Looking for a career in project management or looking to develop your project management skills? The Centre for Continuing Education’s Project Management Certificate can help you get there. The Project Management Certificate is designed to meet the professional development needs of both experienced project managers facing new challenges and novice managers who are new to project management.
Based on the official Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Version 8 published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), you can be assured you are learning the most up-to-date best practices and lead by our expert project management instructors. You will gain the knowledge, skills, models and methods needed to be a successful project manager. Plus, if you’re looking to maintain your PMP designation, you can take the certificate or its courses to meet your annual Professional Development Unit (PDU) requirements.
Project Management Certificate and Exam Preparation Courses
We’ve designed our suite of project management programs so you can choose what best fits your career goals.
Project Management Certificate
The Project Management Certificate is for you, whether you are just starting out, are mid-career or are already an established leader looking to upskill. Build a foundational set of project management skills that includes project planning, execution, risk management and leadership to take your career to the next level.
For those with project management experience
- If you're interested in pursuing further certification, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, this Certificate provides a solid foundation and satisfies some of the educational requirements for these advanced certifications.
- For certified PMPs, each course counts as 14 PDUs, helping you meet the educational requirements of your PMP designation. The 5-day intensive course counts as 35 PDUs.
CAPM® Exam Preparation Course
- Prepare yourself for the PMI's® CAPM® exam and earn your Certified Associate in Project Management designation.
- Use the CAPM® Prep Course to meet the educational requirements to write PMI's exam.
PMP® Exam Preparation Course
- Get ready to ace your PMP® exam by preparing with the PMP® Exam Prep Course.
- Gain an understanding of the exam format, get exam tips and get access to practice exams and quizzes.
- Practicing PMPs earn 35 PDUs (professional development units)
- Includes the PMBOK® Guide Bundle (Project Management Body of Knowledge Version 8 and the Agile Practice Guide)
Project Management Certificate Requirements
To complete the Centre for Continuing Education Project Management Certificate, you will complete all courses within the program.
The Fundamentals of Project Management Principles course should be taken first in the program and the Project Management Practicum is taken last.
Fast-Track Option
There is a fast-track option where you can complete 3 of the required courses in a 5-day intensive. To take the intensive, you must first complete two courses: the Fundamentals of Project Management Principles and Project Planning and Scheduling.
What Is Project Management?
Project management principles are applicable in almost every field, from construction and engineering to healthcare, education, oil and gas, and IT. This versatility makes the Project Management Certificate a valuable addition to your resume. You can apply these highly sought-after skills that translate across multiple industries, employers and job roles.
In a world where industries and technologies are rapidly evolving, project management skills enable professionals to manage change effectively, ensuring that projects remain aligned with organizational goals. You can use the project management principles learned in this program to streamline processes, lead initiatives and improve team productivity, making you more valuable to your employer.
Equip yourself with a universally-recognized skill set and an industry-recognized professional certificate from the University of Regina to take your career to the next level. Bring value to your current, or next, employer with your solid foundation in project management, keeping projects on time and on budget.
PMI predicts almost 9,000 new jobs will be looking for project talent annually in Canada between 2017 and 2027. (PMI Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017-2027)