Introduction to Project Management Certificate

This certificate is designed for those just venturing into the complex field of project management. It will provide you with the basic tools and techniques you need to plan, implement, control, and close any type of project and increase the probability of its successful completion.

It also includes essential information that will help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Requirements

Complete any four courses in this program to receive your certificate.

Self-guided options are also available for this certificate; however, if you take the instructor-moderated and self-guided version of the same course, it will not apply to your certificate.

Instructor-moderated courses

Project Management Fundamentals

It is recommended that you take this course first.

Project Management Applications

It is recommended that you take this course second.

High Speed Project Management

Total Quality Fundamentals

Self-guided courses

These courses are for learners who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with self-guidance. You will gain access to all course material, quizzes, and the final exam once your enrolment has been confirmed.

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Applications

High Speed Project Management

Total Quality Fundamentals

All courses must be taken through WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo in order to be eligible for the certificate from WatSPEED.

Instructor-moderated courses: Each course is six weeks long, followed by a two-week period to complete the final exam (online, open book) and you are not required to be online at any specific time. Lessons are released on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. For planning purposes, we suggest setting aside two hours per lesson as a starting point.

Self-guided courses: Start and work through courses at anytime and receive three months to complete your course requirements. You will receive access to all course material, including quizzes and the final exam, once your enrolment has been confirmed. For planning purposes, most tutorials can be completed in a few hours.

To register, click the course you'd like to take and select a start date. Instructions on how to access your course will be emailed to you immediately after registration. It is best practice to enrol for no more than two courses with the same start date to achieve the highest learning outcome.

Get your certificate from WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo

Within four weeks of successful completion of this program's requirements, a certificate of completion from WatSPEED will be available in your student portal.