Applied Project Management Certificate

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Applied Project Management is being renewed.
The current Applied Project Management Certificate is no longer accepting new applications as we prepare for the next version of the program. Current students will continue to have access to the courses required to complete their certificate.

A revised program is planned for Fall 2027, with updated curriculum designed to reflect current project management practices and the evolving needs of today’s workplace.

Build the Skills to Successfully Lead Projects

Organizations across every industry rely on skilled project professionals to deliver initiatives on time, on budget, and with measurable results. Whether managing technology implementations, construction projects, organizational change, or business improvements, project management skills are among the most in-demand competencies in today's workforce.

The Applied Project Management Certificate provides the practical knowledge and foundational skills needed to participate in and lead projects with confidence. Students gain hands-on experience throughout the entire project lifecycle, learning how to define project scope, develop schedules and budgets, manage risks, engage stakeholders, and monitor project performance.

Built around recognized project management best practices, this flexible part-time certificate prepares students to contribute to projects of all sizes and across a wide range of industries.

Domestic

Online

Fact Sheet International Students

Tuition & Fees

$2,850

For more information regarding tuition & fees and payment options, click here.

Please budget approximately $400 for textbook costs. Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.

Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are subject to change.

Who Attends

This certificate is ideal for professionals who want to build practical project management skills or prepare for project leadership roles.

Typical participants include:

Aspiring project managers
Project coordinators and project team members
Supervisors and team leaders
Business analysts and operations professionals
Professionals responsible for leading projects within their organizations
Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in project management

Objectives & Outcomes

Program Objectives

The Applied Project Management Certificate develops the practical knowledge, technical skills, and leadership capabilities needed to successfully plan, execute, and deliver projects.

Throughout the program, students will learn to:

Apply project management principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
Manage project risks, issues, and organizational change.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and project teams.
Understand procurement processes and resource planning.
Monitor project performance and support successful project delivery.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, graduates will be able to:

Create and execute comprehensive project work plans.
Define project scope, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
Develop project budgets and cost estimates.
Apply procurement principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop effective stakeholder communication plans.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage changes to project scope and priorities.
Foster collaborative, high-performing project teams.

Admission Requirements

Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.

Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).

English Language Requirement

Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.