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On time and under budget–that is the goal of any project management professional. It’s a concept easily attainable on paper, but real world execution often results in the opposite–late and over budget. Denis Peterson, Ph.D., president of Petersen Training, LLC, has had to step in and course correct a lot of projects during his career and decided he could provide training that resulted in maximum efficiency. This led to a partnership with UNLV Continuing Education to offer the Advanced Project Management Certificate program in southern Nevada.

Kerri Carder-McCoy wanted something different. She had a degree in hospitality and built that into a successful career in the San Francisco Bay area for close to twenty years.

But upon moving to Las Vegas, she sought a change of pace. She explored many of the opportunities her new city provided, and realized the legal profession not only prospered here, but also needed skilled workers to fill the expanding vacancies.

Project management is one of the hottest, fastest-growing professions in the world! Companies in every industry are seeking for and hiring certified project managers.

Workforce and career needs are always changing, especially during these recent times. UNLV Continuing Education works to address these needs by adding new programs that will aid you in your current career or a potential new career path. Many of these fields need qualified and skilled candidates to fill job vacancies. New skills and certifications can take you further and expand your options.

Updated addendum Jan. 5, 2022

Drive-Thru Covid-19 Test/Vaccine Site at UNLV Moving to New Location

To accommodate a surge in testing demand, the drive-thru COVID-19 testing and vaccination site in the parking lot of UNLV’s Paradise Campus at 851 E. Tropicana Ave. will be closed Thursday, Jan. 6, and will reopen Sunday, Jan. 9, in the parking lot of the Sam Boyd Stadium at 7000 E. Russell Road.

Location: Sam Boyd Stadium Parking Lot, 7000 E. Russell Road

LAS VEGAS –September 15, 2021 – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is expanding its partnership with ThriveDX (formerly HackerU) with the launch of three new career-prep bootcamps in UI/UX design, software development, and data science and analytics. These live, online training programs will help to decrease the region’s growing digital skills gap and provide accelerated learning opportunities for those looking to transition into the tech workforce. 

LAS VEGAS, NV., April 13, 2021 -- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and HackerU are partnering to launch an accelerated professional bootcamp designed to help individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels prepare for a career in digital marketing. The immersive, non-credit program is taught by industry experts and focuses on building in-demand skills employers are searching for in qualified marketing candidates.

The latest UNLV Continuing Education catalog is now available to view online and classes are open for registration. Print catalogs will begin arriving at mailboxes the week of April12.

Continuing Education is offering a strong mix of both in person and online classes for summer, in line with the rest of the university.