Continuing Education

Project Management

Gain the skills to become a trusted and effective project manager

Project Management skills allow you to organize your work by planning, tracking where you have been, and searching for trends and are in constant demand regardless of which industry you work in. Keeping your efforts on schedule and on budget, and satisfying your customers and stakeholders can be both challenging and rewarding work.

The Project Management Certificate Program at NAIT examines team dynamics and their impact on projects. You will be introduced to project management tools and techniques that will complement your personal development and help you bring continuous improvement practices to your projects and organization.

NAIT is an Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute (PMI). This program aligns with the industry-recognized methodologies and practices described by the Project Management Institute (PMI), PRINCE2®, and Scrum.

Register for this certificate

You can register for the entire packaged program using one of the two Packaged Course Offerings or purchase the individual Project Leadership Certificate Courses below.

Courses

Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • Varies by Class - Delivery mode varies by class. See Courses and Advanced Credit to view course scheduling details.

Delivery Times:

  • Varies by Class - Delivery times varies by class. See Courses and Advanced Credit to view course scheduling details.

Industry Relevant Skills 

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Through NAIT’s Project Management programming, you will develop skills and competencies valued by employers. 

Among the wide range of skills and knowledge you will gain, you can expect to learn: 

  • essential processes, terminology and elements of project management 
  • strategies and sophisticated techniques used in project management 
  • the elements of the project life cycle 
  • how to develop a project charter 
  • how to use various project management tools 
  • risk and quality management 
  • team-building and leadership skills 

Certification and Program Structure

NAIT’s Project Management programming is structured around the key skills and competencies required to excel as a Project Manager in today’s complex and demanding industries. There are two groupings of six courses, when combined will result in a Project Leadership Certificate of Achievement, and a Project Management Certificate of Achievement 

  • Project Leadership Certification Pathway
  • Project Management Certification Pathway

You can register in these courses individually or register in our course bundles:   

  • Project Leadership Certificate bundle offered as PMGT500
  • Project Management Certificate bundle offered as PMGT600
Infographic showing the steps for a project management designation

Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation

NAIT is an Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute (PMI).

To become certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP®), you will need to pass the PMP exam and accumulate the required hours of project management experience. A PMP® certification is the most respected and highly sought-after credential in project management.

Learn more about the PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Blue Seal approved

The Blue Seal program was established by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board to encourage and recognize business training. If you are a certified Alberta Journeyperson in a designated trade or occupation, earning a Blue Seal proves that you meet Alberta's high industry standards and have the skills to succeed in business.

If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson, Occupational, Qualification or Proficiency Certificate, you can enhance your current certification with a Blue Seal. You can also earn a Blue Seal if you have the equivalent to an Alberta trade or occupational certificate.

To apply for your Blue Seal, submit a completed Blue Seal application, proof of completion (such as official transcripts) and the non-refundable $50 fee to any Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) office. Applications can be found on the Tradesecrets website.

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Student Testimonials

Cameron Jones, MSC – Innovation and Sustainability Lead in Venture Capitalism

Cameron Jones

The Project Leadership program at NAIT was thorough, engaging and fun. Kevin and Yadu take a very 'hands-on' approach to the class. They know the content and they know how to keep students captivated. So much so that I was willing to forego my weekends for six months. The learnings were invaluable for my work and the networks were even more useful. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested project management, regardless of background.

Wade Weaver, P.Tech.(Eng.), B.Tech., PMP – Manager, Industrial, Geomatics WSP

Wade Weaver

I had been debating taking some continuing education for a while and a colleague had recommended the PMGT program he just finished which turned out to be the perfect program that my employer supported. The instructors were awesome at engaging the students while teaching the fundamentals of project management which helped me get my PMP designation. I have been able to apply the material learned towards our project teams which have been a significant factor to our success. 

Dan Pipke, C.E.T. – Project Manager, Transportation and Environmental at Alberta Transportation

I really enjoyed taking the NAIT PMGT program. The real world experience of the instructors, combined with technical project management skills they presented, gave me great usable tools that I could start applying to my job day 1. In addition talking with other project managers taking the course afforded many learning and networking opportunities. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to get into or enhance their project management skills. 

Program Delivery

Courses in NAIT’s Project Management programming are designed with working professionals in mind. We offer flexible start dates throughout the year, and courses are offered in a variety of schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

Project Management is being offered both face-to-face and virtually (online).  If you prefer one delivery method over another, please be sure to check Course Information for the course dates you are interested in to view the delivery method before registering.  Both delivery options provide students with live, active instruction and engagement with other participants.

International students

Are you an international student with a study permit? Check out our new International Professional Development Certificate!

Leadership and Project Management for IT

The Leadership and Project Management for IT Professional Development Certificate Program at NAIT helps you better understand team dynamics and its impact on projects.

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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