Professional Programs for International Students
One Year | In-Canada Classroom | PGWP eligible | CIP: 11.1005
Overview
IT Project Managers are essential in driving successful technology projects within any organization. By applying proven methods, they help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiencies, increase stakeholder satisfaction, and remain competitive. Are you ready to specialize in project management for the fast-paced world of information technology? Gain the targeted skills and knowledge to manage complex IT projects and enhance organizational productivity with our Professional Certificate – IT Project Management program. This hands-on, classroom-based training in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is designed for international students and offers a direct pathway into IT project management—an in-demand field requiring unique strategies and technical insight distinct from general project management.
Guided by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, this applied program equips you with a practical toolkit of IT-specific project management for IT , alongside essential business and leadership strategies for designing, leading, and managing technology projects. You’ll gain in-demand skills to communicate effectively, organize efficiently, and lead confidently through all phases of IT project management—from planning and initiation to execution, monitoring, and closure. Delving into Agile best practices and frameworks tailored to digital innovation, you’ll acquire the expertise to guide IT projects from concept to completion. Real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and collaborative experiences prepare you to manage shifting requirements, address technical challenges, and achieve project success across diverse organizational settings.
This program is ideal for individuals looking to develop IT project management skills to design, lead, and manage technology projects across organizations. It emphasizes organizational and leadership skills for immediate on-the-job application while supporting professional industry certification goals. No prior formal training in project management or business is required.
This program will prepare you for career opportunities in these or similar occupations:
- IT Manager
- Information Systems Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Scrum Master
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll receive:
- SAIT Professional Certificate – IT Project Management credential
- SAIT micro-credential (SAITMicro) digital badge for each eligible course in the program
Some courses in this program can be used toward education requirements to write the following PMI certification exams:
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam
- Disciplined Agile® Scrum Master(DASM) Exam
Some courses included in the program may be eligible for training credits or professional development units toward industry certifications. Additional education, exams or work experience requirements may apply.
"PMBOK", “CAPM”, "PMP", “Disciplined Agile” are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
- PROJ 026 - Project Management Essentials
- COMM 011 - Communicating Effectively
- MGMT 025 - Career Skills
- PROJ 027 - Initiating Projects
- PRES 001 - Presentation Skills
- PROJ 040 - Conflict Management
- PROJ 028 - Planning Projects
- PROJ 030 - Executing & Closing Projects
- DIGI 033 - Excel Reporting for IT Project Management
- PROJ 029 - Project Risk Methods & Practices
- DIGI 020 - Emerging Digital Technologies
- PROJ 031 - Agile Project Management
- DIGI 020 - Emerging Digital Technologies
- PROJ 039 - IT Project Management Capstone
- MGMT 024 - Negotiation Essentials
- PROJ 041 - Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
- BCMP 001 - Microsoft Project
- PROJ 056 - PMP Exam Prep
- MGMT 026 - Career Counselling
This program is Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligible with a CIP: 11.1005. Take this program as a 1 year of study or bundle with another program like Supply Chain Management or Data Science. For more information on applying for a work permit please refer to IRCC website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at coned.international@sait.ca.
This one-year program is delivered over two consecutive semesters. We offer three intakes (Fall, Winter, and Spring starts) of this program every year. Courses are scheduled in three different time blocks: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30pm to 4:30pm or 5:00pm to 9:00pm. A survey will be sent to students that have confirmed their Study Visa is in place to confirm time preference. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: we will make every effort to schedule you in your requested time slot, however, based on capacity and a number of other factors we are not able to guarantee that your requested time slot will be granted. Check this page regularly for new scheduled dates.
Fall 2025 - Program - Open for Applications on November 15, 2024
| Semester 1: | September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025 |
| Semester 2: | January 5, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Note: End dates may vary.
| Fee | Fee Description |
Cost (Canadian Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee |
Application fee For a limited time the Application fee has been waived. |
$175.00 |
| Semester 1 Fees |
Tuition deposit Due 15 business days after receiving an offer letter |
$3,500.00 |
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Semester 1 Tuition Due one month prior to start of Semester 1* |
$5,950.00 | |
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Mandatory Student fees Due one month prior to start of Semester 1* |
$1,063.00 $170.00 (UPASS) |
|
| Total for Semester 1 | $10,683.00 | |
| Semester 2 Fees |
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Semester 2 Tuition Due 1 month prior to start of Semester 2 |
$9,450.00 $170.00 (UPASS) |
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| Total for Semester 2 | $9,620.00 | |
| Program Total | $20,303.00 | |
| Mandatory Student Fees Include | |
|---|---|
| Student association fee | $292.00 |
| Student technology fee | $215.00 |
| Campus athletic and recreation fee | $206.00 |
| Health plan fee | $182.00 |
| Dental plan fee | $168.00 |
| Total per term | $1,063.00 |
- For new students, once you receive your acceptance letter, the deposit is required to secure your seat, and you must pay your deposit to receive a Provincial Attestation Letter. The deposit will be applied to your first semester tuition fees.
- If you are adding a second program, you must pay the $3,500 deposit fee to hold your seat.
- You may transfer your tuition deposit one time to any future intake open at the time you make your request. If you want to transfer your tuition again, you must submit a new application and pay an additional non-refundable tuition deposit.
- Not included in the above fees: personal laptop, books and supplies, accommodations and any professional association membership or certification exams (if applicable). It is absolutely essential that all students have a personal laptop for use during their studies.
- The services for which we charge mandatory fees are integral to providing students with an excellent learning experience on SAIT campus. Learn more about fees including Mandatory Fees and Non-refundable Fees.
*For students taking two Professional Certificate programs, the tuition deadline for the first semester of your second program will be three weeks before the Semester 1 start date.
Learn more about admission requirements for this program as well as general policies and procedures (regulations) for SAIT Non-Credit Professional Certificate Programs for International Students.
Click here to apply directly into this program. Make sure you have read the Admission requirements prior to applying so that you have the necessary documents to upload.
Disclaimer
SAIT reserves the right to limit registration, cancel, postpone or combine courses, alter course content, dates or times and substitute instructors.
If you have any questions about the above information, contact our Continuing Education International Advising team at coned.international@sait.ca.