Masters Certificate in Project Management

Today, virtually everything qualifies as a project: new business systems, IT enhancements, engineering projects, product development, event coordination - the list is endless. In today’s fast-paced industries, project managers are in high demand. But how do you stand out from other professionals? How do you get into Project Management? 

Master Project Management from Start to Finish

The Masters Certificate in Project Management , a partnered program offered by the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University and Schulich Executive Education Centre, gives you the ins and outs of leading a project from ideation to in-market success.

Gain the experts tools, strategies, and hands-on practice to start your project management career.

Learn from experts in project management (PM), and distinguish yourself with competitive training, that will prepare you for a project manager role. Build a PM toolbox with detailed lessons on ‘Principles of Behaviour’ and ‘Performance Domains’ from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®). Learn the latest vocabulary and join industry conversations with current content on Agile and Scrum. With just 12 days of study over 6 months, you will develop sought-after expertise taken from a curriculum developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). 

This program is ideal for aspiring project management professionals looking to break into the industry, particularly participants in entry-level roles like associate, coordinator, and assistant, across industries such as Healthcare, IT, Construction, and Energy.

Ideal for participants with one year of Project Management experience or if you have completed an introductory Project Management course.

PRE - CERTIFICATE PREPARATION: You will have pre reading material to read in preparation for the first day of your certificate and, coursework and readings outside of classroom hours.

Program Includes:

• Online PMP Exam preparation module designed especially for MCPM
• Access to an online portal of PM articles and resources
• the required training hours for the PMP® (Project Management Professionals) designation exam. Please refer to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for application requirements.

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Program Content

MODULE 1: Program Introduction (2 DAYS)
(February 13 - 14, 2025) 
Review program deliverables, expert instructors and teaching modules.

MODULE 2: Project Planning and Control (3 DAYS)
(February 27 - March 1, 2025)
A complete foundation in successful planning and implementation.

MODULE 3: Assessing & Managing Project Risk (2 DAYS)
(March 21 - 22, 2025)
Approaches to evaluating project uncertainties and risks.

MODULE 4: Leadership, Communication and Stakeholder Management (2 DAYS) 
(April 4 - 5, 2025)
Improve your project effectiveness in HR, communications and stakeholder management.

MODULE 5: Effective Project Cost Management (2 DAYS)
(April 25 - 26, 2025)
Manage your projects through the lens of cost minimization.

MODULE 6 Project Integration and Simulation (1 DAY)
(May 15, 2025)
Apply your program learnings to propose, plan, execute and deliver a full-scale, realistic project from start to finish. 

 

This program is delivered in partnership with Schulich Executive Education Centre at York University.