Project Management Certificate

Consistently and effectively deliver project success.

Do you have the knowledge and skills to excel as a project manager? This live virtual instructor led certificate program developed in partnership with World Class Productivity (WCP) — Canada’s trusted source for project management training and consulting for over 25 years— will teach you modern project management techniques and processes, and provide you with the confidence to apply them effectively to your workplace.

WatSPEED's project management courses qualify for Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Key Benefits:

Flexibility: Courses can be completed individually or as part of a program, allowing you to progress at your own pace.
Comprehensive learning path: Each course builds upon common themes and scenarios, creating a cohesive learning experience with practical applications.
For PMP and non-PMP professionals: Whether you’re pursuing your PMP designation or seeking to advance your project management skills, this program provides actionable knowledge to manage projects effectively.
- Aspiring PMPs: Meet eligibility requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam.
- Current PMPs: Maintain your PMP certification by earning PDUs aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle®.

This program not only fulfills PMI’s rigorous standards but equips you with practical tools and strategies to succeed in real-world projects, ensuring you bring measurable value to your organization.

WatSPEED is an Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Earners of the Authorized Training Partner Program badge are authorized by PMI ® to support the professional development needs of future or current PMI practitioners and stakeholders in their pursuit of PMI Credentials.

Provider is a member of the PMI Authorized Training Partner Program. The PMI Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Courses can be completed individually or as part of a program, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

Courses may be taken in any order, but we highly recommend taking Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques first as this is the foundational course for this certificate.

To receive the certificate, complete the four compulsory courses and one of the elective courses listed below*:

Compulsory courses

Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques

Change Enablement: Realization of Project Value

Managing Stakeholder Expectations

People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success

Elective courses

Advanced Project Monitoring and Control

Foundations of Adaptive Project Delivery: Agile Hands-On

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.

Project managers
Project team members
Department leaders
Individuals who aspire to become project management specialists
Professionals who want to develop skills to deliver projects on target, on time, and on budget

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 a mix of interactive workshops, project simulations, and real-world case studies, you will:

Build a solid understanding of sound project management techniques and processes.
Gain expertise in key areas, including managing stakeholder expectations, change enablement, and people skills.
Learn to navigate challenges and effective communication with your team, including negotiation, conflict management, and motivation.
Manage the complete project lifecycle and develop a structured approach to managing projects from initiation to completion.

Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques	Master the foundations of managing a project’s full life cycle using tools like WBS, project baselines, and resource plans.
Change Enablement: Realization of Project Value	Integrate change management strategies to drive adoption and ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals.
Managing Stakeholder Expectations	Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics to balance expectations and achieve project success.
People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success	Build and apply leadership skills to influence, motivate, and manage diverse project teams.
Advanced Project Monitoring and Control	Focus on advanced strategies for monitoring project performance and ensuring successful outcomes.
Foundations of Adaptive Project Delivery: Agile Hands-On	Gain hands-on experience with Agile methodologies to enhance flexibility in project delivery.

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