The best projects are alive from the very beginning. Successful project managers understand how to manage the life cycle of these projects, completing them on-time and within budget. Developed in partnership with World Class Productivity (WCP) and designed for new or aspiring project leaders and project team members, this course covers powerful tools and techniques for managing the complete project life cycle, from initial project proposal and definition, through project implementation, and finally to project completion.
This course stands out as one of the most enduring and respected project management programs in Canada, consistently updated to align with modern project management standards. Participants gain hands-on experience through a realistic project simulation that mirrors the challenges and uncertainties of real-world projects. Guided by expert instructors recognized as thought leaders in the field, you’ll learn to navigate the complexities of project management with confidence.
By the end of the course, you will not only understand the value of applying project management techniques but also feel equipped to implement these tools effectively in your own projects. This hands-on learning approach ensures you leave with practical skills, ready to make an immediate impact in your professional environment.
This course can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate.
WatSPEED has been approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) to issue contact
hours and PDUs for our courses. This course provides 17 Ways of Working hours, two
Power Skills hours and two Business Acumen hours for the Talent Triangle ® for a total
of 21 hours.
The "PMI Talent Triangle" and the PMI Talent Triangle image are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Project managers - both new to project management and experience project managers who have not had formal project management training
- Project team members
- Department leaders
- Account managers
- Individuals who aspire to become project management specialists
- Professionals who want to develop skills to deliver projects on target, on time, and on budget
- Individuals who are seeking toi be more competitive in today's job market
Learn alongside your team!
WatSPEED provides custom learning experiences tailored for large groups from any single organization. Register three or more employees from the same organization and receive 15 per cent off. Contact our team at watspeed@uwaterloo.ca for details.
Through project simulation, group exercises, and discussion, participants completing this workshop will be able to:
- Understand the terminology and standards set forth by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Construct a project team.
- Manage your resources.
- Define your project scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Map critical paths within the project life cycle.
- Finalize the project plan.
- Tailor tools and techniques to work for you.
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Introduction |
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Project Initiation |
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Project Organization |
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Day 2 |
Project Definition |
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Project Definition (continued) |
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Project Execution |
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Project Completion |
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The curriculum is compatible with the project management industry standard set by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The University of Waterloo partners with a project management training provider to offer courses that qualify for project management professional (PMP) Professional Development Units (PDUs) or contact hours. You will receive electronic course notes that parallel the course content and serve as an excellent project management resource tool.
Academic requirements
- There are no academic or work prerequisites for this course.
Receive a certificate from the University of Waterloo
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a professional education certificate from the University of Waterloo.
Kristine Hatfield, PMP
Course Instructor, WatSPEED
Kristine Hatfield has over 20 years project management experience, including the management of large, complex, projects and programs, and project portfolios in excess of $250 million. She has successfully established company-wide project management practices and has a great deal of experience in implementing and leading project management offices (PMO), business analysis, strategic planning, and developing project managers.
Hatfield understands the importance of building high performing collaborative teams across organizations. She brings a practical “people focused” approach to the application of project management principles to deliver successful projects, programs, and portfolios. She has spent her professional career in the telecommunications industry and IT, including senior management roles, and has been a project management professional (PMP) since 2005.
Kiron D. Bondale, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, CDAP, CDAI
Course Instructor, WatSPEED
John Glennie, PMP
Course Instructor, WatSPEED
John Glennie has over twenty-five years of business and project management experience. Working extensively with clients in both the private and public sectors, Glennie's project management and business experience includes successfully navigating the challenges and complexity of managing global product launches for a manufacturing firm, the creation of an electronic trading system for a precious metals operation, and successfully delivering client projects through his own IT company.
An award-winning instructor, Glennie has provided project management and related business training to individuals and organizations across Canada, the United States and (through virtual courses) globally.
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