Program Description This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares graduates for a rewarding managerial career in the field of Project Management. Project management is a highly sought discipline that involves the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to plan and execute projects effectively and efficiently. As the marketplace becomes increasingly complex and globally competitive, organizations are expecting more out of project management practitioners. In addition to technical skills, an organization`s strategic and bottom line success depends on project managers capably demonstrating a balance of skills in leadership and business management. Practitioners who drive an organization`s project performance for their organizations are in high demand across many industries.
Algonquin College is a Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is approved by the PMI to issue Professional Development Units (PDU) for its training courses. Students are provided with the tools, perspective and the expertise necessary to successfully achieve results and deliver value. Through the application of concepts, strategies and best practices, students learn to move a project through its life cycle phases.
With hands-on learning, the program integrates advanced concepts and provides exposure to key functional areas in project management, preparing students for leadership roles. Students develop a critical understanding of ten knowledge areas according to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
The combination of in class and practical elements of project management enables students to acquire creative, practical and advanced expertise that contribute to the effective management of the critical elements and ensure overall project success. As part of the curriculum, students are required to complete an applied project, serving as a vehicle for incorporating and applying skills obtained during the academic studies and providing an opportunity to handle real-life situations.
Graduates may find employment as project management practitioners in a wide range of national, international, profit and non-profit organizations.
