Project Management
Sought after discipline that transforms your leadership qualities into a career.
- Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
- Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
- Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation
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Work Integrated Learning
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential....(read more)
Overview
Sought after discipline that transforms your leadership qualities into a career.
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.
The one-year Project Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you for a rewarding career in project management. Project management is a highly sought discipline that applies technical, leadership and business strategy skills to plan and execute projects effectively and efficiently. There is a growing demand for project managers in the global economy.
Our experienced faculty are dedicated to preparing you to thrive in a project leadership position. Algonquin College is a Registered Education Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) R and is approved by the PMI to issue Professional Development Units (PDUs) for its training programs.
Learn to move a project along its lifecycle phases through the application of concepts, strategies and best practices. Acquire creative, practical and advanced expertise that contributes to ensuring overall project success via the combination of in-class and practical learning activities. Get hands-on project experience via a work integrated learning opportunity, which serves as a vehicle for incorporating and applying skills obtained during the academic studies and providing an opportunity to handle real-life situations.
Learn the tools, perspective and expertise necessary to successfully achieve results and deliver value. Develop a critical understanding of tools, techniques, principles and performance domains according to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) R.
Upon graduation, you may find employment as a project management practitioner in a wide range of national, international, profit and non-profit organizations. You could also pursue a career as a(n):
- Assistant or junior project manager
- Project administrator
- Project control officer
- Project coordinator
- Project manager
- Project scheduler
- Project team leader
PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well suited for individuals who:
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Are motivated to lead small, large and complex projects.
- Are focused and committed to attaining goals and on time delivery.
- Are creative and strategic thinkers.
- Are interested in how people and projects drive performance in organizations.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Adapt well to change.
- Are able to work in a team environment.
PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided with a CDI email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ACC4100Z
Course Name:
Project Cost Management and Finance
Course Description:
Project team members and managers must have a solid grasp of management finance and accounting principles in order to make strategic busines... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
COM4100Z
Course Name:
Effective Communication and Ethics
Course Description:
In the Canadian marketplace, communications are expected to be effective, professional and ethical. A significant amount of information is e... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4104Z
Course Name:
Project Management Fundamentals
Course Description:
Managing projects is an essential component in today's business environment and mastering concepts, tools and techniques can help manage pro... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4105Z
Course Name:
Project Scope Management
Course Description:
Effective project scope management is a critical function of every project manager. Students examine how projects are the catalysts to most ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4109Z
Course Name:
Project Time Management and Technology
Course Description:
Developing the project schedule and budget are vital elements of project planning and control. Using current technology, students learn tec... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT4206Z
Course Name:
International Project Management
Course Description:
Multinational companies have an increasing number of projects that require project management practitioners to have a strong understanding o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HRM4200Z
Course Name:
Team and Stakeholder Management
Course Description:
By examining human resource processes and stakeholder needs, students become more effective at developing and managing the project team, eng... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4108Z
Course Name:
Project Quality Management
Course Description:
Students apply quality management principles, quality frameworks and standards, as well as explore relationships between quality planning, a... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4202Z
Course Name:
Project Risk Management
Course Description:
Risk Management provides the means to systematically manage uncertainty and increase the likelihood of meeting project objectives. Students ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4203Z
Course Name:
Project Procurement Management
Course Description:
Procurement is the process by which project goods and services are acquired. Students analyze the procurement cycle and study its detailed s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4205Z
Course Name:
Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr)
Course Description:
Leading successful projects requires strong management and leadership skills. At the heart of a good leader, project managers need to: posse... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT4209Z
Course Name:
Applied Project Management
Course Description:
Applied projects serve as vehicles for incorporating all skills obtained and provide opportunity to handle real life challenges. Through a h... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may pursue careers as assistant or junior project managers, project administrators, project control officers, project coordinators, project managers, project schedulers, project team leaders, and directors in public and private sectors.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Manage the scope, cost, schedule, and quality of a project, and create and adapt plans in response to external and internal issues.
- Align projects to organizations` strategic plans and provide business justifications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
- Interact with teams and stakeholders in a professional manner, respecting differences, to support a collaborative project environment.
- Use technology tools for communication, collaboration, information management, and decision support.
- Promote operational effectiveness and sound project management practices by applying communication and leadership strategies.
- Apply appropriate legal and ethical standards in the management of projects.
- Adapt project management strategies to project selection, resource management, contract administration and operations management in a variety of economic sectors.
- Enhance communication in organizations and outline the role of leadership, culture and policy differences impacting projects.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Fees are subject to change.
Supplies can be purchased through CDI College.
Books and supplies cost approximately $1100, plus the purchase/supply of your own laptop.
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Admission requirements vary by country, for country specific information go to: https://www.algonquincollege.com/international/admissions-apply/.
Application Information
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Program Code 1312X01FXA
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
The Project Management Fundamentals (MGT4104Z) course is a prerequisite for all Level 02 courses.
In order to access required professional standards and resources for the program of study, you are required to become members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) for a fee of approximately $32 (USD). For additional professional development and networking opportunities, you are highly encouraged to become members of the local PMI chapter for a cost of $5 (USD).
For more information regarding this program, please email ACsupport@cdicollege.ca