Project management skills in are in high demand across all sectors. Gain the confidence you need to lead success team projects.
Developed by leading practitioners and educators, the Project Management Essentials (PME) certificate program delivers the well-rounded training project managers need to effectively manage the process, people and technical requirements of any project. Courses are aligned with the latest version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide).
This modular program format allows individuals to enrol in a single course or register for the entire program. Complete all 7 courses below to earn an Algonquin College Certificate in Project Management Essentials. Alternatively, select only those courses which meet your specific needs.
Algonquin College is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Global Registered Education Provider, and courses in the PME program can count toward the professional development units (PDUs) required to apply for or maintain Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. See course descriptions for more details.
Learn to adopt risk management strategies and activities to achieve consistent outcomes on projects.
Learn to develop a time-phased project schedule and use earned value to monitor project performance.
Learn to develop and implement communication plans to lead a high-performing team and to engage stakeholders.
Learn to complete a project management plan, obtain approvals, manage project change and close out project phases.
Learn to develop a quality management plan and design requirements to meet stakeholder and organizational expectations.
Discover how to align project procurement processes and identify elements in a contract document to allow for contract risk management.
Gain the core knowledge and skills required to understand the framework, life cycle and knowledge areas of project management.
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