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.
