Become a productivity professional with a Project Management certificate
Project managers are in high demand in Canada and around the world. The Certificate in Project Management at The Chang School is a great way to jumpstart your career in project management in Canada – or even take your project management career to the next level. The certificate will give you the project manager training you need to run projects smoothly and efficiently, oversee teammates and workflow, and manage any roadblocks and risks that may arise during a project.
Our certificate is well-respected in the field, thanks to the more in-depth project management training our industry-leader instructors provide. You’ll master basics like planning and scheduling, quality management, leadership, and project cost management.
From there, we offer many specialized online project management courses so you can learn more about the industry you’re most drawn to, whether it’s architecture, engineering, construction, business, information management, or community and health services. We also offer a project management internship course that will give you hands-on industry experience that you can highlight on your resume.
Our certificate is an excellent way to prepare for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and Project Management Professional (PMP)® certifications as well.
There is a whole world of projects out there that need savvy professionals to manage them. Let’s get started!
This certificate has been a transformative asset in my career. It not only deepened my project management knowledge and sharpened my skills but also provided invaluable hands-on experience and served as the foundation for my CAPM certification. This qualification opened doors, resulting in numerous job callbacks.
—Pirathanya Arulpirabakar
Who should take this Project Management certificate?
- You’re a working professional who plans to transition into project management
- You’re a project-management professional who wants to write the exam for the PMI CAPM or PMP certification in Canada
- You’re a recent degree graduate striving to be more competitive in the marketplace
What will you learn while taking the Project Management certificate?
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize the concepts and basic functions of the project management body of knowledge
- Plan and schedule the project using predictive, hybrid, and adaptive techniques
- Identify, plan, and manage project risk and quality using analytical tools and methods
- Implement financial controls for accounting, budgeting, and cost-management systems
- Organize self-managing teams to build products in agile and mobile project environments
- Utilize various AI tools (PMI Infinity™, Copilot, ChatGPT, NotebookLM) to simulate real-life project management
- Apply prompt engineering to effectively leverage Generative AI
- Evaluate how AI-based prompt engineering and tools strengthen project planning, decision-making, and execution
- Implement fundamental AI approaches to streamline workflows, optimize efficiency, and inform strategic decisions
Certificate Requirements
- 5 required courses
- Selected stream**
- 1 39-hour elective†
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
**This certificate offers streams in Project Management; Architecture, Engineering, and Construction; Business and Information Management; and Community and Health Services Management. You must fulfil the requirements of one of these four areas as listed.
†The elective category only applies to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction; Business and Information Management; and Community and Health Services Management streams. If you are in the Project Management Stream, you do not need to complete this category.
Admission Criteria
Recommended:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- With 6 Grade 12 U or M credits
OR
- Mature student status with relevant professional experience
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Most learners take two to three years to complete their project management training online. The Chang School requires that you finish the certificate within five years of your first registration in the certificate program.
Can I fast-track completing this certificate?
By following an intensive schedule, it’s possible to earn the certificate in two consecutive terms by taking three courses in the first term and five courses in the second term.
Sample schedule (general stream), starting in the Fall term
Fall term
CTEC 210
CCMN 114
CMHR 405
CKPM 217 or CKPM 219
Winter term
CKPM 203
CKPM 209
CKPM 211
CKPM 212
CKPM 217 or CKPM 219
Sample schedule (general stream), starting in the Winter term
Winter term
CTEC 210
CCMN 114
CMHR 405
CKPM 217 or CKPM 219
Fall term
CKPM 203
CKPM 209
CKPM 211
CKPM 212
CKPM 217 or CKPM 219
You may also wish to take up to two courses during Spring/Summer to lighten your course load during the other terms. These classes meet twice a week instead of once a week.
Spring term
CTEC 210
CKPM 203
CKPM 209
CKPM 211
CKPM 212
CKPM 217 or CKPM 219
Summer term
Note: sample schedules are for information purposes only and subject to change. CTEC 210 must be completed before taking CKPM 203, CKPM 209, CKPM 211, and/or CKPM 212.
Do the courses require any group work?
Yes. All the courses require the completion of one group work project. Because projects are undertaken by teams, learning to work on a team is an important aspect of the certificate program. Working in groups will also allow you to network with your classmates. In online courses, group work is mostly done virtually, but your group can also decide to meet in person.
How much time is involved per week?
As a general guideline, you should allow for three additional hours per week outside of the classroom hours. This will vary from week to week and will depend on your learning style.
Do you provide career resources?
As an active Project Management learner, you may use the services of Toronto Metropolitan University's Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre. These services include free workshops, employer information resources, and employment counselling.
PMI and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Questions?
Contact Client Services ce@torontomu.ca
