Program Overview

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Project Management (graduate certificate – weekend delivery)

Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Location

Oshawa

OCAS Code

PRFL

Next Intake

September 2025

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Length

Two semesters (optional third semester work term)

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Delivery

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Program Overview

Skilled project management professionals possess the knowledge, tools, and techniques to drive success across industries. From accelerating product development to optimizing processes, they ensure objectives are met on time and on budget. Project management is one of the top skill sets sought by organizations to ensure their planning comes to life. By 2030, the demand for project managers will soar and several new professionals will be needed. Our rigorous program equips students with real-world experience, setting them up for success.

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2025	Open	Closed

Program Highlights

• Success Stories
• Resources
• Success Stories

Admission Requirements

• Diploma or degree (business, information technology, or technology studies recommended)
• Proof of English language proficiency required

OR

• A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
• Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non-English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Recommended

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $3,382 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,968 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• The Principles Of Project Management (PJMT 1100)
• Project Resource Planning and Scheduling (PJMT 1101)
• Project Communications (PJMT 1102)
• Project Management Tools and Application (PJMT 1103)
• Project Leadership (PJMT 1104)
• Consultancy Practices In Project Management (PJMT 1105)
• Project Cost Management (PJMT 1204)

Career Options

• Project coordinator
• Project manager
• Project scheduler

Program Details

Are you ready to take your project management skills to the next level? Our comprehensive certificate program is designed specifically for students with previous education and experience. Here’s why you should consider joining:

• Tailored for experienced professionals
• Designed for students who already have a foundation in project management, our program builds upon your existing knowledge.
• Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or transitioning from another field, we’ll equip you with advanced techniques and strategies.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Manage success of projects by evaluating the scope, cost, timing, and quality against the goals and objectives of stakeholders.
2. Assess project goals and objectives throughout the lifecycle to ensure alignment to strategic and business plans of an organization.
3. Consult with project stakeholders to determine the goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements.
4. Implement Project Management Institute (PMI) processes to support lifecycle phases, tools, techniques, methods/methodologies and achieve project success.
5. Evaluate internal and external issues, risks and changes to implement recommendations for adaptation to project goals/objectives.
6. Collaborate professionally and respectfully with team members and stakeholders to ensure a collegial and equitable environment.
7. Assess communication, collaboration, information management and decision-making needs to determine the application of technology.
8. Facilitate project compliance to ethical and professional standards by utilizing leadership, general business and consultancy strategies, practices and tools.
9. Model the role of the Project Manager and recognize their position and effectiveness as both leader and follower.
10. Ensure compliance of ethical and professional standards when managing projects.
11. Apply project management practices to the launch of new programs and to meet the needs of stakeholders from multiple sectors of the economy (i.e., manufacturing, technology, consulting, government, arts, media, and not-for-profit organizations).

Industry Partners

• ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
• BOARDS OF TRADE AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP

Courses

Semester 1

• The Principles Of Project Management (PJMT 1100)
• Project Resource Planning and Scheduling (PJMT 1101)
• Project Communications (PJMT 1102)
• Project Management Tools and Application (PJMT 1103)
• Project Leadership (PJMT 1104)
• Consultancy Practices In Project Management (PJMT 1105)
• Project Cost Management (PJMT 1204)

Semester 2

• Project Quality Management (PJMT 1200)
• Project Risk Management (PJMT 1201)
• Project Procurement (PJMT 1202)
• Agile Project Management Basics (PJMT 1203)
• Project Management Capstone Project (PROM 1200)
• Applications Of Project Management (PROM 1201)
• Emerging Trends In Project Management (PROM 1202)

Course Delivery

• Online
• In person
• Hybrid

Costs

• The fees below are estimates only based on information available at the time of publication, and do not include the cost of textbooks.
• There may be additional costs; however, not all courses require textbooks.

Career Options

• Project coordinator
• Project manager
• Project scheduler

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

• Durham College students registered in the Project Management graduate certificate program will be enrolled for student membership with the Project Management Institute (PMI), and the PMI Durham Highlands Chapter (PMI-DHC), located in Durham Region.
• This one-year renewable membership will support students in making networking connections and reviewing their options after the program is completed.
• It is highly recommended that a student consider the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification from PMI after graduation to show their commitment to the profession and further increase their chances for gaining employment.
• Possessing a certification will give students an advantage in the hiring process.

Tech Requirements

• MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
• SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Optional Work Term

• Participating in the optional work term semester is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.
• Effective September 2023, students in the Project Management graduate certificate program will be invited to apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester.
• Entrance to the optional work term semester is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive.
• Students who qualify for the optional work term semester will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.

Program Sequence

• SEPTEMBER INTAKE:

Fall (September to December)	Winter (January to April)	Summer (May to August)
Year 1	Academic semester 1	Academic semester 2	Optional work term

Administrative Fee

• Once transferred to the work term option of this program, students will have an administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s).
• The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to work term students.
• These services are dedicated to support student success.

Co-op Work Permits

• If you are an international student enrolled in the work term option, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term.
• You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number in order to work in Canada.
• Documentation and instructions on how to apply for a co-op work permit will be provided only to students who are successful with their application into the work term option once semester 1 grades have been finalized.