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PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Project Management Program is an Ontario College graduate certificate. The program prepares graduates to use a highly marketable skillset that they will develop in overall project management and leadership.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year :

2026-2027

Credential :

Graduate Certificate

Program Delivery :

Full-Time

Duration :

1 Year

Length :

2 Semesters

Program Code(s) :

B290 - Timmins Campus (PC)

DESCRIPTION

The Project Management Program is an Ontario College graduate certificate. The program prepares graduates to use a highly marketable skillset that they will develop in overall project management and leadership.

Courses in this program focus on planning, scheduling, costing, as well as procurement and contract management. This program includes a capstone project to demonstrate your knowledge in a real world setting and with real projects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advocacy, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Critical Thinking, and Change Management skills in particular, are areas identified as being in strong demand. Graduates will have a unique opportunity to blend their background with the leadership and management outcomes AHRM.

Upon graduation, student may find themselves working in one of these fields with Federal, Provincial, Local, Regional, First Nations, or Non-Profit organizations as:

  • Project coordinator
  • Project manager
  • Office administrator
  • Employed in various workplaces in the private and public sectors

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, quality control needs, and resource requirements as defined by international project stakeholders.
  2. Align and adapt management and leadership strategies and styles when working on projects according to internal organizational culture and best practices in a Canadian business environment.
  3. Facilitate communication, negotiation, and collaboration with international stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.
  4. Ensure compliance of ethical and professional standards in a Canadian business environment when managing projects.
  5. Manage relationships and resolve conflict to establish motivation and promote positive organizational change.
  6. Integrate inclusive practices to support equity and participation of diverse stakeholders when managing projects.

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Project Management

Program Outline 2026-2027

Please note: This program is currently open to international students and at full tuition to domestic students. Domestic students interested in enrolling can contact Admissions.

Project Management

Program Outline 2026-2027

  1. Use technology tools for communication, collaboration, planning, information support and decisionmaking purposes for planning and managing global projects.
  2. Analyze financial information to promote operational effectiveness and to support the scope, planning, procurement, risk and cost management of projects.
  3. Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan for global projects, programs and portfolios using technology and software systems to meet stakeholder requirements.

PROGRAM COURSES

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities.

| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | |

Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Project-Management-2026.pdf