Applied Project Management Online Certificate
The purpose of this program is to provide you with practical and professional skills in all aspects of project management. There are six courses including the integration project. All courses are compulsory and they may be completed uninterrupted in 14 weeks or over several terms, up to a maximum of two years. The courses are designed to be taken in sequence to give you the opportunity to progressively work through the entire life cycle of a project, from initiation to completion. The program finishes up with a practical integration project. This final project provides an opportunity to demonstrate competency by consolidating the skills developed throughout the program.
$5,500.00, Textbook and software additional (approx. $300.00)
Jan. 7 - Mar. 31 (14 wks)
Apr. 14 - Jul. 7 (14 wks)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Project Initiation and Charter Development
Learn the terminology, processes, and approach to formal project management. At the end of this course you will be able to:
- identify project requirements
- establish effective project objectives
- define a project manager’s responsibilities
- create a project charter
$385.00
Jan. 7 (1 wk)
Apr. 14 (1 wk)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting
Develop valuable project planning skills by creating a comprehensive project plan. At the end of this course you will be able to:
- document project deliverables accurately
- break down work to a manageable level
- estimate task and resource needs
- develop a realistic and optimized schedule
- create a comprehensive project budget
- plan proactively to manage project risks
- use advanced features of Microsoft Project & other tools
$1,925.00
Jan. 14 (5 wks)
Apr. 21 (5 wks)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
Project Execution and Control
Learn to perform and control projects efficiently and effectively. At the end of this course you will be able to:
- track project tasks
- evaluate project performance accurately
- take corrective actions to recover variances
- control changes with informed decision-making
- manage project contracts and procurement
$1,155.00
Feb. 18 (3 wks)
May 26 (3 wks)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
Project Leadership and Communications
Develop essential leadership and communication skills to manage project teams. At the end of this course you will be able to:
- control project information creation, distribution, and storage
- manage stakeholder expectations proactively
- lead and motivate project teams
- identify and manage types of power
$770.00
Mar. 10 (2 wks)
Jun. 16(2 wks)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
Project Closing and Continuous Improvement
Learn to close out a completed project or phase and how to implement continuous improvement for future projects. At the end of this course you will be able to:
- complete administrative and financial closure
- transfer the project to operations
- capture lessons learned
- improve project management for future projects
$385.00
Mar. 24 (1 wk)
Jun. 30 (1 wk)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
Applied Project Management Integration Project
Apply the various concepts, skills, and experiences from all of the previous courses to a comprehensive, integrated project. This is the final course in the program and it includes the final exam.
$880.00
Mar. 31 (2 wks)
Jul. 7 (2 wks)
Please note: Once online materials have been accessed, no refunds will be provided.
For more information about this course please call 403-410-1595 or email continuingeducation@bowvalleycollege.ca
