Project Management Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Sheridan College's Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Project Management equips students with comprehensive project and organizational management skills for non-profit, for-profit, and government organizations. The program focuses on small-to-medium-sized projects with non-technical objectives, preparing graduates for roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, and Event Coordinator. Students can also pursue professional certification through IPMA or PMI.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Project Management program from Sheridan College equips you with comprehensive project management and organizational management skills, applicable to non-profit, for-profit, and government organizations of all sizes. The program focuses on small-to-medium-sized projects with non-technical objectives.

Objectives:

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control projects to ensure their success.
• Identify clear project objectives and detailed requirements.
• Manage performance measures and create valuable project plans.
• Manage communication with all project stakeholders.
• Manage project finances, constraints (including scope, quality, cost, and time), and risks.
• Obtain professional certification through the International Project Management Association (IPMA) or the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
• Apply project management principles to various sectors, including arts, community or social services, business, and government administration.

Outline:

Structure:

Semester 1:

• Leadership Development
• Human Resources and Communication
• Procurement and Financial Management
• Project Scope and Quality Management
• Project Scheduling and Risk Management
• Software for Administering Projects

Semester 2:

• Managing Business Processes
• Business Strategy for Projects
• Creativity and Innovation
• Change in Organizations
• Applications of Project Management
• Co-op Education Forum

Semester 3:

• Co-op Work term

Assessment:

Methods:

Interactive classroom activities and case studies, extensive teamwork and collaborative projects, engagement with the local community throughout the program, capstone experience working on a real project for a non-profit, government, or business organization.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Community Program Associate
• Event Coordinator
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Project Administrator
• Project Associate
• Project Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator