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Project Management Post-Graduate Certificate


Start Date: September


Location: Tourism & Culinary Centre


Length: 1 Year


Credential: Post-Graduate Certificate, Project Management


Program Availability: Fall 2024 Term

Canadian Applicants: Closed

International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Closed

Other International Applicants: Closed



Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term

Canadian Applicants: Open

International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open

Other International Applicants: Open


Get your post-graduate certificate in project management


 

From the construction of the pyramids to the development of artificial intelligence, projects large and small span the globe and shape the story of human history. At the forefront of these initiatives, project managers lead through all phases of a project’s lifecycle to meet organizational goals and deliver measurable value.

The post-graduate certificate in Project Management provides future professionals with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on learning to manage projects across a wide variety of organizations, environments, and cultures. Recognizing the complexity of modern projects, the Project Management program grounds you in the best practices and principles to successfully realize project objectives through the development of skills and knowledge to expertly initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control projects.

Gain Practical Experience


You’ll learn skills that you can apply to projects in a wide range of industries, and then you’ll put your new applied learning to the test by completing a capstone project with an industry partner. Not only will your capstone project give you the opportunity to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the skills you have developed, you’ll meet key players in local organizations so that you can start building your professional network. In addition, you’ll have access to the college’s Business Analytics Centre for use with industry-based clients.

 

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Implement general business concepts and practices to realize project specifications, requirements, and quality expectations.
  2. Use technology tools for communication, collaboration, information management, and decision support.
  3. Identify the goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements of projects. 
  4. Manage the scope, cost, time, and quality of a project focused on project benefits as identified by stakeholders.
  5. Apply project management practices to the launch of new programs, initiatives, products, services, and events relative to the needs of stakeholders.
  6. Support project success by applying project management practices such as risk management, cost management, and procurement management.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills to practical applications.
  8. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze problems and develop solutions.
  9. Communicate effectively in written, oral, graphic, and interactive media formats.
  10. Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to principles of ethics, equity, diversity, inclusion, and professional standards.
  • Post-secondary degree or two-year post-secondary diploma
  • Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program.
Note: If your first language is not English please review our English Language Requirements page.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.

Fees are Program Based

1st Year

Canadian

International

Tuition $7,263 $13,263
Fees $828 $1,578
Other Costs* $764 $764
Total $8,855 $15,605

Students are required to bring their own laptop, which must meet the following technical requirements:

  • Device: Laptop
  • Processor: Intel i5 or Ryzen 5
  • RAM: 8 Gb
  • Disk: 256 GB (180GB free)
  • Ethernet port: 100Mb
  • Wireless: 802.11ac
  • USB Ports: One available USB 3.0
  • Webcam w/microphone integrated or external audio headset
  • Operating system: Windows 10 Professional
  • Automatic Microsoft updates, latest updates applied
  • Anti-Virus: Latest updates applied
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Canadian Cost Breakdown

Tuition & Fees

1 Year

Tuition $7,263
Student Union Fee $178
Health & Dental Insurance $470
Fitness Fee $80
Graduation Fee $100
     Total payable to Holland College $ 8,091
   

1st installment due first day of first semester

$ 4,460

2nd installment due first day of second semester

$ 3,632
   

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.

 
Books/Software $600
On-site Parking (payable to Holland College) $164
     Total $764
   
Grand Total $8,855

International Cost Breakdown

Tuition & Fees

1 Year

Tuition* $13,263
Student Union Fee $178
Health & Dental Insurance $1,220
Fitness Fee $80
Graduation Fee $100
     Total payable to Holland College $14,841
   

1st installment due first day of first semester

$11,210

2nd installment due first day of second semester

$3,632
   

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.

 
Books/Software $600
On-site Parking (payable to Holland College) $164
     Total $764
   
Grand Total $15,605

*Includes the International Student Fee.

  • Project Coordinator 
  • Project Manager 
  • Project Scheduler 

Course Code

Course Name & Description

Credit Values


Course Code:SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.

Credit Value:0


Course Code:BUSI-3000

Business Principles

The Business Principles course provides an overview of business organizational elements, behaviours and practices as applied in Canada and globally.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:NCPR-1017

Preparation for Applications of Project Management

Prior to beginning the capstone project in the Applications of Project Management course, there are a number of activites and requirements that must be addressed to prepare both students and the project client.

Credit Value:0


Course Code:PROJ-3100

The Principles of Project Management

The Principles of Project Management course introduces students to the key concepts, best practices, considerations, and business value of project management. This foundational course will establish a baseline knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, knowledge areas, tools, and techniques. Additionally, students will be provided with an opportunity to examine emerging trends in project management and explore the variety and diversity of roles and opportunities available to those who possess project management skills.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3105

Project Resource Planning and Scheduling

Students will develop best practices, skills, and techniques for planning and scheduling a project through its lifecycle and recognize the differences between the planning phase for agile and waterfall projects. Through the application of project activities, students will develop core skills in planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling, and allocating resources to successfully implement projects.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3110

Project Communications

Project managers spend over 80 percent of their time communicating. Students will learn the core concepts, as well as the tools and practices to be employed for effective project communications management.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3115

Project Management Tools and Application

By exploring a wide range of options available for project management software, students will determine the criteria for selecting one tool over another based on the needs of the organization and the project. Over several hands-on activities, students will apply project management techniques and principles using software, develop a deeper understanding of project management concepts, and acquire transferable skills that can be adapted to a variety of software tools and project environments.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3120

Project Leadership

Project managers must be very effective leaders. Students gain insight into interpersonal relations, building and nurturing project teams, administration and problem solving, plus the resolution of conflict through negotiation.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3200

Project Cost Management

Project Cost Management involves the processes that are required to maintain financial control of projects. As one of the three primary constraints of project management, cost management remains an important function at every stage of a project's life cycle. Students will apply the principles, standards, processes, tools, and techniques that are required by project managers to successfully define, manage, and forecast project costs.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3205

Project Quality Management

Quality management affects every aspect of an organization's performance. This course uncovers the concept of continuous improvement, tools and techniques, as well as the current shift in the Total Quality Management paradigm.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3210

Project Risk Management

Risk management is the formal process of identifying and managing project risks; understood as both threats and opportunities. Through a variety of exercises, students will examine the concept and sources of project risk and develop tools and techniques for managing risk throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3215

Project Procurement

Procurement management is increasingly the key component to project success. Students will gain a detailed understanding of managing procurement within a project and how the cost of materials drive project planning through to closure.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3220

Project Integration: The Core of a PM's Role

Successful project integration demands a high degree of project management skill and knowledge. Though hands-on activities, students will build upon the project management knowledge they have acquired during the program and examine the complex and integrative relationship of the inputs, outputs, tools, and techniques that project managers utilize throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Credit Value:3


Course Code:PROJ-3225

Applications of Project Management

Students gain confidence in using project management skills by applying the applications, tools and techniques learned throughout the program, including; scheduling, communication, quality, risk and more. This final project will challenge the students ability to integrate project process, collaborate, analyze, strategize and defend unique solutions.

Credit Value:3


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I especially enjoyed our capstone project where we participated in CMHA PEI's Modular Housing project to increase the amount of affordable housing on PEI. The project team opened their doors to us and allowed us to really take part in this project management experience and see how modular housing projects can not only be completed quickly, but also effectively, while working as a respectful high-functioning team.

Matt, Class of 2022

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