Study Project Management – Information Technology part-time
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
All industries need effective project managers. Learn the knowledge, processes, tools and techniques to become a successful project leader.
Please refer to the Project Management – Information Technology program page for all of the main details including admissions requirements.
Program information
Program description
Project planning and information technology are essential drivers in today’s fast-paced, globally connected workplaces. Businesses across all sectors require professionals who can not only apply project management skills to a variety of IT contexts, but can also manage resource procurement processes and communicate contract expectations to interested and affected parties.
As a graduate of the Project Management-Information Technology program, you’ll have gained the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and manage information technology projects that meet the needs of organizations, and apply quality assurance processes effectively. You’ll build your skills and proficiency in the principles of project management to work as part of an effective team that drives communication, leadership, and collaboration. By leveraging emerging technologies, you’ll be equipped to undertake a variety of IT projects across different management frameworks and tools.
This program is ideal for individuals from diverse educational backgrounds and industries who seek to develop project management competencies. You’ll learn how to use AI-driven project tools and implement risk and security project strategies from project initiation to project closure. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to manage IT projects across various industries and to meet the evolving demands of today’s businesses.
What career paths can I take as a project manager in information technology?
Your Project Management graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of Project Management-Information Technology (IT) program in Canada can pursue various roles in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and government. Key positions include IT Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Scrum Master, and Program Manager. These professionals play a crucial role in overseeing IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and managing resources effectively.
An IT Project Manager leads projects from initiation to completion, overseeing budgets, timelines, and team coordination. Project Coordinators support these efforts by handling documentation and communication. Business Analysts focus on evaluating business needs and recommending IT solutions, while Scrum Masters facilitate Agile development practices, helping teams deliver software efficiently. For those with experience, a Program Manager role involves managing multiple related projects to achieve strategic objectives.
Review program admission requirements and information about career opportunities.
Course information
Course offerings and equivalents
Currently available courses are listed below.
How to apply to the part-time Project Management – Information Technology graduate certificate program
Apply online through ontariocolleges.ca
- Make sure you meet program admission requirements
- Complete an online application using the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) using the part-time program code
- When registration opens, select the course(s) from the program webpage course listing and follow the prompt steps to register and pay
Need help with your application?
Watch a video tutorial
- Watch a tutorial video to learn how to apply with the online application
Contact the Office of the Registrar
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Finance and fees
As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
For more information about OSAP, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the OSAP/financial aid webpage.
As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.
For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.
Online learning
These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.
OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.
When a Georgian course isn’t available to be delivered online, we’ve listed an OntarioLearn course in the delivery schedule. The majority of the Georgian courses have ODE equivalents set up. You can choose to take either course.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.
To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.
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