Project Management

Program Overview

Conestoga College's Project Management Graduate Certificate equips students with the skills to manage projects effectively, from planning to execution and closure. The program covers essential project management concepts, including planning, scheduling, execution, control, and monitoring. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in various industries and sectors, including construction, IT, manufacturing, and healthcare, and are eligible to earn project management education hours towards certifications like CAPM and PMP.

Program Outline

Gain project management education hours towards various certifications like CAPM, PMP, ASM, RMP, or ACP.

Description:

This program equips you with the skills to:

• Manage simple to complex projects
• Become a critical part of organizational success
• Lead project teams and overcome obstacles
• Meet stakeholder needs
• Earn project management education hours for various certifications
• Conestoga College is approved as a project management training provider by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• The program offers PMI-licensed and approved training content and pre-approved PDUs.

Outline:

This program is offered full-time and takes 1 year to complete. It covers various aspects of project management, including:

• Planning and Scheduling: Project scope definition, work breakdown structure, project schedule development, resource allocation, and cost estimating.
• Project Execution and Control: Project team management, communication, risk management, procurement management, quality management, and stakeholder management.
• Project Monitoring and Closing: Project performance measurement, change management, project closure, and lessons learned.
• Agile Methodologies: Scrum framework, sprints, backlog management, and product owner role.

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Assignments and projects
• Quizzes and exams
• Case studies and presentations
• Participation and group work
Specific assessment criteria will be provided in the course outlines.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Case studies
• Group projects
• Guest speakers
• Industry visits
The program utilizes a highly qualified faculty with extensive project management experience.

Careers:

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various industries and sectors, including:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Government
• Non-profit organizations
Potential job titles include:
• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Product Manager

Other:

• The program also covers organizational agility with practices like Scrum.
• Graduates are prepared to take various project management certifications.