Post-Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management and Information Resource Management (Bundle Program) Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Regina Campus, Canada

Project Management

If you are looking for ways to leverage your engineering or information and communications technology degree to advance your career, consider Saskatchewan Polytechnic's new Project Management post-graduate certificate (PMPGC). The Project Management Institute (PMI) is predicting a 33% increase in project management jobs world-wide and Canada is expected to add an estimated 9,000 project management jobs every year for the next 10 years. These predictions present opportunities for those with the right training and skills.

The one-year Project Management post-graduate certificate program provides degree graduates with a strong foundation in essential project management skills. Our curriculum has been developed with input from industry stakeholders, which ensures students receive a relevant, work-focused learning experience.

You will study the fundamentals of project management, project initiation and planning, project scheduling and budgeting, directing and managing project work, procurement and contract management, alternative methodologies for project management, as well as project closing and evaluation. Several courses will help you prepare for Project Management Institute designation exams.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives you the opportunity to interact with industry through work-integrated learning opportunities, including course projects, and guest speakers. You will also build critical human skills through courses in leadership and professionalism, organizational behaviour and business communications.

Information Resource Management

The Information Resources Management post-graduate certificate is an eight-month program that provides a unique opportunity for professionals with an existing bachelor’s degree who want to advance their careers using information, data, technology, and tools, to improve efficiency and support companies in achieving its goals. The program will prepare you to assume information and management roles in Saskatchewan and Canadian public and private enterprise.

This program emphasizes managing data throughout its lifecycle to ensure it remains secure, accessible and valuable for business decision-making. You will develop skills and knowledge in:

•     project management
•     business law
•     risk and security planning
•     strategic information management
•     contracts and procurement
•     data analytics and business intelligence
•     operations management
•     human resource and organizational dynamics,
•     and business communications

Students are not required to have a technical background (e.g., computing or engineering) to be successful in this program.