Project Management Diploma Program (Part-time)
Given the complexity and unpredictability of the current economic environment, organizations are more likely to thrive by hiring talent who can help drive the business solution process and strengthen growth opportunities.
The UWDCE Project Management Diploma program provides a problem-solving framework and the essential PM tools for budgeting, procuring, scoping, diagramming, measuring and reporting for a broader application. The program assists graduates in preparing for the PMP and CAPM designation process by focusing on key knowledge outcomes, industry-recognized standards and best practices.
Objectives:
- To provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success in this dynamic and expanding profession.
Outcomes:
- Create and execute project work plans, define project scope and deliverables, determine project resources and staffing requirements, set project milestones, develop budget proposals, and successfully close a variety of projects.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the procurement life cycle including contract (tort) laws, potential legal issues, the step-by-step methodology for developing and managing procurement specifications, documents and contracts, and best practices for the vendor selection process.
- Create a project management communication plan that builds effective stakeholder and project team communication, and gain familiarity with a variety of project reporting tools and communication templates for communication purposes throughout the project life cycle.
- Manage change in project scope, create comprehensive risk profiles, and identify and develop mitigation and avoidance strategies that protect against a variety of liabilities and damage to organizational business interests.
- Foster a dynamic team environment built on collaborative relationships, clearly define group roles and responsibilities of the project team, and constructively and proactively manage conflict in order to avoid potential harm to the project and/or project team.
Articulation for Credit:
Graduates of the Project Management Diploma Program may be eligible for equivalent course credits towards an undergraduate degree at The University of Winnipeg.
Required Courses
- DPS 15179 - Learning Techniques Seminar3 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 4, 2012 )
- DPS 15117 - Effective Oral Communication36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 11, 2012 )
- DPS 15119 - Effective Written Communication36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 9, 2012 )
- DPS 15121 - Organizational Behaviour36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 10, 2012 )
- DPS 15228 - Essential Skills for Managers36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 12, 2012 )
- DPS 15187 - Project Management 1: Fundamentals36 hours
- DPS 51041 - Quality Management for Project Managers18 hours
- DPS 51042 - Procurement and Contract Law36 hours
- (Next start date: Feb 8, 2012 )
- DPS 51043 - Effective Project Reporting and Communication36 hours
- DPS 51044 - Planning, Scheduling, and Estimating36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 4, 2012 )
- DPS 51045 - Risk Analysis for Project Managers36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 17, 2012 )
- DPS 51046 - Case Analysis for Project Managers36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 23, 2012 )
- DPS 16518 - Project Management 8: Strategic Planning36 hours
Elective Courses
- DPS 15185 - Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 11, 2012 )
- DPS 16220 - Leadership Development36 hours
- DPS 15486 - Managing Conflict36 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 10, 2012 )
Additional Comments:
Professional Edge Seminars: Completion of five one-day seminars or a combination of one- and two-day seminars (35 hours total)*
*Note: The University Writing and Research seminar is a required Professional Edge Seminar for all certificate and diploma students who do not hold and undergraduate degree.
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