“I chose PACE mainly because the students were success stories themselves,” says Teslim Akindele, Project Manager at Red River College Polytechnic and graduate of the Project Management Diploma in 2018. Teslim says the success of previous graduates influenced his decision to enroll at UWinnipeg PACE. “[The students] had excellent things to say about PACE and also had excellent jobs.”

“PACE gives you a unique learning experience that propels your career,” says Teslim. “I found that activities, assignments, and projects assigned seemed like real-life projects. This made me comfortable in my field and also allowed me to ace my PMP a month after graduation.”

“The intensity and tools provided by instructors were very similar to tools that my current role demands. All the courses had valuable lessons I am able to apply to my current role, from Project Management Fundamentals, and Planning and Estimating to Effective Project Reporting,” he says.

Teslim combines what he learned at PACE with the knowledge and skills from his BSc in Architecture, and Master’s in Environmental Design, both from University of Lagos, in Nigeria.

Teslim has many responsibilities at Winnipeg Housing. From creating and managing budgets and schedules for construction projects to working with proposals for new builds to gain new stakeholders. He also manages post-construction activities like deficiency reviews to ensure work done meets quality standards and scope, as well as helping develop and review designs for residential projects.

Teslim Akindele
Project Manager - Capital Projects
Red River College Polytechnic