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Certificates
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to be a successful business analyst.
Certificates
Advance your career by developing the critical competencies you need to become a successful project leader.
Learn at your own pace. Focus on trouble spots. Anywhere you go, at any convenient time.
This program is not yet open for admissions.
“Seven in ten project leaders are either currently using or considering the use of lean agile practices to manage the impact of disruptive technologies” (PMI, The Project Manager of the Future Report, 2018)
Learn at your own pace – anywhere at any convenient time.
“Seven in ten project leaders are either currently using or considering the use of lean agile practices to manage the impact of disruptive technologies” (PMI, The Project Manager of the Future Report, 2018)
Learn at your own pace – anywhere at any convenient time.
Courses & Workshops
CGM2 510 Project Management: Tools and Techniques.
(3 credits)
Spring/Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring/Summer 2019, Fall 2019
Focus on main concepts and theories of project management from initiation to close-out. Topics include: project life cycle, planning, scheduling, implementing, monitoring, controlling, close-out and ethics. The concepts presented apply to projects of various sizes, types and degrees of complexity.
CGMG 210 Fundamentals of Project Management.
(3 credits)
Live Online
Spring/Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring/Summer 2019, Fall 2019
Fundamental principles and best practices of project management essential to the successful development of projects or other complex undertakings within an organization; includes methods for defining, planning, and scheduling activities and resources.
YCBS 210 Comprehensive Business Analysis
(16 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Master the business analyst’s tools and techniques to help achieve your projects’ goals.
Successful completion of this course with a grade of 77% or higher, leads to a co-branded IIBA-McGill Academic Certificate in Business Analysis.
YCBS 221 Leading Sustainable Change
(6 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
This course explores issues related to change management including models of change management, keys to successful change processes, change leadership structures, common change management techniques, integrating change management considerations into consulting programs and proposals, choosing the intervention and getting client buy-in. A substantial proportion of the class time is devoted to discussions, role-plays, case study exercises, and participant-facilitated discussions.
YCBS 242 Applied Business Analysis
(4.5 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Master both the techniques you need to attain your desired business objectives and deliver value to your stakeholders.
YCBS 243 Introduction to Business Analytics & Data Modelling
(4 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Spring/Summer 2019
Data literacy and an analytical mindset have become valuable skills not only for data scientists, but for business managers as well. Explore fundamental analytical methods, use them to collect and analyze data, and learn how to translate the results into informed business decisions.
YCBS 250 Introduction to Commonwealth Parliamentary Governance
(3 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Spring/Summer 2019
This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of the Commonwealth, the role of parliament in modern society; the factors that influence how parliaments carry out their functions; the role of the Speaker and other presiding officers; women in parliament, as well as an introduction to parliamentary procedure. 3 CEUs.
YCNG 221 Comprehensive Project Management Intensive format
(16 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Learn the fundamental principles of project management, as well as the tools and techniques you can use to lead projects to successful completion.
This course is fully aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), published by the worldwide Project Management Institute (PMI).
YCNG 221 Comprehensive Project Management
(16 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Learn the fundamental principles of project management, as well as the tools and techniques you can use to lead projects to successful completion.
This course is fully aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), published by the worldwide Project Management Institute (PMI).
YCNG 223 Strategic Project Leadership
(4 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
By using a practical real-life case study approach, this course addresses the key leadership challenges facing those responsible for delivering projects. How to go beyond traditional methods in project management by employing an adaptive and strategic approach that focuses on achieving business results. Emphasis on what it takes for an organization to deliver successful projects and programs. Synthesis of the project management knowledge and skills acquired throughout the courses of the Professional Development Certificate in Project Management.
YCNG 224 Agile Project Management
(4 CEUs)
In-class, Part-time
Fall 2018, Winter 2019
An agile approach will help you adapt promptly to constantly changing market demands and client requirements.
YCOPD 002 Project Management: Practice & Certification
Intensive, Live Online, Part-time
Learn at your own pace – anywhere you go, at any convenient time. Whether you need to understand the fundamentals or intend to choose a career in project management, this online course is a great place to start!
Testimonial
"I see this as taking me to a lot of interesting places and working on a lot of projects where I will have to apply all of these techniques, principles and methodologies. I will really understand how to apply them for the client's benefit."
John L.
Business Analyst
Professional associations
Corporate learning
The McGill School of Continuing Studies (SCS) offers professional development and educational opportunities for corporate clients and local and international partners. Whether you are a multinational corporation, international organization, small or medium-sized enterprise, government body or educational institution seeking specialized courses or workshops or a comprehensive program for your employees, SCS has the solution for you.
