Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Hazel McCallion Mississauga

 

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Program Overview

Sheridan College, located in Ontario, Canada, is a reputable institution known for its industry-focused programs. The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Sheridan College equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of project management. 

Program Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management program at Sheridan College is designed to prepare students for the challenges and complexities of managing projects across various industries. The program focuses on developing students' leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to effectively plan, execute, and deliver successful projects. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to meet the demands of today's dynamic business environment.

Curriculum:

  1. Project Management Fundamentals: Students acquire a solid foundation in project management principles, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. They learn about project scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management.

  2. Project Leadership and Team Management: This course focuses on leadership skills necessary for effective project management, including team building, conflict resolution, and motivation. Students learn how to lead and manage project teams to achieve project objectives.

  3. Project Planning and Control: Students learn how to develop project plans, define project objectives, create work breakdown structures, and establish project schedules. They also study project control techniques to monitor and manage project progress.

  4. Project Risk Management: This course covers risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. Students learn how to identify potential risks, develop risk response strategies, and ensure project success through effective risk management.

  5. Project Quality Management: Students gain insights into quality management principles and techniques, including quality planning, assurance, and control. They learn how to develop quality management plans and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.

  6. Project Communication and Stakeholder Management: This course focuses on effective communication strategies for project managers, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and managing project-related conflicts.

  7. Project Procurement and Contract Management: Students learn about procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor management. They gain an understanding of procurement strategies and the legal and ethical considerations in contract management.

  8. Project Integration Management: This course covers the integration of project components and the coordination of project activities. Students learn how to align project objectives with organizational goals and manage project dependencies.

  9. Agile Project Management: Students explore agile project management methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. They learn how to adapt to changing project requirements and apply agile principles to improve project outcomes.

  10. Applied Project Management: Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through a hands-on project. They work individually or in teams to plan, execute, and deliver a real-world project, applying project management principles and best practices.

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Location

Hazel McCallion Mississauga

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Score

IELTS 6.5

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Tuition Fee

CAD 16618

Application fees: CAD $100

Postgraduate Diploma: To be eligible for a postgraduate diploma program at Sheridan College, Indian students must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. Completed application form: Students must submit a completed application form, along with the application fee, to the college.

  2. Academic requirements: Indian students should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum average of 65%.

  3. English language proficiency: International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by providing scores of any of the following tests:

  • IELTS (minimum score of 7.0 overall)
  • TOEFL (minimum score of 100 for internet-based, or 600 for paper-based)
  • PTE (minimum score of 68)
  1. Work Experience (if required): Some programs may require students to have relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the programs as admission to Sheridan College is competitive.

Sheridan College does not provide scholarships to international students. However, there are other financial aid options available to international students, such as bursaries and awards. These are typically based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. International students can also explore external scholarship opportunities offered by their home country's government or private organizations. It is recommended that students thoroughly research and apply for these opportunities well in advance of their desired start date at Sheridan College.

 

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management program have a wide range of career prospects, including:

  1. Project Manager: Graduates can pursue roles as project managers, responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects to achieve organizational goals.

  2. Program Manager: Graduates can work as program managers, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives.

  3. Project Coordinator: Graduates can start their careers as project coordinators, supporting project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects.

  4. Risk Manager: Graduates can work as risk managers, specializing in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to minimize potential impacts.

  5. Agile Project Manager: Graduates can specialize in agile project management and work in environments that require flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements.

  6. Construction Project Manager: Graduates can pursue careers in the construction industry, managing construction projects from inception to completion.

  7. IT Project Manager: Graduates can work as IT project managers, overseeing the planning and implementation of IT projects, such as software development or system implementation.

  8. Operations Manager: Graduates can pursue roles as operations managers, responsible for managing operational projects and optimizing business processes.

  9. Consulting Project Manager: Graduates can work as project management consultants, providing expertise and guidance to organizations in managing their projects.

  10. Entrepreneur: Graduates can leverage their project management skills to start their own businesses or ventures, managing projects and delivering products or services to clients.


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