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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
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2023 to Nov 16, 2023
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $549.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Nov 03, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Nov 03, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2023 to Nov 07, 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

This course will be delivered through a Zoom platform and is very interactive. We encourage everyone to use their camera and microphone to receive a collaborative experience.

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Section Title
Initiating Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 16, 2024 to Feb 26, 2024
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Jan 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Jan 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2024 to Feb 03, 2024
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
Lecture - In Person
Days
M, T
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 22, 2024 to Jan 23, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Jan 18, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Jan 18, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 19, 2024 to Jan 22, 2024
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
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
8:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2024 to Feb 15, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 02, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 02, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2024 to Feb 06, 2024
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
Mar 26, 2024 to May 06, 2024
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Apr 05, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to Apr 05, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2024 to Apr 23, 2024
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 21, 2024 to Jul 01, 2024
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to May 31, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 13, 2022 to May 31, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 18, 2024
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
Jul 15, 2024 to Aug 25, 2024
Contact Hours
14.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $559.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to Jul 25, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to Jul 25, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 26, 2023 to Aug 12, 2024
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.

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