Professional Programs for International Students
One Year | In-Canada Classroom
Overview
Learn and earn in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! Develop Product Management know-how to develop, market and deliver successful products and services and keep customers coming back. Get work-ready with our Professional Certificate – Product Management program—one of our new, in-person, classroom-based Non-Credit Professional Certificate Programs for International Student.
In this program, you’ll focus on executing the product life cycle, from conception to retirement. You’ll acquire skills in product discovery, vision and strategy, analytics and develop the leadership to build, launch and maintain innovative products and customer bases. The program prepares you to conduct user and market research to identify problems, create a hypothesis and ideate solutions. You'll explore prototyping techniques to test a product’s viability, value, feasibility and usability. You'll also discuss the morality of these ideas. You’ll dive into Product Marketing concepts and tools to create a go-to-market strategy launch plan for your product and learn to proactively retain your customers through Customer Success Management by creating a customer retention plan.
Product Management focuses on the strategic direction of a product, from ideation to launch, throughout its lifecycle. Project Management, on the other hand, focuses on the tactical execution of a specific project, such as building a new website, launching a new marketing campaign or implementing a new software system.
This unique program is designed to empower early to mid-career professionals to upskill or discover new career opportunities in an increasingly digital world. Previous technical or marketing experience is not required but a curious mindset and willingness to apply yourself fully during this project-based program are essential for an effective learning experience.
This program will prepare you for career opportunities in these occupations: Account Manager, Manager of Customer Success, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Product Marketer. The average starting salary for these or closely related occupations may average $56,000 Cdn to $81,000 Cdn per year and will vary depending on the Canadian city and company.
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Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll receive:
- SAIT Professional Certificate – Product Management credential
- SAIT micro-credential (SAITMicro) digital badge for each eligible course in the program
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.
- PMGT 015 - Introduction to Product Management
- PMGT 016 - Problem Definition and Ideation
- PMGT 017 - Solution Design and Agile Skills
- PMGT 018 - Product Marketing and Branding Fundamentals
- PMGT 019 - Product Marketing and Go-to-Market Strategy
- PMGT 010 - Applied Customer Success
- PMGT 013 - International Product Capstone
This Product Management Professional Certificate can be taken as one program (for a one-year study period) or ideally, with another of our one-year International Professional Certificates programs, for a total study period of two years. As SAIT is a public institution, international students may be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit upon completion of their program(s). You may be eligible for a PGWP depending on when you applied into this program. Professional Certificate programs do not qualify students for the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The government is regularly making changes to the PGWP program so make sure you check the IRCC website regularly or email coned.international@sait.ca for clarity.
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 two different time blocks: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm or 5 pm to 9 pm. A Survey will be sent to students that have confirmed their Study Visa is in place, to ask your 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.
FALL 2024 - INTAKE Closed for applications
| SEMESTER 1: | SEPTEMBER 3 to DECEMBER 20, 2024 |
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SEMESTER 2:
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JANUARY 6 to APRIL 26, 2025
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WINTER 2025 - INTAKE - Applications Closed
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SEMESTER 1:
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JANUARY 6 to APRIL 26, 2025
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SEMESTER 2:
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MAY 5 to AUGUST 21, 2025
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Note: End dates may vary.
Working while in Canada: For specific working eligibility requirements please refer to Working While Studying page.
| Fee | Fee Description |
Cost (Canadian Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee |
Application fee Paid at time of application |
$150.00 |
| Semester 1 Fees |
Tuition deposit Due 15 business days after receiving an offer letter |
$1,750.00 |
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Semester 1 Tuition Due one month prior to start of Semester 1* |
$7,430.00 | |
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Student fees Due one month prior to start of Semester 1* |
$1,063.00 $ 165.00 (UPASS) |
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| Total for Semester 1 | $10,408.00 | |
| Semester 2 Fees |
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Semester 2 Tuition Due 1 month prior to start of Semester 2 |
$9,180.00 $170.00 (UPASS) |
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| Total for Semester 2 | $9,350.00 | |
| Program Total | $19,758.00 | |
| 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 program | $1,063.00 |
- 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. Students enrolled in a second program do not pay a tuition deposit.
| Fee | Fee Description |
Cost (Canadian Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee |
Application fee For a limited time the application fee has been waived |
$ 0.00 |
| 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* |
$5,680.00 | |
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Student fees Due one month prior to start of Semester 1* |
$1,063.00 $170.00 (UPASS) |
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| Total for Semester 1 | $10,413.00 | |
| Semester 2 Fees |
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Semester 2 Tuition Due 1 month prior to start of Semester 2 |
$9,180.00 $170.00 (UPASS) |
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| Total for Semester 2 | $9,350.00 | |
| Program Total | $19,763.00 | |
| 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 program | $1,063.00 |
- For new students, once you receive your acceptance letter, the deposit is required to secure your seat. You must pay your deposit to receive a Provincial Attestation Letter. The deposit will be applied to your first semester tuition fees.
- 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.
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.