
Project Management - Graduate Certificate (PMPD)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 2 semesters | Barrydowne
Project Management has become a sought after skillset across industries as businesses and organizations continue to look for efficiencies and overall effectiveness in order to successfully compete in domestic and global markets. Cambrian College’s one-year (two semester) graduate certificate program will provide you with the essential theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and techniques to successfully plan, implement, manage and evaluate projects. The curriculum is closely aligned to, but not affiliated with, the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). To learn more about becoming a certified project management professional, please visit the PMI’s website.
Program Highlights
- 1 year - 2 semesters
- Program concludes with capstone project
- Intakes: September, November, January, March, May and July
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program.
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Program Delivery
2020-2021
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2021 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2021
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to PMPD for May 2021 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to PMPT for May 2021.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2021 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2021-2022
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to PMP2 for Jul 2021 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to PMP3 for Jul 2021.
2021-2022
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term
September Start
- SEMESTER 1 Sep - Dec
2021 - SEMESTER 2 Jan - Apr
2022
Applicants wishing to start in September and study full-time will apply to PMPD for Sep 2021 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in September and study part-time will apply to PMPT for Sep 2021.
November Start
- SEMESTER 1 Nov - Feb
2021-2022 - SEMESTER 2 Mar - Jun
2022
Applicants wishing to start in November and study full-time will apply to PMP2 for Nov 2021 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in November and study part-time will apply to PMP3 for Nov 2021.
Winter Term
January Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jan - Apr
2022 - SEMESTER 2 May - Aug
2022
Applicants wishing to start in January and study full-time will apply to PMPD for Jan 2022 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in January and study part-time will apply to PMPT for Jan 2022.
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2022 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2022
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time will apply to PMP2 for Mar 2022 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in March and study part-time will apply to PMP3 for Mar 2022.
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2022 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2022
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to PMPD for May 2022 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to PMPT for May 2022.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2022 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2022-2023
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to PMP2 for Jul 2022 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to PMP3 for Jul 2022.
Part-Time Delivery
Students opting to study part-time will be provided with a possible pathway to complete the program while remaining part-time. Timelines for completion will extend beyond those indicated above.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website.
Program of Study for 2021-22 Academic Year
Semester 1 | Credits | |
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BUS 1099 | Project Integration Management | 4 |
PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
PRM 1002 | Project Scope & Quality Management | 4 |
PRM 1003 | Project Cost Management | 3 |
PRM 1004 | Project Planning & Scheduling | 4 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 2 | ||
HUR 1002 | Project Resource Management and Corporate Social Responsibility | 4 |
PRM 1005 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
PRM 1006 | Proj Procurement & Cont. Mgmt | 3 |
PRM 1008 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
PRM 1009 | Proj Mgmt Capstone Project | 4 |
PRM 1010 | Project Comm/Stakeholder Mgmt | 4 |
Credits | 21 | |
Total Credits | 39 |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The cost of books and supplies for Year 1 is approximately $1,400. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as:
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Leader
- Project Scheduler
- Process Development Analyst
- Global project assistant manager
- Operations manager, process specialist
- Team leader
- Project analyst
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.