The Masters Certificate in
Project Management
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The most popular project management program in Canada...
Now graduating over 1,000 participants per year.
Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 Program Dates
18 days over 4 months in convenient modules
October 15, 2014 - February 21, 2015
Friday/Saturday Schedule
February 19 - June 19, 2015
Weekday Schedule
What Past
Participants Say:
“As someone who is “brand new” to the field, I thought the program was absolutely phenomenal. I was able to interact with people from all over the country, specializing in various fields. The program provided me the opportunity to network and get really interested in my career because I could look ahead to all of the amazing possibilities in PM. I look forward to writing the exam and getting my designation soon!”A. MacPherson, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax “Regardless of one’s personal experience, there is always benefit to learn from the challenges that others have faced and how they dealt with them. The class had a diverse and well-rounded representation of students from industry & government organizations that lead to many highly interesting and lively discussions. I found this of great benefit.” A. Lazorenko, Department of National Defence, Halifax
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In-COMPAnY TRAInInG:Please note that any of The Masters Certificate in Project Management modules can be delivered in-company for groups. For more information, call Saint Mary’s University, Executive and Professional Development at 1.800.877.0874 or visit epd.smu.ca.
If you are serious about your Project Management
career opportunities,
The Masters Certificate in Project
Management
is the place to start.
Why have more than 9000 leaders chosen The Masters Certificate in Project Management?Graduates of our conveniently scheduled 9-module course not only receive their Masters Certificate in Project Management, but our course framework is founded upon The Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).After completing your Masters Certificate in just four months of part-time study, you will be fully prepared to write the Project Management Professional (PMP®) final exam (please refer to PMI.org for complete application requirements). With both certificates, your career potential in the Project Management community knows no boundaries! THE BEST PaRT – The Masters Certificate format appreciates the severe time limitations of today’s corporate employees and encourages active learning. The program runs in two or three day modules every second week. It also gives you the chance to apply the teaching in your real life project environment.
The Masters Certificate in
Project Management
9 leARnInG MODuleS • 18 DAYS OVeR 4 MOnTHS
HAlIFAX PROGRAM DATeS Fall 2014 Spring 2015
(18 days over 4 months) (Fri./Sat.) (Weekday)
Module 1 > 1 day
Program Introduction Oct. 15, 2014 Feb. 19, 2015
Module 2 > 3 days
Project Planning and Control Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Mar 4-6
Module 3 > 2 days
leadership, Communication and
Stakeholder Management Nov. 14-15 Mar. 19-20
Module 4 > 2 days
Project Quality Management Nov. 28-29 apr. 1-2
Module 5 > 2 days
effective Project Cost Management Dec. 12-13 apr. 16-17
Module 6 > 2 days
Procurement & Contracting Management Jan. 9-10, 2015 apr. 30-May 1
Module 7 > 2 days
Assessing & Managing Project Risk Jan. 30-31 May 21-22
Module 8 > 2 days
Filling in the Gaps and Final exam Feb. 6-7 Jun. 4-5
Module 9 > 2 days
Project Simulation Feb. 20-21 Jun. 18-19
UPCOMING HalIFaX PROGRaM DaTES
Fall 2014 Session: October 15, 2014 - February 21, 2015 Friday/Saturday Schedule
Spring 2015 Session: February 19, 2015 - June 19, 2015 Weekday Schedule
Receive Canada’s most respected project
management certificate through our network
of university partners across Canada:
HalIFaX:Saint Mary’s University
epd.smu.ca
TORONTO, CalGaRy & EDMONTON: Schulich School of Business, york University
www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca
OTTaWa:
Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
sprott.carleton.ca/ppd
MONTREal and QUEBEC CITy: Université laval
www.fc.ulaval.ca
ST. JOHN’S:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
www.mun.ca/cmd
FREDERICTON:
University of New Brunswick
cel.unb.ca/profdev
SaSKaTOON and REGINa: University of Saskatchewan
www.edwards.usask.ca/programs/bas
VaNCOUVER and VICTORIa: University of Victoria
www.business.uvic.ca/executive
WINNIPEG:
The University of Winnipeg
PR O G Ra M M O D U lE D ES CR IP TI O N S
MODUlE 1
Duration: 1 dayProgram Introduction
Review course deliverables, expert instructors and teaching modules
n Program introduction and review of objectives
n Overview of the knowledge areas of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute and others n Introduction to the project simulation/case study to be
used throughout the program*
n Delivery of tools and technology to be used throughout the program
n Discussion and exercise around team leadership and effectiveness
MODUlE 2
Duration: 3 daysProject Planning and Control
a complete foundation in successful planning and implementation
n How to form a project team, scope projects and manage within a Matrix Environment
n Developing detailed and high-level PM plans
n Creating activity-based network diagrams and working with the critical path
n Introduction to Earned Value Management n Meeting stakeholder requirements with various
control strategies
MODUlE 3
Duration: 2 daysleadership, Communication and
Stakeholder Management
Improving your project effectiveness in HR, Communications and Stakeholder Management
n Communicating with Project Stakeholders meaningfully and effectively while supporting the success of the project n Choosing, developing, managing and organizing your
project team
n Identifying all stakeholders and managing their engagement
n Building communication plans and using templates n Exploring strategies for challenging communication
environments such as organizational change, diversity, and virtual teams
This course is accredited by the Canadian Construction association offering 18 Gold Seal credits towards Gold Seal Certification.
MeSSAGe FROM THe PROGRAM DIReCTOR
Project managers always strive for optimum results. So, in develop-ing The Masters Certificate in Project Management, we set out to produce
the best results possible: skillful, strategic leaders who can consistently guide a project to success.
We built our curriculum around A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Today,
The Masters Certificate in Project Management is the undisputed industry standard for achieving senior-level careers in project management.
I invite you to enrol in The Masters Certificate in Project Management and join more than 9,000 project professionals across North america who have completed this career-enhancing program.
The results will, most definitely, exceed your expectations.
David Barrett, national Program Director
The Masters Certificate in Project Management, Schulich Executive Education Centre
Schulich School of Business, york University
WHO ReGulARlY ATTenDS THIS PROGRAM?
The Masters Certificate in Project Management is ideal for:
n Project Managers from any industry, with at least
one year experience, who wish to move up to a higher level in their field
n Mid and senior-level managers who have
completed an introductory project management program in recent years, and must now lead more complex projects
n Anyone who does NOT have their PMP designation
from PMI and who wishes to consolidate and certify their project management training for career success
PMI, PMBOK, PMP, and PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. The Schulich Executive Education Centre is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), as designated by the Project Management Institute (PMI). For more information on PMI, visit www.pmi.org.
* Participants will receive a short assignment after each class. Each of these assignments will be used to tie the whole program together and serve as the background work for project simulation in the last module.
MODUlE 4
Duration: 2 daysProject Quality Management
learn how to build quality measures into every project
n Quality: Defined and measured n The basic process for achieving quality
n How preventive quality action reduces project cost dramatically n Reducing total cost of quality through problem-solving n Overcoming obstacles to front-end planning and
achieving results
MODUlE 5
Duration: 2 dayseffective Project Cost Management
Manage your projects through the lens of cost minimization
n Cost estimating: Micro versus macro
n Resource planning, budgeting and cost control n Earned value concepts
n Fixed, variable and unit costs n Status reporting
MODUlE 6
Duration: 2 daysProcurement and Contracting Management
Successfully manage key vendors and partnersn Procurement and solicitation planning n Solicitation and negotiation principles n Source selection
n Contract close-out and contract law
MODUlE 7
Duration: 2 daysAssessing and Managing Project Risk
approaches to evaluating project uncertainties and risks n Project risk management framework
n Risk management in project planning and execution
n Quantitative and team facilitation techniques to identify risks and responses
n Utilizing decision trees and expected monetary value n applying techniques such as Delphi method and
Monte Carlo simulation
MODUlE 8
Duration: 2 daysFilling in the Gaps and Final exam
Review of key concepts and testing areas for the final exam and write the final exam
n Review of complex issues in scope, time, cost, quality, hu-man resource, communications and risk hu-management n Review all areas covered in the program to date n The PMBOK® Guide as a complete unit
n Final exam spanning all program material (marks to be handed out the same day)
n Preparing for the PMP® certification examination n Review question styles to improve your chances
of success
MODUlE 9
Duration: 2 daysProject Simulation
n In Project Simulation, all participants will apply their learning to propose, plan, execute and deliver a full-scale realistic project in teams.
Join us for a free 1-hour online information session
1:00 pm-2:00 pm EST/EDT. Choose from one of these days: 15th of each month or next business day – all year Simultaneous website/telephone session. Once you register, you will be sent your login details. RSVP online at: www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca/infosessions
Register online today at epd.smu.ca
Join us for a free 1-hour online information session
2:00 pm-3:00 pm aST/aDT. Sessions are presented: 15th of each month or next business day – all year Simultaneous website/telephone session. Once you register, you will be sent your login details. RSVP online at:
www.smu.ca/academics/masters-project-management.html
Take the first step towards a Masters Certificate today:
Convenient class modules applicable to every project – every day:
“The approach to the program was great. Two full days to learn, discuss, and immerse yourself into each topic. I feel the principles presented are now ingrained. I will recommend the course without a doubt.”
- G. Doepker, International Road Dynamics Inc., Saskatoon
Study all nine Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) areas
to build your total skill-set:
“Packing all the essential content of the PMBOK in such a manner was fantastic and allowed me to create processes and templates that were very useful in my daily activities.”
- S. Angel, CaseWare IDEA, Ottawa
Team-taught by real-world project instructors:
“The teaching methods of instructors were the best… very thorough and well presented for ease of understanding. Nothing but positive things about how the program was organized and presented.”
- Michael Parker, Jancon Construction Ltd, Toronto
Great networking and sharing of experiences to reinforce your learning:
“Getting to know other leaders and working with them through the various project modules was very rewarding. Many lasting friendships are forged.”
- Jason Angel, SNC Lavalin Inc., Halifax
Designed to advance your career growth opportunities:
“I am seeing first-hand results with on-the-job project application and also with job searches within the PM area.”
- B. Ross, CA3 Solutions Inc., Toronto
Consolidate
and Certify
Top 5 Reasons Managers Choose Our Masters Certificate:
1 To Register
Visit epd.smu.ca (or see Convenient Registration Options on back of this brochure).
2 To Ask a Question About the Program
Contact Saint Mary’s University, Executive and Professional Development at Tel: 1.800.877.0874, or e-mail: epd@smu.ca Join us for a free 1-hour online information session,
15th of each month or next business day. RSVP online at:
www.smu.ca/academics/masters-project-management.html 3 For Further Program-Related Information
Visit the program website at:
www.smu.ca/academics/masters-project-management.html
• watch a video message from the National Program Director • read complete module details
• see what past participants have to say
• review the instructors and their areas of expertise • see the list of participating organizations
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Download and print a Registration Form from epd.smu.ca for fax or mail-in registration option
FaX REGISTRaTION
Fax to 902.420.5284 or toll free 1.866.511.7111
MaIl REGISTRaTION
Mail your downloaded Registration Form to Executive & Professional Development Saint Mary’s University
1800 argyle Street, Suite 801 Halifax NS B3J 3N8
PROGRaM DaTES & lOCaTION
Fall 2014 Program: October 15, 2014 - February 21, 2015 Friday/Saturday Schedule
Spring 2015 Program: February 19 - June 19, 2015 Weekday Schedule
Saint Mary’s University, Sobey Building, 4th Floor, 903 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
Unless otherwise announced, all modules of The Masters Certificate in Project Management commence at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.
FRaMED CERTIFICaTE OF PROGRaM COMPlETION
You will receive a framed Certificate of Completion.
Participants must attend all days of all program modules in order to receive the certificate.
PROGRaM FEE
$7,686 CDN • 18 days
• Program fee includes full 9-module program tuition, all teaching materials, lunches and refreshments
• Saint Mary’s University’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid tuition fee.
• Full program fee is payable prior to start of program.
DEPOSITS, CaNCEllaTIONS, REPlaCEMENTS aND TRaNSFERS
IMPORTaNT:A deposit of $854 is required to secure your place in
the program. Please include your credit card information on faxed or online registrations, or mail a cheque along with your completed program registration.
• If you are unable to attend the program you may transfer to the next session, subject to the 21-day written notification
requirement or your organization may name a qualified replacement candidate.
• Only one module transfer to another session will be permitted (subject to space availability) without penalty. Each subsequent transfer request has a $200 administration fee.
• a full refund will be issued for written cancellations received a minimum of 21 days before the program start date. Written cancellations received after this date will incur an administration charge of $854. Non-attendance or withdrawal after program start date will incur a full program fee.
Modules, speakers, topics, dates, fees, locations and applicable taxes are subject to change.
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PaRTICIPaTING ORGaNIZaTIONS
(Partial list)Join our growing list of participating organizations in The Masters Certificate in Project Management program:
advanced Micro Devices aegon Canada
aliant Telecom aMa Inc. american Express aT & T Canada atlantic lottery Corp atlantic Pilotage authority Bank of Montreal BC Ministry of Transportation Bell Canada Benjamin Moore Biovail Pharmaceuticals Canada Blockbuster Canada Brewers Retail Inc. Bridge Information Systems Budget Car Rentals Business Data Services ltd. Campbell Soup Company ltd. Canada Customs & Revenue agency
Canada Post
Canadian Blood Services Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Tire Carlton Cards ltd. CBC CGI CIBC City of St. John’s City of Toronto City of Winnipeg Clearwater Fine Foods CSa International Compaq
Dalhousie University
Davis & Henderson Dell Department of National Defence (DND) Dofasco Eastlink EDS Canada Electrohome ltd.
Electronic Post Office Group Enbridge Consumers Gas Environment Canada Faculty of Medicine, MUN First Canadian Title Full Circle Technologies Glaxo Wellcome Greenpark Homes Green Shield Canada
Government of Newfoundland & labrador Government of Ontario Hoffman-la Roche Hostess Frito-lay Human Resources Development Canada Husky Injection Mouldings Systems
IBM Canada
Infrastructure Ontario Imperial life assurance Kraft Canada Inc. lafarge Canada Inc. lexmark Canada Inc. liquor Control Board of Ontario
loblaws Companies ltd Manitoba lottery Corporation Manulife Financial
Manulife Reinsurance
The Masters Certificate in
Project Management
PROGRAM FACulTY
Register online today at epd.smu.ca
David Barrett
National Program Director, The Masters Certificate in Project Management, Schulich Executive Education Centre, Schulich School of Business, york University
Christine Beaulieu, MBa, PMP Gestion Christine Beaulieu Inc. Clément Beaumont, MBa, PMP EGPl Inc.
Douglas B. Boebinger, PMP Integrated Process Developers, Inc. Robert Broadbent, MBa, PMP atocrates Project Sciences Michel Cambron, PMP PMC - Project Management Centre Gladys Carroll, PMP
leadership advantage Corp. Dale Christenson, DPM, CMC, PMP
Project Management Centre of Excellence Inc.
Chip Clark, M.Ed
PaTHFINDER Management Group ltd.
Benoit De Grâce, PMP PMC - Project Management Centre ariel Deluy, PMP
Makay Group Inc. Roxane Fast, CMa, PMP Willow Bridge (alberta) Inc.
Celine Goodine, Ba, MCa, PMP Goodine Hellberg Consultant Services
Julie Grabb, B. Math, PMP J.a.G. associates Jeff Henry, MBa, PMP Sinora International Research & Consulting Inc.
Gilles lalonde, PMP Qualitum Gestion-conseil Douglas D. land
lobstick Project Solutions Inc. Bud lush, PMP
atocrates Project Sciences John McIlroy, MBa Jim Ouellette, MPM, PMP atocrates Project Sciences Kathryn Pottruff, PMP Pottruff Consulting Inc. Tory Salisbury, PMP
PMC - Project Management Centre alan Williams, PMP
aJW Project Management and Consulting Inc. PR OG RA M DI Re CT OR
WHAT PAST PARTICIPAnTS SAY…
PaRTICIPaTING ORGaNIZaTIONS
(continued)“as someone who is “brand new” to the field, I thought the program was absolutely phenomenal. I was able to interact with people from all over the country, specializing in various fields. The program provided me the opportunity to network and get really interested in my career because I could look ahead to all the of amazing possibilities in PM. I look forward to writing the exam and getting my designation soon!”
Ashley MacPherson, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
“It was excellent. In depth knowledge delivered in a timely, well organized, and professional environment. I have recommended it to several people already.”
George Glatz, Government of Manitoba
“Regardless of one’s personal experience, there is always benefit to learn from the challenges that others have faced and how they dealt with them. The class had a diverse and well-rounded representation of students from industry & government organizations that lead to many highly interesting and lively discussions. I found this of great benefit.”
Andre lazorenko, Department of national Defence, Halifax
“The entire MCPM program experience was positive. From the enthusiasm of the Program Director, to the professionalism and real-life experiences shared by the instructors to the valuable knowledge exchanged between the students – it all made for a very positive experience.”
Deanna Mahood, City of Ottawa
“absolutely fantastic. Taking the course has resulted in my career taking a rewarding new path in project management. Doug land and the rest of the instructors were fantastic. Debra and the University of Winnipeg did a great job locally.”
Jeff nordick, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
“This course was fantastic! It thoroughly prepared me to write my PMP® and pass on my first attempt. It was also a wonderful opportunity to network with other project management professionals.”
Donna Chapman, PMP, RBC Dexia Investor Services
“The folks who ran the MCPM course were interested in delivering it with excellent results. The high calibre of the teaching staff, the quality of the materials and the small and interactive classroom environments are evidence of this. I have recommended this course to many others.”
Zeyad S. Merchant, CanWest MediaWorks
Maritime Forces atlantic, CFB Halifax Ministry of Correctional Services Ministry of Health Molson Breweries Morneau Sobeco
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Motorola Computer Group N B Power
National Grocers ltd. NCR Canada ltd
Newfoundland & labrador Construction Safety assoc. Newfoundland & labrador Hydro
NOMERS
Nova Scotia agricultural College
Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Power Inc. NS Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Ontario lottery Corporation Ontario Power Generation Ontario New Home Warranty Program
Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Board
PeopleSoft Pitney Bowes PPG Canada
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Inc. Research in Motion
Reuters Canada Rogers Telecom Royal Bank of Canada Royal Canadian Mint Royal Canadian Mounted Police SaP Canada Schneider Foods Scotiabank Sears Canada Siemens Canada ltd. Silicon Graphics Sprint Canada Inc. Sun life Financial Sweda Systems TD Securities
TD Waterhouse Investment Services
Teknion Furniture Systems Telus
Toronto Transit Commission TwinPak Inc.
Weston Foods
Vancouver Island Health authority
Veritas Software Volvo Trucks Canada Winners
Winnipeg Regional Health authority
Workplace Health & Safety Compensation Commission yellow Pages
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Project Management
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Fall Program: Oct. 15, 2014 - Feb. 21, 2015 Friday/Saturday Schedule Spring Program: Feb. 19, 2015 - Jun. 19, 2015
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