PART-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS PROMP-CT Project Management

Overview

• Certificate program
• Online delivery
• Micro-credential courses are also available

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.

See Course Dates and Fees

Admission Requirements

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.

Program Outline

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):

• Project Management Fundamentals - C/D
• Project Management Plan and Estimate  - C/D

The following courses may be taken in any order:

• Project Management Team - C/D
• Project Management Communications - C/D
• Project Management Quality and Control - C/D
• Project Management Procurement - C/D
• Project Management Risk - C/D

Final course of study:

• Project Management Case Analysis - C/D

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:

• Agile Project Management - D
• Microsoft Project 2016 - C/D
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Preparation - C
• Organizational Change Management - C/D

Related 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

Advanced Certificate in Project Leadership 

For information on the PMP® exam, visit the PMI website

Legend:

• C/D - Classroom or Distance Delivery 
• C - Classroom Delivery
• D - Distance Delivery

Computer/Laptop Requirements

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.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Project Management Certificate program, the graduate...

• Assumes responsibility as a professional practitioner of project management, applying PM principles and practices while maintaining high standards of practice, making ethical judgments and decisions in a respectful, and sustaining professional standing through a commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrates effective use of written, verbal , and non-verbal communication, uses industry terminology, writes a variety of Project Management documents and plans, applies processes required to manage the communications of a project (including appropriate and timely management of project information), and uses technology appropriate to the task
• Practices interpersonal skills to manage the human resources of a project including organizing, managing and leading the project team, using effective strategies to influence others, manage conflict, and leads teams to successful project completion
• Values and is committed to the roles and influence of the project manager, sponsor, and customer
• Applies the generally recognized framework and good practices of project management within the frameworks of; the project management lexicon; organizational influences; operations; strategic planning; portfolios; programs; project life cycles; and project management cycles
• Applies the PM processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects and to coordinate all the elements of the project
• Manages projects effectively including the management of scope, time, costs, and quality, ensuring satisfying the needs for which the project was undertaken
• Applies processes required to manage the procurement of a project, including acquiring goods and services from outside the organization
• Manages project risk, including identifying, analyzing and responding to risk
• Analyzes and manages stakeholder expectations and engagement to ensure a successful project outcome
• Strategically applies project management practices in a variety of organizational and international settings

Recent Changes

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

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.

Other Information

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.

Partnerships

Graduation Requirements

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.

Employment Potential

Graduates of the program may find employment in these and related roles in a variety of industries:

• Project manager
• IT project manager
• Construction project supervisor