Graduate Certificate [Project Management] From Sault College

Closely aligned with the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) curriculum, the Sault College 8-month graduate certificate program introduces students to the systematic practice of managing individual and multiple projects through the application of current methods, tools, and technologies.

Construction Management involves managing, estimating, and scheduling of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects. Talented managers know how to avoid costly delays, control a project’s scope and maximize resources and existing budgets.

The first two terms of the two-year Construction Project Management, Ontario College Graduate Certificate includes specific, practical education through a combination of management skills in construction with an emphasis on estimating, scheduling, procurement and cost control, combined with best practices in construction safety, quality management, legal documentation, and contracts. The third term curriculum concentrates on common skills necessary in project management. The final semester solidifies classroom learning through an applied project or co-operative education work term.

In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will learn about the advances in project management taking place in the Information Technology (IT) industry. This program teaches an understanding of when to apply methodologies in the IT industry, including when each methodology is appropriate to use. This program will also refine your project management skills by providing an enhanced awareness of IT projects, programs and policies in two consecutive semesters. This program offers an optional work term for students to gain practical experience in the IT sector prior to graduation.

Prepare for a career in effective project management across various industries:

• Learn to manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, quality control and resource requirements as defined by stakeholders.
• Explore different leadership styles to effectively manage issues and resolve conflicts.
• Gain knowledge on facilitating communication, negotiation and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Demonstrate the development of a comprehensive project plan to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Learn to analyze financial information to promote operational effectiveness and to support and monitor the scope, planning, procurement, risk and budget of projects.

Get the skills and training you need to work in the booming construction industry. Learn the specialized construction project management planning process and how to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams that consist of project managers, architects, engineers, regulators, environmental consultants, and contractors.

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent.
• English language requirements

• A university degree in a construction-related field such as architectural technology, construction engineering technology, civil engineering technology, civil engineering or architectural studies.
• English language scores

Second class /division degree result with minimum overall average of 55%
No more than 4 backlogs

• A diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university.
• Applicants with significant related work experience will be considered on an individual basis

• Applicants must have a diploma or degree in a construction-related field or the equivalent