Project Management Program (Online) (Postgraduate) (B425)

Program Description

Program Overview

Graduates of the Project Management online postgraduate certificate program in Toronto will be prepared to manage project scope and change, provide innovation and goal-setting, project control, project staffing, risk management, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in stand-alone project manager positions. Graduates will have demonstrated their knowledge, job skills, soft skills and abilities related to business in general and project management in particular.

This program is part of the online postgraduate certificate programs.

The online postgraduate certificates offer working professionals the flexibility of a fully online program scheduled in the evening and weekends.

  • Study online from the comfort of home while joining other students across Canada in live, instructor-led classes.
  • Develop professional skills in just eight months in a format convenient to you and your busy weekday commitments.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is also offered full-time in person (COVID restrictions may result in changes to delivery). Please see Project Management Postgraduate program (B415) for additional details.

Full Description

Graduates of the Project Management online postgraduate certificate program will be prepared to manage project scope and change, provide goal-setting, project control, project staffing, risk management, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in stand-alone project manager positions.

Graduates will have demonstrated their knowledge, job skills, soft skills and abilities related to business in general and project management in particular.

This learning experience will enable graduates to demonstrate:

  • Implementation of Project Management Institute knowledge areas such as processes, lifecycle phases and the embodied concepts, tools and techniques in order to achieve project success.
  • Adaptation of projects in response to issues that arise internally and externally.
  • Implementation of general business concepts, practices and tools to facilitate project success.
  • Application of project management practices to the launch of new programs, initiatives, products, services and events relative to the needs of stakeholders.

This program is also offered full-time in person (COVID restrictions may result in changes to delivery). Students who wish to apply for the full-time in-person Project Management Postgraduate program, should apply to B415.

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Management.

Technical Requirements:

  • A computer that runs on Windows 10 or the latest Mac OSX, has the latest updates applied and has up to date virus protection software
    • Windows 10 ARM64 devices are not recommended as they will not allow you to install AppsAnywhere and the Cisco AnyConnect client
  • High-speed broadband access (Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. Some programs or courses require more advanced systems
  • Headphones or speaker and a microphone for in-class conversations and meetings with your professors
  • A webcam (may be required for specific courses)
  •  Individual courses may have additional hardware requirements
  • A web browser, such as Safari, Firefox, MS Edge, Google Chrome

PLEASE NOTE: mobile devices may allow for some participation in your course(s), however there are limitations and we cannot guarantee your mobile device will meet all coursework needs

Your Field Education Options

Students will take a field-based, application-driven course where they participate in the coordination and execution of a real industry project. Leveraging learning from their project management courses, students can expect to gain experience in the following areas:

  • defining requirements
  • creating project plans
  • tracking budgets
  • co-ordinating meetings
  • monitoring progress
  • assessing risks
  • managing stakeholders
  • implementing management tools
  • preparing reports
  • conducting themselves in a professional manner

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates will be ready to lead or support various projects. Potential positions may include:

  • junior project manager
  • team leader
  • project co-ordinator
  • project administrator
  • project analyst

Industry

Industry Feedback:

"George Brown's Project Management field education course has allowed us to work with students on new projects that would have otherwise been delayed. The PM students, who had great talents and a diverse work and academic background, used their project management tools and planning processes skills to help the Retail Council of Canada develop important operational procedures in membership and event management.

"I would strongly recommend private and not-for-profit businesses take advantage of this valuable program that offers students real-life projects to test their skills for a career in project management and that also benefit participating companies."

Diane J. Brisebois, president and CEO, Retail Council of Canada

PMP and CAPM Certifications

George Brown College is recognized as a Global Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Graduates of any of the George Brown College courses listed on PMI’s Registered Education Provider portal will have satisfied the education requirements necessary to apply to the Project Management Institute (PMI®) for either the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.

PMI®, PMP® and CAPM® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

The PMI’s PMP certification is an important industry-recognized certification for project managers. To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:

  • A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. You will well exceed the 35 hours' education requirement upon completion of the B425 Project Management Program.

OR  

  • A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education. You will well exceed the 35 hours' education requirement upon completion of the B425 Project Management Program.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. To apply for the CAPM, you need to have: A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent) and at least 1,500 hours of project experience, OR 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam. You will well exceed the 35 hours' education requirement upon completion of the B425 Project Management Program. The CAPM exam is 150 multiple-choice questions.

Although the B425 Program is not a preparation course for writing the PMP or CAPM exams, these exams draw on materials found in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK version 6), which is published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The course materials in the B425 program are also based on information found in PMBOK version 6. Therefore, the B425 Project Management Program will assist students preparing for the PMP or CAPM exams, by learning tools, techniques and concepts directly related to questions that appear on the PMP and CAPM exams.

Educational Pathways

For information on future study options, see our transfer guide.

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