Certificat en
gestion de projets

In Brief

This certificate immerses you deep into the heart of corporate project management, from development to closure, including planning, implementation, control and monitoring, based on the nature of the various projects and the context in which they are implemented, whether they are event-driven, international or technological. Since people are key to the success of any project, this program also enables you to develop personal, interpersonal and group management skills. Lastly this program prepares you for the Project Management Institute (PMI)^® exams that lead to the following professional designations: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® and Project Management Professional (PMP).^®

PMI, CAPM and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

• Full-time or part-time: you can work your way through the program at your own pace.

Objectives

The general objective of this program is to provide students with knowledge and skills in a field related to their initial training by covering the principles, fundamental concepts and methods that are specific to project management.

More specifically, after completing the program, students can:

• develop, plan, carry out and close a project according to the traditional project management life cycle and conduct a post-project assessment, while adopting a responsible vision throughout the process;
• become familiar with other project management life cycles and be introduced to the agile life cycle;
• develop the human and interpersonal skills that are required in a project management context;
• understand the external and internal environments of organizations in order to adequately define, plan and carry out a project.

Continuance of Studies

The courses in the certificate program may be recognized, in whole or in part, if you continue your studies in the Multidisciplinary Bachelor’s (web page in French only) or Bachelor of Business Administration program (in French only) (excluding course number GSF-1500).

Program Benefits

Distance Learning

This program can be completed partly or entirely in distance learning delivery mode a formula that offers all the flexibility you need to reconcile studies with other aspects of your life. If you wish to follow this program entirely at distance, you will have to study on part-time basis only. Note, however, that some distance learning courses may require your online presence at specific times in some cases.

Refer to the distance learning website (in French only) to find out more about this delivery mode and the training activities available in distance learning for this certificate program.

Certain Courses Given in English

This program offers you the option of taking certain courses in English. In these courses, although they are taught in English only, you may write your assignments and exams in French. Refer to the list of undergraduate courses (website in French only) offered in English for more details.

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For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This certificate program is intended for anyone who has recently graduated from college, other studies or from the labour market, who wants to acquire training in project management in order to gain an advantageous position in their work environment.

Have you studied outside Canada? Find out about the admission requirements based on your country of origin.

Your Future

Receiving a certificate can be an opportunity to complement your initial training, upgrade your skills, improve your working conditions, gain recognition of your skills, initiate a career change or gain access to other functions as part of your current employment.

The Project Management Certificate can prepare you to receive the following professional designations: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® and Project Management Professional (PMP).^®

Financial Aspects

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Bureau des bourses et de l'aide financière (in French only) has all the information you need regarding the available sources of funding for your studies, including the various government financial aid programs and the admission, excellence and mobility scholarships.