The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is an international association of practitioners and professionals that subscribes to project management best practices. Information regarding PMI® and the requirements for a professional certification (PMP®) are covered through the program.
The certificate program is consistent with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The program also provides you with the knowledge to write PMI’s professional examination.
PMP®, PMBOK® and PMI® are registered markings of the Project Management Institute.
Proficiency in basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software is essential to your success in this program. If you do not have these skills, it is strongly recommended that you complete Introduction to Computers COMP-1313 prior to beginning the program.
Regular Admission Requirements
You must be a graduate of a certificate, diploma, or degree program.
Special Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the special admission requirements.
You must successfully complete eight courses to earn a certificate. You must obtain a minimum grade of C (60%) in each course.
You must complete the first seven Project Management classes before enrolling in the Project Management Case Analysis Class.
First courses of study (in order):
The following courses may be taken in any order:
Final course of study:
NOTE: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) is strongly recommended to successfully complete the Project Management program.
Related Program and Courses:
Related Micro-Credential courses:
NOTE: Each Micro-Credential course is equal to an 8 hour seminar and can be taken in any order. Upon successful completion of all 5, you may apply to receive credit for PROJ-1030 Project Management Fundamentals
Advanced Certificate in Project Leadership
For information on the PMP® exam, visit the PMI website
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Hone your communication skills for use in the project management environment. Develop and expand your written and verbal skills, learn how to make an effective presentation, and how to take part in negotiations. Other topics include listening techniques, interviewing skills and the importance of recognizing cultural and gender differences.
Take an in-depth look at Microsoft Project 2016 for entering, updating, and reporting on project activities, time and people. This course will provide you with a detailed look at tracking, baseline and variance, what-if scenarios, Gantt chart formatting, task linking and organizing, time-tracking, variance, customization, and tracking of project financials. You will explore new concepts such as peak units and task inactivation.
Prepare to write the Project Management Professional (PMP®) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification examinations. This course will guide you through the knowledge areas, processes, practices, tools and techniques required to successfully pass the examination. You will take practice exams to learn the exam writing techniques. You will work in mentored study teams.
You will develop a working competency in planning projects, scope management, resource management, cost and duration estimating, activity sequencing, and scheduling. Learn to apply the generally recognized tools and techniques in planning, estimating and scheduling projects and focus those projects on an organization's business.
Study the theory behind, and practical application of, essential change management tools and techniques. Learn to employ strategies to assist you in recognizing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and sustaining organizational change.
Examine current change management issues facing organizations, executives, project teams and work groups, along with strategies to solve them.
Study the fundamental aspects and principles of project management including life cycle, integration, planning, organization and communication. Learn about work breakdown structures, diagramming, cost management and resource allocation. Examine today’s issues affecting project management including risk management, quality, conflict, and team building.
Analyze the strategic application of knowledge and best practices to projects in various organizational settings in the 'real world' of project management, including: planning, organizing, motivating, directing and controlling. Review and discuss cases that reflect broader issues in project management.
Learn how to utilize Agile knowledge, skills, tools and techniques as a Project Manager for software development projects. You will become familiar with the different Agile methodologies, tools and techniques, and create Agile release, iteration, and/or daily plans. You will learn how to manage customer expectations, collaborate, and consistently ensure products are providing business value. Learn how to monitor team performance, problem detection and resolution, conduct lessons learned, and perform continuous improvements for subsequent iterations.
Learn about the many types of contracts: staff, non-disclosure agreements, non-competitive contracts, and non-solicitation of employees. Look at the different options and processes for procuring goods and services and examine the respective benefits of purchasing, leasing and renting. Other topics covered include intellectual property rights, solicitation, source selection, maintenance contracts, fixed price/cost plus, total cost analysis, and contract closure.
In this course, you will apply generally recognized practices of project quality management. You will learn to manage the processes to assure the project meets the needs for which it was undertaken. You will define quality concepts and terminology and describe the processes in quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. You will describe quality goals including customer satisfaction and capable processes. You will examine project quality management from the perspective of the project manager, project sponsor, and project customer.
In this course you will develop working level competencies to manage risks that may negatively or positively affect your project. Develop skills in identifying risks, qualifying and quantifying risks, risk response planning and risk response control. The course will examine both the psychological and mathematical elements of risk.
Learn how to manage a team for success. Look at the human factor of team building, cover labour relations, and learn to manage people. Discuss ways in which to motivate staff and resolve conflict issues. Examine the team in an organizational context and compare the concepts of power versus authority.
This Micro-Credential will help you develop a basic introductory understanding of art and science of project management and the generally recognized framework, knowledge areas and good practices of project management. You will learn basic concepts about project quality, resources, communications, procurement, and stakeholder knowledge areas and processes. In addition, you will learn how to create a quality checklist, a team building activity, and a project status report. You will also learn how to create a stakeholder matrix
This Micro-Credential is 5 of 5
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Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/studentcomputing for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Upon successful completion of the Project Management Certificate program, the graduate...
Program Changes
Effective February 1, 2021
Micro-Credential courses:
PROJ-9005 PM Framework & Project Team Roles - D
PROJ-9006 Project Integration Management - D
PROJ-9007 Project Schedule and Cost Management - D
PROJ-9008 Basics of Project Plan, Change & Risk - D
PROJ-9009 Basics of Project Management - D
NOTE: Each Micro-Credential course is equal to an 8 hour seminar and can be taken in any order. Upon successful completion of all 5, you may apply to receive credit for PROJ-1030 Project Management Fundamentals
Effective January 2018
• PROJ-1005 – Enterprise Change Management has been renamed to Organizational Change Management.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
The College offers an extensive project management resource library for your use.
Note: Students registered in 1-week Summer courses; Final exams will be written the week following the end date; Thursday 6 – 9 pm or Friday 9 – Noon
Also, if you wish to become a member of PMI® Global, as a student you are eligible for a student membership at a reduced rate. You must provide verification of your current enrollment in the program with your application. For more information, email customercare@pmi.org.
PMI® is a registered markings of the Project Management Institute.
You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.
A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.
You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.
When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply to graduate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.
Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.
Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.
Graduates of the program may find employment in these and related roles in a variety of industries: