ObjectivesThis part-time certificate program is designed for individuals whose profession involves significant project management activities. It provides a formal background in project management processes and principles to complement practical application on-the-job. Content of the program incorporates the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) which is an international standard for project management training. The program is targeted for a breadth of organizations and does not focus on any one specific business or industry.
Academic titleProject Management Ontario College Certificate
Course descriptionCOMP1900 Microsoft Project
Description: Recommended: INFO1150 Computer Literacy for Windows or equivalent knowledge.
Microsoft Project is a powerful project management program that you can use to efficiently plan, manage and communicate a project schedule and information. Students will learn how to keep a project on track and follow through to the end.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1080 Fundamentals Of Project Management
Description: This course will interest those who have the goal of attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation certified by the Project Management Institute. Providing the practical knowledge to prepare project successfully, this course will teach how the areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) are applied in a project's life cycle.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1140 Project Introduction, Planning and Control
Description: Recommended: MGMT1080 Fundamentals of Project Management or equivalent knowledge. In this course students will learn how to develop a management plan that is feasible and validated by all concerned. The course will also develop a detailed work plan or the 'project integration' that is crucial to incorporate all necessary resources, schedules and budgets.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1150 Project Communications and Human Resource Management
Description: Recommended: MGMT1080 Fundamentals of Project Management or equivalent knowledge. Exploring organizational communications, this course emphasizes how to build the skills and knowledge needed to plan an effective project group, recruit quality people to staff it and build them into an effective team.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1160 Project Contracting, Procurement and Quality Management
Description: Recommended: MGMT1080 Fundamentals of Project Management or equivalent knowledge. Students will define procurement requirements, evaluate bids and proposals, negotiate a contractual agreement and manage the resulting vendor relationship in this course. Practical case studies will reinforce concepts and students will be equipped with proven templates for deliverables.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1170 Project Cost and Risk Management
Description: Recommended: MGMT1080 Fundamentals of Project Management or equivalent. Covering the fundamentals of project cost management and control, this course will introduce students to a structured approach that can be used to identify the different types of risks. Students will learn to communicate risks effectively and share the responsibility of managing risks with others.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
MGMT1180 Project Management Applications and Simulation
Description: Recommended: Students should complete all other courses within the program prior to taking this course. Providing a simulated project environment for students, this course allows students to initiate, plan, execute, control and close the simulated project. Activities include project planning, problem-solving and presenting project progress.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3