Project Management Fanshawe College

Overview

This Project Management  Postgrad.Cert offered at Fanshawe College is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. The Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge is an integral part of the program curriculum.

Upon completion of the first semester of the program, you’ll be eligible for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, an entry-level designation offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As well, you’ll be prepared to pursue PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) designation after completing the prescribed period of professional project management experience.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Project Management program can expect to find employment opportunities with public or private sector organizations of all sizes serving a variety of fields (e.g., information technology, construction, transportation, education, manufacturing, health care). They will be prepared for a variety of roles, from entry level to senior management, depending on prior education and/or work experience:

• project assistant
• project management assistant
• project coordinator
• project manager
• project management specialist
• project scheduler
• project accountant
• project administrator
• project supervisor
• project management consultant
• project analyst
• project engineer

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Project Management program:

• Project Management and Inside Sales Support

Support contractor sales activities and project management.

• Project Manager/Estimator

Prepare estimates of materials, labour, equipment and sub-contract pricing for projects based on contract bids, quotations, drawings and specifications.

• Account Coordinator

Provide administrative, internal coordination and research support to account managers to help ensure the effective execution of client projects.