Project Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Project management professionals have the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage projects for a wide range of industries. To remain competitive in a global economy, organizations are using project management expertise to shorten product development cycles; respond quickly and effectively to opportunities or threats; re-evaluate their processes; capitalize on technical knowledge within the organization; and control the bottom-line. Project management is one of the top skill sets sought by organizations to help ensure their objectives are met on time and on budget. In fact, it is expected that by 2020 there will be a greater need than there will be candidates for these roles. Students start with basics and through a rigorous two-semester program supported by experienced teachers, graduate with real, applicable project experience under their belts.

Admission Requirements

Diploma or degree (business, information technology, or technology studies recommended)
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
Proof of English language proficiency required

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,852 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Employer Top Requested Skill

Leadership

Strategic Alignment

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2022	Open	Open
September 2022	Open	Open
January 2023	Open
May 2023	Open

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Project co-ordinator
Project manager
Project scheduler

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Program Details

This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail.

It will provide you with the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to successfully manage projects from a wide array of industries. Students who have experience and are seasoned professionals in the area of project management will have the opportunity to learn new skills and add to their credentials in order to advance their career. In addition, students will have several opportunities to gain real-world experience through case study analysis and a capstone project.

To remain competitive in a global economy, organizations are using project management processes to shorten product development cycles, respond quickly and effectively to opportunities, re-evaluate their processes, capitalize on the technical knowledge within their organization and control costs. Project management is one of the top skill sets sought by organizations to help ensure their objectives are met on time and on budget.

Individuals with these specialized skills are becoming increasingly important in today's economy.

Graduates will be prepared to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control a project to ensure its success.

Project managers are key employees in many organizations, managing a wide array of projects in almost every major industry. In just eight-months, you will gain the foundation for success and develop the ability to:

Managing the scope, cost, timing and quality of a project.
Aligning a project to an organization's strategic plans and goals.
Identifying project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs and resource requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
Implementing Project Management Institute knowledge around processes, lifecycle phases and concepts and tools and techniques.
Using technology for communication, collaboration, information management and decision support.
Applying appropriate legal and ethical standards.

Please see the admission requirements section of this page for more detail.

Program Learning Outcomes

Manage success of projects by evaluating the scope, cost, timing, and quality against the goals and objectives of stakeholders.
Assess project goals and objectives throughout the lifecycle to ensure alignment to strategic and business plans of an organization.
Consult with project stakeholders to determine the goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements.
Implement Project Management Institute (PMI) processes to support lifecycle phases, tools, techniques, methods/methodologies and achieve project success.
Evaluate internal and external issues, risks and changes to implement recommendations for adaptation to project goals/objectives.
Collaborate professionally and respectfully with team members and stakeholders to ensure a collegial and equitable environment.
Assess communication, collaboration, information management and decision‐making needs to determine the application of technology.
Facilitate project compliance to ethical and professional standards by utilizing leadership, general business and consultancy strategies, practices and tools.
Model the role of the Project Manager and recognize their position and effectiveness as both leader and follower.
Ensure compliance of ethical and professional standards when managing projects.Apply appropriate legal and ethical standards.
Apply project management practices to the launch of new programs and to meet the needs of stakeholders from multiple sectors of the economy (i.e., manufacturing, technology, consulting, government, arts, media, and not‐for‐profit organizations).

Admission Requirements

Diploma or degree (business, information technology, or technology studies recommended)
Proof of English language proficiency required

A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants whose first language is not English or who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Project co-ordinator
Project manager
Project scheduler

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Most organizations look for candidates that can apply project management skills within specific industries such as (but not limited to):

Business
Construction
Government
Consulting
Law
Marketing and promotion
Hospitality
Health services
Information technology

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College students registered in the Project Management graduate certificate program will be enrolled for student membership with the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the PMI Durham Highlands Chapter (PMI-DHC) located in Durham Region. This one-year renewable membership will support students in making networking connections and reviewing their options after the program is completed. It is highly recommended that a student consider the CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification from PMI® after graduation to show their commitment to the profession and further increase their chances for gaining employment.

Qualified graduates may also choose to pursue further studies including Durham College’s Human Resources Management, International Business Management, Information Systems Security, or Sport Business Management graduate certificate programs.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
2 USB ports
Webcam
Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Acrobat Reader
Real Player
Windows Media Player
Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in
K-Lite Codec Pack

OPTIONAL

AVG
Avira

Project Management (graduate certificate)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Recommended

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

OPTIONAL

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