Become an Effective Leader
Behind every project delivered on time and on budget is a project manager who can communicate effectively and manage a team from initiation through to planning, execution, control, and closing. Our Project Management program gives you the skills needed to excel in project delivery in a wide variety of disciplines, along with a toolkit you can put to work immediately whether you are in industry, government, or a community organization.
Taught by leading project management professionals, our award-winning program focuses on the competencies needed to become 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 5 course program is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® industry standards (PMBOK® Guide), the PMI Agile Practice Guide and PMI Talent Triangle.
We recognize busy work and personal lives impact your choices for learning and development. Our 3.5-month Live Online Bootcamp - recognized by employers for its distinct focus on team-based learning - is held Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm to reduce your time to completion. For those needing a more flexible schedule, our Online program delivers each course over 4-6 weeks guided by an Online Project Management coach with several offerings a year to enable completion within 6-7 months.
UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies is proud to be a platinum 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 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.
"I learned so much from this program that I could immediately and directly apply to my everyday work. It’s been an investment that has more than paid for itself.
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®.
- 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®.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the UBC Certificate in Project Management 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 5 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.
StrongerBC future skills grant
Only a select few of UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies have been approved for future skills grant (FSG) funding and there are limited spots available:
For details on the FSG process for the above programs visit:
https://continuingstudies.sauder.ubc.ca/strongerbc-future-skills-grant-how-it-works
UBC Sauder received funding for this project through the future skills grant program. This funding was provided by the Province of British Columbia.
Course Schedule
Summer 2025
Curriculum may be subject to change
Blended
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
Live Online
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Online
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Project Management 3-Course Package
Blended
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
Live Online
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Online
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Bootcamp Schedule
Blended
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
Live Online
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Online
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Alumni
José De la Torre
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.
Marie-Pascale Lafreniere
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!
Katelyn Giffin
I had a great experience taking the Project Management Bootcamp Course. I was able to apply my newly acquired project management skills to a new job within two months of graduating. I recommend this course to anyone looking to gain foundational skills in project management.
Megan Airton-Cindric
Within a week of completing the last of 5 courses, I signed with my first client and worked as a project manager for a digital and interactive company.