| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
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.
Entry Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent:
- English (Grade 12 C or U)
- Six additional Grade 12 U or M courses, including four credits in:
- Mathematics
- Science
- A Group 1 subject (English, French as a Second Language, Native Language, Social Sciences and Humanities, Canadian and World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, Cooperative Education)
- A Group 2 subject (Arts, Business Studies, French as a Second Language, Native Language, Social Sciences and Humanities, Canadian and World Studies, Technology, Computer Studies, Health and Physical Education, Cooperative Education)
Mature Student Policy:
- Applicants who are 19 years of age or older and do not meet the OSSD requirements may be considered for admission based on their life and work experience.
Advanced Standing:
- Applicants who have completed a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field may be eligible for advanced standing.
International Students:
- Applicants who have completed secondary school outside of Canada must meet the equivalent of the OSSD requirements.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum score on one of the following tests:
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with a minimum of 20 in each section
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each section
- PTE Academic: 65 overall with a minimum of 56 in each section
- CAE: 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each section
- CPE: 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each section
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of their work.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum score on one of the tests listed above.
Note:
The specific entry requirements may vary depending on the start date and campus.
