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Course Description

Learn how to properly initiate and begin the planning process for your projects. Based on the latest version of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), this course introduces you to a variety of organizational structures and explains the spectrum of project delivery methods, from Waterfall to Agile. This will equip you to select the best delivery approach for your project environment.

From there, learn how to write a Project Charter, perform a Stakeholder Analysis and create a Project Communication Plan. You’ll even explore the difference between project management and leadership and discuss leadership styles.

This course may be used toward educational prerequisites for attaining PMI certifications or toward professional development units (PDUs) to maintain certifications.

Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.

"PMBOK" is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • identify the strategic context of a project and understand how it aligns with the organization’s strategic goals
  • analyze a broad range of project options and select the solution that best supports your organization’s strategic goals
  • use essential project analysis tools and techniques to support organizational alignment
  • analyze various organizational structures and their influence on the project environment
  • choose the project development approach that best supports your project type and organizational needs, ranging from predictive to agile
  • initiate your project effectively by complete essential initiation tasks and documentation
  • apply the principles of servant leadership to support the project environment.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 27, 2023 to May 07, 2023
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Apr 06, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Apr 06, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2023 to Apr 24, 2023
Required Software
Internet access
Reading List / Textbook

Access to a free online version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) is included for the duration of this course. You also have the option to buy a hard copy or e-book from your preferred vendor.

Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Extensions: 
One optional extension is available for purchase. This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials. 
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course. 

Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 22, 2023 to Jul 02, 2023
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Jun 01, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Jun 01, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to Jun 19, 2023
Required Software
Internet access
Reading List / Textbook

Access to a free online version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) is included for the duration of this course. You also have the option to buy a hard copy or e-book from your preferred vendor.

Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Extensions: 
One optional extension is available for purchase. This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials. 
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course. 

Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Seminar
Days
Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Jul 13, 2023 to Jul 14, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2022 to Jul 09, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2022 to Jul 09, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2023 to Jul 13, 2023
Reading List / Textbook

Access to a free online version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) is included for the duration of this course. You also have the option to buy a hard copy or e-book from your preferred vendor.

Section Notes

Before Course Start – Campus Access:

If you have any questions, contact conedadvising@sait.ca.   

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 24, 2023 to Sep 03, 2023
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Aug 03, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Aug 03, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Aug 04, 2023 to Aug 21, 2023
Required Software
Internet access
Reading List / Textbook

Access to a free online version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) is included for the duration of this course. You also have the option to buy a hard copy or e-book from your preferred vendor.

Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Extensions:
One optional extension is available for purchase. This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course.

Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Internet Paced - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Aug 08, 2023 to Aug 17, 2023
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2022 to Aug 04, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2022 to Aug 04, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Aug 05, 2023 to Aug 08, 2023
Required Software
Internet access
Reading List / Textbook

Access to a free online version of the PMBOK® Guide (Seventh Edition) is included for the duration of this course. You also have the option to buy a hard copy or e-book from your preferred vendor.

Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Schedule: 
This course will be delivered virtually using Zoom & Brightspace/D2L. Zoom sessions will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays between August 8 and August 17 from 8:30am - 12:00 pm. 

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience.

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