Project Management Institute Courses Prepare Students for Number of Careers
Do you have a post-secondary diploma but are looking to take Project
Management institute courses in order to transition to positions such
as: Project Manager (health, engineering, computer, new media,
advertising, marketing, financial, education, transportation,
construction, etc.); Project Leader, Process Development Analyst or
Global Project Manager? Centennial College may have the program just for
you. The one-year Graduate Certificate Project Management offering is
for mature students and actually requires applicants to submit an
official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a
post-secondary advanced diploma or degree program. Additional
non-academic requirements include an interview, transcript and resume
review. The School will consider applicants presenting a combination of
education and relevant work experience, open to all disciplines.
If
you still unsure if taking these Project Management institute courses
is for you, consider the following. Successful students have: excellent
communication and listening skills, ability to analyze and prioritize,
capability to work well in a team and stay positive even under pressure,
ability to be highly organized and makes solid decisions based on
excellent problem solving skills. The Project Management offering is
also ideal for experienced project managers seeking to bring a new
dimension of leadership to their work environment and for leaders who
want to manage innovation in a structured manner.
These particular Project Management courses
follow the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology. As
such, they provide solid, fundamental hands-on training to equip
specialists in any discipline with the skills needed to manage projects
in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, courses enhance the
PMBOK approach by delivering a curriculum that includes hands-on
integration of technology tools such as Microsoft Project and
leading-edge industry case studies with a focus on organizational
leadership. Among the specific Project Management institute courses are
Project Management Office, International Project Management &
Professional Responsibilities, Project Estimation and Cost Management,
Procurement and Contract Management, Project Risk and Quality
Management, and more.
The Project Management institute courses
are rounded out with a 12-week field placement called Experiential
Learning Opportunity. Each student must take instruction and direction
from his or her employer regarding the tasks he or she will perform
while at work. Throughout the work term, a faculty member will monitor
each student. This Project Management institute course facilitates
sharing of experiences during the internship in a safe and encouraging
environment and helps students to structure their experiences in terms
of a portfolio.
Upon completing the Project Management institute
courses, students can confidently write the PMP certification exam,
provided they meet eligibility criteria. They also have the opportunity
to work towards the PMI’s Certified Assistant in Project Management
(CAPM) designation, a valuable entry-level certification for project
practitioners.
