Project Management (Online)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2328
- Credential TypeOntario College Graduate Certificate
- SchoolThe Business School
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationOnline
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- The Business School Student Success Guide
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The delivery mode of this program is asynchronous learning with a weekly scheduled touch base/office hour with the assigned Professor. There are no assigned lecture hours for this online program.
Project managers are in high demand across all industries. This one-year, two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program will be delivered online. The program will prepare graduates for a rewarding career in the field of Project Management.
This program is intended for applicants who previously completed post-secondary education in any discipline and wish to increase their employability by working towards a globally recognized certification in project management. It is also ideal for experienced project managers seeking to bring a new dimension of leadership to their work.
The program courses follow A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide). Enhancing the use of this guide, the program curriculum includes courses in organizational leadership, communications & employment preparedness, and understanding of the fundamentals of business. The curriculum includes leading-edge industry case studies and hands-on integration of technological tools such as the Microsoft Project.
The program will prepare you to select and justify projects, initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects. You will acquire the competencies to develop comprehensive project management plans that would guide project teams through various project lifecycles (predictive, agile, and hybrid). In addition, you will acquire the competencies to lead diverse project teams and leverage content-specific knowledge from your previous studies and experiences.
During the second semester, you will participate in small teams in a capstone course (experiential learning opportunity) and collaborate with local organizations on various projects under the supervision of faculty.
Please note: PMBOK®, PMP®, and CAPM® are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI).
Program Overview
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The delivery mode of this program is asynchronous learning with a weekly scheduled touch base/office hour with the assigned Professor. There are no assigned lecture hours for this online program.
Project managers are in high demand across all industries. This one-year, two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program will be delivered online. The program will prepare graduates for a rewarding career in the field of Project Management.
This program is intended for applicants who previously completed post-secondary education in any discipline and wish to increase their employability by working towards a globally recognized certification in project management. It is also ideal for experienced project managers seeking to bring a new dimension of leadership to their work.
The program courses follow A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide). Enhancing the use of this guide, the program curriculum includes courses in organizational leadership, communications & employment preparedness, and understanding of the fundamentals of business. The curriculum includes leading-edge industry case studies and hands-on integration of technological tools such as the Microsoft Project.
The program will prepare you to select and justify projects, initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects. You will acquire the competencies to develop comprehensive project management plans that would guide project teams through various project lifecycles (predictive, agile, and hybrid). In addition, you will acquire the competencies to lead diverse project teams and leverage content-specific knowledge from your previous studies and experiences.
During the second semester, you will participate in small teams in a capstone course (experiential learning opportunity) and collaborate with local organizations on various projects under the supervision of faculty.
Please note: PMBOK®, PMP®, and CAPM® are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI).
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- You build your portfolio and become equipped with industry-standard skills and strategic business techniques to manage projects in your discipline.
- In the Project Management program, the opportunity exists to network with industry professionals from all disciplines.
- The offering is tailored to individuals with excellent communication skills, the ability to analyze and prioritize, good listening skills, a positive outlook, exceptional organizational skills, and the know-how to thrive under pressure while acting as problem solvers and decision makers.
Career Outlook
- Project manager
- Project coordinator
- Project leader
- Process development analyst
- Global project assistant manager
Professional Associations
The program allows you to work towards both the PMI®'s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation (a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners) and the PMP® certification exam provided you meet PMI’s eligibility criteria.
CAPM® is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.
Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.
Areas of Employment
Areas of EmploymentAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- We will consider applicants who have a college diploma and a partial degree (75% complete), and who have a minimum of two years' work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required).
Additional Requirements
- English language proficiency
- The program is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $150 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2025.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $4,634.50 | $637.92 | $5,272.42 |
| International | $17,148.00 | $1,323.55 | $18,471.55 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Manage activities throughout the project lifecycle focusing on success as defined by stakeholders.
- Align projects to the organization’s strategy throughout its lifecycle to support organizational objectives.
- Identify project goals, constraints, deliverables, performance criteria, control needs, and resource requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
- Implement the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and techniques to achieve project goals.
- Interact with the project team and stakeholders in a professional manner, respecting differences, to promote a collaborative project environment.
- Use software solutions to facilitate communication, collaboration, information management, and decision-making in project management.
- Apply business concepts and practices to facilitate project success.
- Adhere to legal and ethical standards when managing projects to ensure compliance.
- Adapt project practices to various economic sectors (i.e., manufacturing, technology, consulting, government, arts, media, and not-for-profit organizations) to facilitate compliance with the organization’s management practices.
- Select organizational change management activities/practices to facilitate attainment of project goals by organization.