Applied Project Management

Program Description

Explore the key areas of project management including human resources, communications, cost, quality control, procurement and risk management. You can apply the program’s required courses towards a Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential or the Gold Seal of the Canadian Construction Association. You need a minimum of 144 hours and three electives to earn the certificate of achievement.

SAIT is a Global Registered Educational Provider of project management training approved by PMI®. Our program is delivered in a flexible way to meet the needs of today’s busy professionals.

We take a practical approach using real-world case studies to hone your skills in overseeing complex projects. You will learn how to address key areas of project management, including human resources, communication, time integration, cost, quality and risk procurement.

“SAIT’s curriculum is strong, it’s kept up to date and it’s also aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge.”

- Dean Sheppard, Instructor

This program starts with a basic introduction of the fundamental principles of project management, and teaches you the skills and knowledge required to successfully take a project from concept to completion. You will master Microsoft Project - a software application designed to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning resources, tracking progress, managing budgets and analyzing workloads.

High Quality Instruction from Industry Leaders

Instructors in this program keenly understand the growing complexities of business environments. Our full-time faculty and professionals combine academic excellence with industry experience.

“[Our] vision is to deliver the safest and highest value projects. We think this program helps by building that inherent capability and skill set within our project leaders.”

- Dries Brand, Director, PM Services, Suncor Energy

Progression

You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements

There are no entrance requirements for this program. You can begin registering for courses anytime by clicking a course name or calling 403-284-7248. Once you have registered for at least one course and have a SAIT student ID number, consider filling out and submitting the Program Declaration Form to the Office of the Registrar. Contact information for the Office of the Registrar is located in the upper corner of the form.

Program Outline

Our project management courses are available through our Corporate Training department in 1-5 day seminars, as well as Distance Education (online). Numerous start dates are available and continually added throughout the year.

Online registration closes about one week before the course start date. You can register up to one business day before the start date by calling 403.284.7248 or 1.877.284.7248. Courses do fill up, so it is recommended you register early.

We recommend you take courses in the order presented, although it is not mandatory.

Program Overview

Your Career

Project managers are in demand in a variety of sectors - managing projects in health care, telecommunications, oil and gas, construction and more.

Student Success

• We find there is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested to the amount of success achieved.
• Remaining focused and diligent with coursework is important for success in completing the program.
• You must be able to read, write, and understand the English language at a level exceeding basic conversational English.

Laddering and Transferability

We want you to succeed in your career as a project manager. These courses will help prepare you for professional certifications from PMI® including the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®). Learn more about certifications from PMI®.

Accreditation

Our courses meet the requirements of PMI and follow their outlines for certification.

Note: This program is eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.