Project Management

Description

The complexity of industry’s labour and entrepreneurial needs requires managers who can work with in a variety of settings and in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams. This program fills that need by providing project management training to candidates who require project management skills to ensure new ventures have potential for successful delivery. The program covers technical, leadership, business, and strategic management subjects with an emphasis on understanding and managing change as applied to project management.

Career Opportunities

This program will be attractive to persons who occupy or aspire to fulfill Supervisor, Manager, Program/Project Manager, Team Lead, Scheduler, Estimator, other supervisory or middle management positions in a variety of disciplines including business, health sciences, service industries, and technical.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, quality control needs, communication, negotiation, collaboration, and resource requirements with interested parties to ensure the successful completion of the project;

2. align the project to the organization’s strategic goals and quality assurance processes to maintain consistency and integration throughout the operational lifecycle;

3. consult with interested parties to identify the appropriate performance controls and measurement tools to effectively manage project resources and roles;

4. implement the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and techniques to achieve project goals;

5. anticipate risks throughout the lifecycle of the project to develop and implement appropriate responses and minimize disruption;

6. interact with the project team and other interested parties in a professional and respectful manner to promote diversity of thought and a collaborative project environment;

7. use business tools and software solutions to facilitate communication, collaboration, information management, and decision-making in a project environment;

8. reflect on different perspectives to aid decision-making, challenge personal assumptions, and encourage the expression of all points of view;

9. adapt leadership practices to meet the needs and perspectives of interested parties from diverse backgrounds and industry sectors;

10. align project management practices and leadership strategies to manage relationships, resolve conflict, establish motivation, and promote positive organizational change;

11. employ eco-friendly practices to promote resource and cost efficiencies;

12. employ an entrepreneurial mindset to identify, research, communicate, and/or respond to new opportunities.

Program Progression

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Winter Intake (Barrie, Barrie Downtown)

• Sem 1: Winter 2026
• Sem 2: Summer 2026

Summer Intake (Barrie, Barrie Downtown)

• Sem 1: Summer 2026
• Sem 2: Fall 2026

Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent

Applicants who do not possess the above academic requirement may be considered upon submission of a resume and reference letters which demonstrate relevant work experience.

Additional Information

Students may be required to purchase or to install computer hardware or software outside of standard program tuition/ancillary fees. These requirements will be provided as part of the course specific documentation upon enrollment.

Based on the program of study and semester organization, students who have successfully completed semester 1, may wish to write the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification Examination.

Based on the program of study and semester organization, students who have successfully completed semester 2, may wish to write the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Examination.

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

See https://www.pmi.org/certifications for additional information regarding the prerequisites associated with these examinations and designations.

Graduation Requirements

• 12 Program Courses

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, a student must attain a minimum of 60% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester. The passing weighted average for promotion through each semester and to graduate is 60%.

Program Tracking

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more  than one intake is offered  contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
Program Courses
PRJM 1000	Fundamentals of Project Management	42
PRJM 1001	Introduction to Agile Project Management	42
PRJM 1003	Leadership in Project Environments	42
PRJM 1010	Communication for Project Managers	42
PRJM 1012	Planning for Project Success	42
PRJM 1013	Business Value and Delivery	42
	Hours	252
Semester 2
Program Courses
PRJM 1006	Decision Support and Performance Measurement	42
PRJM 1008	Managing Change on Projects	42
PRJM 1014	Advanced Risk in Project Delivery	42
PRJM 1015	Advanced Agile Methods	42
PRJM 1016	Advanced Planning Systems and Approaches	42
Capstone Project
PRJM 1009	Project Management Capstone Project	42
	Hours	252
	Total Hours	504

Graduation Window

Students unable to adhere to the program duration of one year (as stated above) may take a maximum of two years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. 

Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.