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Project Management Post-Diploma Certificate

The Project Management focus prepares graduates for entry into a range of project management roles.

Using industry-standard methodologies and tools, students will develop skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.

Credentials

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a Post-Diploma Certificate in Project Management.

Program Details

  • Admission Requirements:

    • Minimum 2.5 GPA from a diploma or degree in a related field
    • All applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

    Graduation Requirements:

    • Completion of 30 credits
    • Completion of all required courses and credits as per Program of Study
    • Cumulative program G.P.A. of 2.00 or better
    • Satisfactory completion of Work Integrated Learning requirements
  • Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for complete details.

    Tuition, Fees & Payments

    Scholarships & Student Awards

    Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.

    For additional information on scholarships, bursaries and prizes at Olds College, visit Scholarships & Awards.

    Entrance Awards Available!

    Entrance awards range from $250 - $1,500 for students applying for the upcoming academic year and have paid the tuition deposit by the deadline.

    Awards are selected randomly from those that have applied and qualify based on the criteria.
    Award will be applied as a tuition credit to the student's account after the add/drop course deadline, confirming full-time attendance. Not all that apply will receive an entrance award.

    Student Funding

    For information on how to apply for government student loans, financial aid or for help with financial planning, visit our Student Funding page.

  • Term 1

    • Completed the following:
      • MGT2400 - Introduction to Project Management
      • MGL2100 - Foundations in Professional Leadership and Learning
      • MGT2120 - Risk Management
      • COM3010 - Project Communications
      • MGT1200 - Organizational Behaviour

    Term 2

    • Completed the following:
      • MGT3020 - Stakeholder Engagement and Management
      • BUS3000 - Business Process Improvement
      • COM1530 - Skills for Effective Negotiation
      • MGT3030 - Procurement and Contract Management
      • WIL3000 - Capstone
  • Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

    • Project Manager
    • Project Coordinator
    • Project Controls Specialist
    • Project Facilitator
    • Project Lead
    • Project Assistant
    • Project Administrator

    Visit ALIS to find Occupational Profiles with current wages, industry trends and more!

    ALIS Occupational Profiles

  • Program Dates

    Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the Program Dates & Fee Schedule.

    Class Registration

    You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

    Technology Recommendation

    It is strongly recommended that you come to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the following technology:

    • A laptop capable of running Microsoft Office is mandatory for this program, as students will be using Excel and other Microsoft Office programs extensively in lectures and classes.

    As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps:

    • Go to portal.office.com
    • Enter your Olds College email address and password
    • Once logged in, there is a button on the right that says “Install Office Apps”

    This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.

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Program at a Glance

Length: One Year

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Intake: Fall Intake (September)

Applications Open: First Wednesday (9 a.m.) of October

Program Status: New Program

CIP Code: 01.0102