Project Management

Ontario College Graduate Certificate ( 2 semesters )

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Jeremy Spencley
705-749-5530 ext. 1414
Jeremy.Spencley@flemingcollege.ca

This post- graduate program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to
efficiently manage all aspects of a project to achieve organizational goals in a
competitive global environment.

Program Delivery Notification: The May 2020 intake of this program will be offered in an online delivery
format. Courses will be hosted through a variety of virtual and distance learning tools and led by our faculty.
You will need internet access, a laptop or computer and webcam to participate in this program. Please contact
us for more information.

Program Highlights
This program is designed for college and university students to enhance their education and acquire the skills to
meet the growing demand for project managers in the global economy.

Efficient project management has become a key element in the success of today's organizations. Professionals in
this field help to drive innovation and growth within the organization and facilitate the successful completion of
projects. The increasing complexity of today's business environment requires a focus on business basics and well -
developed project management skills. There is a globally accepted skill base required for effective project
management. The content of this program aligns with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide, 6th ed.) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), a worldwide industry organization
association that maintains standards and credentials and certifies project management professionals in 185
countries.

Fleming College is approved as a Registered Education Provider (REP) by the PMI. This designation ensures that the
College has met PMI's rigorous quality criteria for course content, instructor qualification, and instructional design.
Graduates of the program are recognized as possessing the educational requirements necessary to seek PMI®
certification in CAPM® or PMP®.

Program courses are designed to guide students in the development of technical project management, leadership,
organizational, interpersonal, meeting and presentation skills. Students will be introduced to traditional project
management techniques as well as those from Agile Project Management and Lean Six Sigma standards.

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Successful completion of this program will prepare students to pursue project coordination, leadership and
management roles with organizations in a wide variety of sectors including business, technology, health care,
engineering, government and not for profit. Typical positions for graduates of the program may include:

» Business Analyst
» Project Analyst
» Project Control Analyst
» Project Coordinator
» Project Leader
» Project Manager
» Project Officer
» Project Schedule Analyst

"CAPM", "PMP", "PMBOK" and "PMI" are registered marks of Project Management Institute Inc.

Why Choose Fleming?

Fleming College provides a learning experience that is supported by faculty with project management experience in
a wide range of disciplines and industries. The College has strong local, regional and global ties and is highly
attuned to the needs of the business community. Students will be surrounded by an environment that values
academic excellence as well as practical workplace skills and has an extensive suite of support services.

Course material will be delivered using a variety of methods including traditional lectures, case studies, simulations,
guest speakers and field trips as well as hands-on experience managing projects.

There is a vibrant and fast-growing international student community which provides a rich experience for domestic
and international students.

What It Takes to Succeed

» Cross-cultural awareness
» Communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
» Ability to work in teams, assume leadership role when required
» Organization and time management skills
» Problem solving skills, analytical abilities
» Use your own personal computing device in and outside of the classroom. We recommend a laptop computer
with the following minimum specifications: Windows 7 SPI or greater, 1GHz processor with SSE2 support, 2GHz
RAM and at least 3GB of available disc space. Note that some required software programs are not supported
on MAC OS.

Career Opportunities
Research undertaken by PMI® confirms the large and growing need for project management professionals.
“Through 2020, 1.57 million new project management jobs will be created yearly in 11 countries. Already four in five
organizations struggle to find qualified project talent. Yet, nearly half say they’ve cut back on training.” (Source: PMI
Project Management Talent Gap Report, 2013).

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Fleming College Business School Memberships
Member of ACBSP, a leading specialized global accreditor of business education recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation and uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes.

Member of AACSB International, a global non-profit association that connects educators, students, and business to
create the next generation of great leaders.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Computer Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
Memory: 8GB minimum
Hard disk: 160GB minimum

Students are required to have their own Windows PC, Internet Access, Webcam and Microphone.

Note: Some required software applications are not available for MAC OS or Chromebook.

Recommend Internet service: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0Mbps Upload

Minimum Admission Requirements

Students applying to Project Management must meet the following requirements:

» Undergraduate degree or Ontario College diploma in a related field or equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the requirements listed above who possess a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered on an individual basis.

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Vocational Learning Outcomes
» Manage the scope, cost, timing, and quality of the project, at all times focused on project success as defined by
project stakeholders.
» Align the project to the organization's strategic plans and business justification throughout its lifecycle.
» Identify project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements
in consultation with stakeholders.
» Implement the PMI project management knowledge areas, processes3, lifecycle phases and the embodied
concepts, tools and techniques in order to achieve project success.
» Adapt projects in response to issues that arise internally and externally including organizational change.
» Interact with team and stakeholders in a professional manner, respecting differences, to ensure a collaborative
project environment.
» Utilise technology tools for communication, collaboration, information management, and decision support.
» Implement general business concepts, practices, and tools to facilitate project success.
» Reflect on their role and effectiveness as a leader and follower.
» Apply national and international regulations that impact upon projects and their management.
» Adapt project management practices 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).
» Apply project management practices to the launch of new programs, initiatives, products, services, and events
relative to the needs of stakeholders.

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Courses and Descriptions

SEMESTER 1

MGMT 180 Hours: 45

Principles of Project Management
COMM 198 Hours: 45
Professional Communications
ACCT 90 Hours: 45
Project Cost Management
MGMT 181 Hours: 45
Project Management Tools and Techniques
MGMT 183 Hours: 45
Project Planning and Scheduling
MGMT 307 Hours: 45
Project Resource and Procurement Management
MGMT 182 Hours: 45
Project Scope, Quality and Risk Management

SEMESTER 2

MGMT 310 Hours: 45

Adaptive Project Management Methodologies
APST 167 Hours: 45
Applied Project Management - Simulation Course
MGMT 227 Hours: 45
Best Practices in Project Management
MGMT 226 Hours: 45
Corporate Social Responsibility in a Global Environment
MGMT 225 Hours: 45
Leadership & Management
MGMT 188 Hours: 45
Managing Change

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