Frequently Asked Questions
The following page provides answers to our most frequently asked questions. Be sure to check out our Registration Information as well as our Map & Directions page for other useful information.
When will the next course be offered again?
If you are unable to attend one of our current course offerings or wonder when the next time a course will be offered, be sure to join our e-mail list at http://www.uic.edu/cba/pdp/contact.html.
Are there any assignments to complete before the first day of class?
Depending on the course or instructor, there may be pre-class assignments distributed to help you prepare for class. Students will be provided with any pre-class materials as early as possible.
What is the usual class size?
Professional
Development
courses typically have 18 -22 students enrolled in them.
Looking to take the PMI Exam?
Completion of either UIC 's Project Management course or UIC 's Project Management Online course fulfills the 35-hour project management education requirement for Project Management Institute's ( PMI ) Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.
How do I apply for the PMP exam? What are the requirements?
At the time of application, candidates must pay an application fee of $550 and meet the following requirements:
1. Educational Background - High school diploma or equivalent*
2. Project Management Experience - 7,500 hours in a position of responsibility leading and directing
specific tasks** and 60 months of project management experience
3. Project Management Education - 35 hours
*Applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) are only required to have 4,500 hours leading and directing specific tasks and 36 months of project management experience.
**Specific tasks are identified in the PMP examination specification within eight years from the date of application.
For additional information regarding the PMP exam, please visit their Web site at: http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pdc_pmp.asp
Will the Project Management course help me prepare for the PMP Exam?
Sure it will. The UIC Project Management course utilizes the PMBOK textbook which is authored by the Project Management Institute. It is important to note, however, that sample PMP Exam questions and strategies for passing the Exam will not be provided during the UIC Project Management course. Students enrolled in Project Management will be taught the terminology, tools and core principles to prepare them to take the exam.
After completing the Fundamentals of Urban Real Estate program can I sit for the licensing exam?
In order to sit for the Illinois salesperson or broker licensing exam, you must complete pre-licensing courses. An approved list of pre-licensing course providers is available on the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation's Web site at:
http://www.idfpr.com/DPR/RE/Education/RESCH110.asp
UIC is approved as an IDPFR continuing education provider, which allows us to provide continuing education credit (not pre-licensing credit) to already licensed salespersons or brokers.
Will the Fundamental of Urban Real Estate course help me prepare for the licensing exam?
Sure it will, in the areas of real estate we offer courses in Development, Chicago Market, Appraisal and Finance. There are other aspects of the licensing exam that will not be covered in the Fundamentals of Urban Real Estate program
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