This curriculum provides graduates with the requisite theory and the professional development units necessary to write the qualifying examinations for the following Project Management Institute credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Professional and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner.
Project Management – Information Technology (PMC)
About the Program
This eight-month graduate certificate program provides advanced project management expertise and a deep understanding of the latest advances in the information technology (IT) industry. You will learn to confidently select and apply the right methodologies for different IT projects, enabling you to lead initiatives with precision and impact.
Over two consecutive semesters, you will strengthen your project management skills and build a solid understanding of IT projects, programs and policies. The program emphasizes practical, career-ready techniques to manage the scope, timing and quality of IT-related projects.
To accommodate working professionals, courses in this program are scheduled on weekday evenings and weekends, allowing you to balance studies with your career. The program also offers an optional work term, giving you the opportunity to gain practical, industry-relevant experience before graduation.
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Starts
January, May, September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Project management
- Project leadership
- Accounting and finance
- Systems development
- Quality assurance
- Contract law and ethics
- Manage the scope, timing and quality of a project
- Document project goals and deliverables
- Project control procedures, resource management, change management and risk management
Work Experience
Optional Work Term
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study.
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the Project Management – Information Technology (Work Term) (PMCC) program.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- System Analyst
- Network administrator
- Team leader
- Project leader
- Project manager
Professional Certification
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM805 | Diverse and Distributed Project Teams Communication Skills | 4 |
| ITC902 | IT Change and Service Management | 4 |
| PMC800 | Insight to Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge | 6 |
| PMC801 | Introduction Scrum Body of Knowledge | 4 |
| SDL810 | System Development Lifecycle and IT Strategy Alignment | 3 |
| TBM903 | Collaborative Leadership for IT Project Teams | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DAF810 | Data Analytics for Finance and Project Management | 3 |
| ETH804 | Ethics, Compliance and Security in IT | 4 |
| PMC900 | Advanced Agile Project Management | 3 |
| PMC910 | Project Management Office Governance and Sustainability | 3 |
| PMC950 | Professional Development in IT Management | 6 |
| PRM905 | Project Portfolio Risk Management | 4 |
| WTP100 | Work Term Preparation * | 1 |
| Work-Integrated Learning Term | ||
| PMC441 | Project Management IT, Work Term * | 30 |
- *
Work-Integrated Learning option only
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Align information technology systems requirements to the organization's business strategy.
- Apply project management methodologies, tools and techniques to formulate tangible plans which can address complex and dynamic business problems measured against key performance indicators.
- Select a predictive or iterative methodology to manage IT projects based on cost, scope and time constraints.
- Conduct quality reviews to identify problems and risks that may impact the project's timeline, budget or quality.
- Communicate professionally and collaboratively with internal and external teams to meet organizational objectives.
- Use data to support financial decision-making, progress monitoring and risk management.
- Adhere to ethical standards of practice and contractual obligations when creating and applying information technology solutions.
- Engage with diverse communities to ensure inclusion of all parties’ needs in the project.
- Develop and apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency with industry.
- Create a motivating environment that fosters teamwork and collective initiatives across geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams.
- Assess the impact of a project's tactical and strategic tasks on the organization and society to make decisions that maximize sustainability.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario university/college degree, college diploma or equivalent software development or Information Technology administration.
- Applicants with a diploma in a non-related field with a minimum of 2-years of full-time experience in Information Technology administration may be considered for admission. A relevant resumé and references must be provided.
- English proficiency for graduate certificates.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a World Education Services (WES) or ICAS Canada credential evaluation.
International Student Information
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.