Effective Project Management 7034

Program Name Effective Project Management
Category Distance Learning
Program Number 7034
Description Important update regarding this program.

The Winter 2024 semester will be the last opportunity for new students to begin this program. Effective Summer 2024 semester students will no longer be accepted into the program.

Current students who are already enrolled in, or have taken, one or more courses in this program will be able to complete their certificate. Individual courses within the program will be available for registration during the program phase out period.

Please email us at online@centennialcollege.ca if you are planning on completing this program so that we can assist with program completion plans.


This program will be of interest to anyone who has to implement projects of any size, either as a manager or as a member of a project team. It focuses on the application of current approaches, techniques, and systems for managing projects. Concepts and principles form the basis of course content, with an emphasis on practical application. Upon completion, you will be able to use current project management techniques to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their organization.

This certificate is awarded upon successful completion of seven courses. Each course explores a critical component of managing projects. Students will then complete a major project as a capstone course. Centennial College courses use the Project Management Institute (PMI) Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as the basis for course content and standards. The PMI is an international association of people who specialize in the art and science of project management. The institute provides a standard of excellence for the profession.

To be taken first:
Introduction to Project Management CEMG-940
Project Management Scheduling Software CEMG-941

To be taken last:
Directed Studies in Project Management CEMG-946
Notes 1. Students must successfully pass each course in the program, and maintain an overall average of 60% (GPA of 2.0) to graduate
2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
3. Students have a maximum of 5 years to complete this program
4. This program is not currently eligible to receive OSAP funding. To learn more about what other funding opportunities may be available, please visit https://www.centennialcollege.ca/financial-aid
5. If you are planning on transferring credit from another College, please note that a minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Centennial College to earn the credential. For information on transferring credit, please visit https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/pathways-and-partnerships/pathways-to-credit/transfer-credit
Contact Telephone 416-289-5000 Ext:52555
Contact Email online@centennialcollege.ca

Elective Courses

Course Code Course Name
There are no elective courses currently associated with this program.