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Course Description

This project planning course, based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI’s) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), focuses on the activities and functions involved in developing a comprehensive plan to create the project deliverables. First, provide a solid foundation for project planning and execution by learning how to develop a project scope definition. After, you’ll learn how to create the key documents to help structure your projects, such as schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource, quality, and procurement plans. In addition, you’ll investigate the human dimension of project planning while also learning how to design a project organization tailored to the needs of your project, and how to develop key metrics to measure and communicate project performance.

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:

  • Customize the planning process for your project based on key planning variables;
  • Develop a scope definition that provides a solid foundation for project planning and execution;
  • Create the schedule, resource, and cost components of your project plan;
  • Create the quality, procurement, and risk elements of your project plan;
  • Design a project organization that effectively and efficiently accomplishes the project work;
  • Develop key project metrics to measure performance throughout your project.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Planning Projects
Type
Lecture - In Person
Days
T, W, Th
Time
8:30AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 12, 2023
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Oct 10, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Oct 10, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2023 to Oct 11, 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
Planning Projects
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
8:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 28, 2023 to Dec 21, 2023
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
May 17, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Nov 30, 2023 to Dec 14, 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

Prerequisites: 
There are no prerequisites for this course. 

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.

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

Section Title
Planning Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 22, 2024 to Mar 03, 2024
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $739.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to Feb 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to Feb 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2024 to Feb 19, 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
Planning Projects
Type
Lecture - In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2024 to Feb 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 01, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 01, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2024 to Feb 05, 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
Planning Projects
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
8:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Feb 20, 2024 to Mar 14, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2023 to Feb 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Feb 17, 2024 to Feb 20, 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
Planning Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 13, 2024 to Jun 23, 2024
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to May 23, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 02, 2023 to May 23, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 24, 2024 to Jun 10, 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
Planning Projects
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Aug 18, 2024
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $729.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2023 to Jul 18, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2023 to Jul 18, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 19, 2024 to Aug 05, 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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