes
See how project management skills translate into roles across industries and organizations.
Project Management at De Anza College prepares students to lead projects confidently—using human judgment enhanced by modern, AI-supported tools
Faculty
Sukhjit (Bob) Singh
Sukhjit has over 20 years of experience in software engineering and executive consulting experience and have developed business-critical, scalable and reliable infrastructures. Sukhjit hold a MS Software Engineering with focus on Program Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
Guha Janakiraman
Guha is a Program Management professional (PMI® Certified PfMP® Professional) with 11 years of experience, and a strong passion for coaching and developing teams, strong customer focus and technical skills. Guha has a Masters in Information System from BITS Pilani and works as a Program Manager for Visa International.
Robert Slate
Bob has over 30 years of experience directing Program Management Offices (PMOs), product management organizations, business operations, and software development groups for companies such as Juniper Networks, Ericsson, Extreme Networks, and Amdahl (acquired by Fujitsu). Bob holds the following Project Management Institute certifications:
- PMP® (Project Management Professional),
- PgMP® (Program Management Professional),
- PfMP® (Portfolio Management Professional), and
- PMI-ACP® (PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner).
Bob has an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science from Princeton University.
Ravi Ravikumar
Ravi is an engineer turned into a marketer with a wealth of project and program management experience that spanned teams across multiple countries. He got certified for Project Management Practitioner at De Anza College in 2010. Ravi's project management experience includes managing projects related to products, marketing rollouts and events. From a program management point of view, he has successfully implemented and managed software partner marketing and semiconductor vendor programs. He is an active bicyclist and enjoys making his wine with a group of friends.