• This project management program is fully aligned with industry standards, including the PMBOK® Guide and The Standard for Project Management / Agile Practice Guide
• Develop the skills to manage projects of any size, scope, or complexity
• Apply proven project management tools, techniques, and best practices to real-world projects
• Learn from experienced project management professionals and renowned instructors
• Build a strong professional network to support your career growth

In today’s fast-paced and complex business environment, effective project management is essential for the success of initiatives across all industries. Organizations increasingly rely on project managers to oversee strategic projects, manage resources, mitigate risks, and deliver outcomes that align with business objectives.

Project managers are in high demand across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, and public administration. Whether in the private or public sector, organizations seek skilled professionals to manage project portfolios, improve efficiency, and ensure agility.

The Professional Development Certificate in Project Management prepares you for roles such as:

• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Business Analyst Specialist
• Program Manager
• Operations Manager

Welcome to the McGill SCS Professional Development Certificate in Project Management. For more than 30 years, our program has earned a solid reputation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and beyond.

This program is designed to guide you in becoming a skilled and dynamic project manager. It provides a comprehensive overview of project management tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies, but more importantly, it offers hands-on experience with projects of various types and scopes. You will learn to apply a range of methodologies, from predictive to agile, and understand the contexts in which each approach is more suitable.

One of the unique features of this program is that it prepares you for more than planning and managing projects. You will also gain valuable experience in handling project challenges and learn how to recover from complex situations — inevitable hurdles in any project management career. This preparation ensures you are equipped to navigate such situations with confidence and competence.

Upon completion of the program, you will have:

• A solid conceptual foundation in project management
• Practical skills to manage projects effectively
• A strong network of fellow project management professionals to support your career growth

Our program’s success is grounded in the expertise and dedication of our renowned instructors, who bring years of industry experience and a passion for teaching. To excel in project management, learn from the best at McGill SCS!

We look forward to welcoming you to SCS and supporting you in your journey towards professional growth and success.

Julie Ricard, PhD, MBA
Assistant Professor
Academic Program Coordinator

This program is a good fit for you if you are:

• A project manager, coordinator, or team lead looking to improve their project management skills and advance your career
• Considering a career change into the high-demand field of project management
• Considering pursuing a project management certification
• Working in industries that have a growing need for project management expertise (e.g., technology, engineering, science, or finance)
• Employed in a sector where project management plays a key role (e.g., public administration, aviation, culture/entertainment, science, construction, innovation, small business management, entrepreneurship, etc.)

This program will enable you to:

• Successfully manage projects of any size or complexity
• Apply essential project management methodologies based on project and organizational needs
• Implement proven project management tools, techniques, latest technologies, and best practices

• Effectively manage diverse expectations and stakeholder relationships to maximize project sustainability

• Make technology-informed project plans and decisions
• Measure and control project performance using key indicators and metrics
• Address strategic factors, stakeholder concerns, competing interests, and risks

This program is offered online in a synchronous format.

Live online classes allow learners to have lively discussions, workshops, and networking with guest lecturers and peers. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday, with each class occurring on the same day each week, from 6 to 9 p.m. Some activities are also offered in an asynchronous format.

• You must be 18 years of age or older.

If you are between the ages of 18-21, you must have a minimum of:

• If you are from Quebec: DCS, DEC, or 1 year of full-time university studies
• If you are from another Canadian province: 1 year of full-time university
• If you are 21 years of age or older, you can be admitted as a mature student.

This is an online, part-time non-credit program. International applicants are expected to pursue the program from abroad since upon admission they will not be eligible to obtain the (CAQ) and study permit necessary for studies in Quebec and in Canada.

International students residing in Canada and holding a visa that allows them to study may pursue this program for the duration of their visa. However, their immigration status cannot be changed (or renewed) on the basis of admission to this program. For more information, please visit the Immigration Quebec and Immigration Canada websites.

Please note that the fees above are subject to change. The University reserves the right to change the fee schedule for non-credit courses without notice.

McGill Alumni can receive a 15% discount on non-credit course fees.

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