At a Glance
- Format Online
- Program Duration 6 to 9 Months
- Program Fee $6,995
- Webinar
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- Program Start Date SEP 15
Become an Effective Leader
Taught by leading industry professionals, our award-winning Project Management program focuses on the competencies needed to be an effective leader not just a Project Manager and gives you the edge to stand out. Drawing on real-life case studies you will learn why projects fail and how to apply project management concepts, methodologies, and tools to achieve organizational success.
Our comprehensive program can be completed in just five courses delivered online over 6-8 weeks each, guided by an online Project Management coach and with several course offerings a year to help you customize a schedule that suits your busy life and ideal for those currently working from home.
The Project Management Online and Project Management Bootcamp live online delivery options are aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® industry standards (PMBOK® Guide), the PMI Agile Practice Guide and PMI Talent Triangle.
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UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies is proud to be a gold sponsor of the PMI Canadian West Coast Chapter (PMI CWCC). We believe in investing in the local professional association communities by providing support for the local chapter’s activities such as networking events, mentor programs, conferences and speaker sessions.
Who Should Attend?
The Project Management Online program is ideal for experienced and aspiring project managers, as well as project leaders and team members who want to develop their expertise in this critical organizational function. The curriculum applies to a wide range of industries and organizations including high tech, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, government and small business.
Megan Cindric, Consultant
Program Benefits
- Apply key project management concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques to lead a project from initiation through planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
- Manage competing demands for scope, time, cost, risk, obstacles, and quality while keeping the project on budget
- Develop practical approaches to all processes throughout the project life-cycle
- Employ leadership skills to effectively manage diverse, cross-functional teams
- Acquire Professional Development Units (PDUs), which can be used towards Project Management Institute certifications
- Pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation or other related industry professional certifications offered through the PMI®.
Gustavo Rodriguez, UBC Sauder CBS Alumni, Lush Cosmetics
The curriculum for the UBC Certificate in Project Management online program follows the standards and principle set by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® in their Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). It is comprised of five courses including a capstone course involving a team project. Covering processes, leadership and teamwork, the program is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the knowledge base needed to build a successful Project Management career.
Through instruction, collaboration, discussions and team assignments, you will develop your understanding of key project management concepts and acquire tools and techniques that will serve to enhance your performance as project manager or leader.
Regular Program Required Courses
The following sequence is recommended:
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1
Project Management Fundamentals
Gain an understanding of the anatomy of a project, the role of a project manager, and the factors which lead to success.
36 PDUs $1250
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5
Applied Project Management
Working as part of a team, assess, make professional judgments, plan and manage work, and analyze and solve problems in a simulated project situation. Pre-requisite: All five preceding online project management courses.
48 PDUs $1995
Spring / Summer2021Fall2021Winter2022
Schedule may be subject to change.
Formats
UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies offers 3 different delivery formats to fit your learning needs. Some courses are taught in multiple formats while others are delivered in one format only.
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Blended  |
Yes | Learn in the classroom through in-person interaction with instructors and classmates and through self-paced online instruction. Blended learning combines all the benefits of the in-person classroom experience and allows for easy access to learning materials increasing the flexibility to learn at your own pace. |
Live Online |
Yes | Learn through online classroom-style interaction with instructors and classmates in real time from anywhere in the world. Live Online creates a learning environment in which you collaborate and engage in live Q&A, webinars, and discussion forums. |
| Online |
No | Learn independently when it’s convenient for you, while having the flexibility to collaborate with your classmates. Online coaching is available from our experienced industry professionals through virtual office hours and optional webinars to help assist you with course materials, assignments, and projects. |
Our online instructors provide a balance of academic instruction, foundation in applied skills and real-world experience, and they ensure that the program is comprehensive and dynamic. They are experienced professionals in the project management industry as well as knowledgeable and experienced in both adult and online education.
Jim Cowan
BSc (UWS), PMI-ATP, PMP, CSM
Jim Cowan has more than 30 years in industry and 20 years of practical project management experience, working with global teams and across a wide range of organizations/sectors. Jim has for many years provided project management mentorship and internal training within the companies he’s worked and actively promoted the adoption of project management best practices. Originally from Scotland in the UK, Jim and his family have called Vancouver home since 2011.
Sunny Dhillon
BA Hons (Coventry), MSc (Essex), CTC, CAL, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSD, CAL 1, KMP, PMI-ACP, PMP, LSSGB, SPC, ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, TBR
Sunny began his career developing software professionally in 2000 after graduating with a Masters in Computer Science before holding Senior Management positions. Sunny has developed/managed software in many different industries including investment banking, retail banking, e-commerce and health care. Major projects have included implementation of PayPal for Best Buy Canada and development of Web & Mobile online banking applications for over 300 Credit Unions across North America.
Sunny is a passionate Agile Coach/Trainer who loves to help organizations and teams to become more productive to deliver value to their customers. Passionate to coach and teach both Technical and Business agility principles, Sunny uses the latest Brain Science research to make learning both fun and interactive.
Sunny is a strong believer in continuous learning through reading, experimenting, and conversations. He will often be seen speaking at Agile Conferences across North America.
Lorna Eng
BA (UBC), PMP
Lorna is a Project Management Professional with 10+ years project management experience with an accent of Business Analysis, 10+ years in Adult Education/Training, 5 years in Instructional Design, 2+ years in Change Management, and is a PM Mentor for PMI. Her journeys have taken her into many industries such as telecommunications, insurance, sales, finance, manufacturing, government, education, etc. Her passion is facilitating collaboration in her teams in order to successfully bring projected change to fruition.
Robert Goatham
Hons. BSc (Kingston), CQA, PMP, PMO, PMB, PMPEPB, PMPEP
Robert Goatham is the principal of Calleam Consulting. He founded Calleam in response to the on-going challenges organizations face in developing the leadership skills necessary to successfully deliver today's complex technology projects. Specializing in the study of failed projects, Robert translates hindsight from yesterday's projects into the foresight needed to ensure tomorrow's success. Robert has more than 20 years experience in the technology sector playing roles that include developer, technical lead, architect, quality manager, coach and senior project manager. As a public speaker, writer and trainer, Robert provides audiences with insights that go beyond the theory of a text book and speak directly to the challenges people face in today's workplace.
Gary Lengyell
Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology (Ryerson), PMP
Originally a graduate in Landscape Architecture from Ryerson University in Toronto, Gary has spent the last 20 years in Vancouver, working in the IT industry. He has extensive project management experience leading medium to large scale IT projects, and in 2014 took the opportunity to work in the construction sector, where he was responsible for managing all of the western Canada retail store builds for a major telecommunications company. In addition to assisting his organization’s shift to agile practices, Gary is currently back managing IT projects. Gary is a strong supporter of volunteer work, has been actively involved in mentoring programs, and annually participates as a judge in the Wideman Education Foundation project management case study competition.
Louise Novakowski
Hons. BSc (York), MEng (Western), P.Eng. (Non-Practicing), PMP
Louise Novakowski is a professional engineer and project management professional with over twenty years experience in the project management and engineering fields. She currently works as a project management consultant and trainer, providing customized courses for clients as well as teaching at UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies.
Heidi Nucklaus
Diploma in Marketing Communications (BCIT), Certificate in Leadership and Management (Royal Roads), Certificate in Project Management (UBC), PMP, ACC
Heidi left a long career in advertising in 2016 to become a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation. Currently working as a Career Advisor with WorkBC Employment, Heidi is known for her innovative, direct and authentic style. Heidi is also a Leadership Coach where she works with clients helping them build their leadership skills as well as effectively navigate through ambiguity, conflict and transition at work. Heidi completed the Project Management Certification program from UBC in 2010 (she also has her PMP). Previous to becoming a coach, Heidi spent approximately 20 years in advertising as a project manager where she worked on a range of projects from fully integrated campaigns to 3 dimensional stunt projects. 7 of those years were as Director of Production for Wasserman & Partners Advertising where she supervised a team of producers and designers as well as managed a portfolio of projects.
Hasnain Rizvi
BBA, MBA(CSU), PhD(SKEMA), PGD(MUN), PGD(Caltech), PGD(ITI-Toronto), PMP, CSP, SPC, DASSM, PMI-ACP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, CSSGB, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE
Hasnain Rizvi is an acclaimed public speaker, mentor and coach. He has spoken at numerous events nationally and internationally. Hasnain has managed mission critical complex programs and projects for key clients in North America, such as for a Canadian Crown Corporation, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Amdocs where he led a significant Business Transformation Program. He also spent a decade in California leading projects for Fortune 500 companies.
Hasnain is a graduate of Caltech’s Project Management Program.
Frank Vandenberg
BSc (SFU), MBA (UBC)
Frank Vandenberg is a certified project manager and application services consultant with extensive experience developing and delivering software solutions for clients around the globe. Prior to establishing his independent consulting company in 2010, Frank worked for over 20 years with IBM Canada in a variety of project and portfolio management roles that spanned the insurance, travel and transportation, government and other sectors.
Megan Cindric
Consultant
Certificate in Project Management
Completing the UBC Certificate in Project Management, after dabbling in the practice for 10+ years, gave me the skills that I needed to pivot my career. The real-world examples we worked on, instructors with industry experience, and fulsome discussions with my fellow students gave me the confidence and knowledge essential to obtaining work as a project manager. Within a week of completing the last of five courses, I signed with my first client and I am now working as a project management consultant for a digital and interactive company. Every day now, I am using the competences I learned in the program and enjoying every minute of it.
Mohammed Mohammed
Manager
Enterprise Holdings
Certificate in Project Management
Overall, the courses I have taken have exceeded my expectations. The instructors are excellent as they provide many readings connected to major themes in our courses. Those articles have helped me to engage in our class discussions online while the instructor’s comments really stimulate those conversations at the same time. One of the best experiences in my classes so far is having had so many interesting discussions with participants who have such different career backgrounds as mine.
Rick Mann
Director, Development & Construction
Isle of Mann Property Group
Certificate in Project Management
The instructors have been great. Gaining a fundamental understanding of a PM's role has given me perspective and I hope to apply my learnings on how to structure and organize a project as soon as possible. I definitely gained an appreciation and understanding of what it truly means to be a PM. It really impressed the point that the course is a guideline - not a how-to of project management. It encouraged students to adjust the parameters of the PMBOK and tailor their expectations for a given project or methodology. The instructor's enthusiasm for the course matter was great - really made it enjoyable to be part of the class!
Marie-Pascale Lafrenière
Visual Artist & Non-Regular Faculty
Emily Carr University, Faculty of Culture & Community
Certificate in Project Management
As a creative, my courses in the Project Management Certificate program have made me more confident in my organizational and administrative skills. I feel better prepared to take on large artistic projects both as a visual artist and as a board member of arts organizations. I appreciated that this course is not specific to any field or domain, which makes it accessible for professionals of any discipline. Additionally, the flexibility of the online format has made it really easy to reconcile the class work with my busy schedule. I definitely recommend this course!
José De la Torre
Service Specialist, First Aid and Safety Division
Cintas Corporation
Certificate in Project Management
I enrolled in this program to gather knowledge and facilitate a career change. I enjoyed discussing the program content in online forums and having the opportunity to learn from both my instructors and peers, some of whom are already well established in the project management field. The tools, knowledge, and feedback provided has certainly equipped me to redirect my career.
Mandeep Kandola
Real Estate Appraiser
Canada Revenue Agency
Certificate in Project Management
I definitely recommend UBC PM Online because I found the cost, content, layout and structure as the most beneficial compared to other online options. The schedule is very manageable and works around my full-time job and other commitments. The experienced instructors are helpful, supportive and provide constructive feedback. I already apply learned skills in my personal and professional life and look forward to the long-term benefits in having PM knowledge, skills and experience.