Overview

Are you eager to learn more about project management and gain the skills to lead successful projects with confidence?

This course is designed to dig deep into essential concepts and principles of project management, based on the latest edition of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI's) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). 

Using the 12 Principles of Project Management, you will complete this course with the key tools and templates to effectively initiate, plan, execute and close projects. You’ll learn how to deliver value through effective leadership and communication, a crucial skill set for any successful project manager. 

This course is a great starting point toward mastering project management through our six-course Project Management certificate program.

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to: 

  • explain key concepts in project initiation, including the project life cycle and the spectrum of development approaches from predictive to agile
  • describe the basic elements of agile project management
  • create essential documents to support project initiation, including a project charter, stakeholder analysis and project communications plan
  • develop project planning documents, including requirements lists, scope statements and work breakdown structures
  • use project scope to develop schedule and cost baselines and identify, rank and treat project risks and establish contingency plans
  • guide your project through execution using the project management plan while managing change and implementing risk contingency plan
  • track and report progress to key stakeholders through effective tracking and communication procedures, techniques and documentation
  • explain the essential components and artifacts of project close-out, including formal acceptance, the close-out report and a lessons learned.

This course may be used toward educational prerequisites for attaining PMI certifications or toward professional development units (PDUs) to maintain certifications. Additional education, exams and/or work experience requirements may apply.

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Course completion statement

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Micro-Credential

Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.

Micro-credential Badge

Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.

Costs

Books and supplies

Textbook and reading list

Included in the purchase of this course, you will receive a digital version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) for the duration of this course.

A hard copy or e-book may be purchased from your preferred vendor of choice.

Technology 

To be successful in this course, you will need:

A functional webcam and microphone is recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

Applicable certificates

This course applies to the following certificate programs:

Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement
Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement
Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement
Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Completion

Train your team

Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.

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We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.