PROJ 022 - Planning Projects
Course Description
Projects can fail for a variety of reasons, often stemming from issues in planning, execution or external factors. Make planning one of your best tools.
This 21-hour 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. You'll gain a solid foundation for project planning and execution by learning how to develop a project scope definition. You’ll also learn how to create 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, 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.
Register for our online asynchronous format if you need a more flexible, independent approach to learning. Register for our in-person, classroom-based or virtual options if you prefer learning in a social setting. Regardless of format, you'll get access to engaging online content and assessments and tap into the expert guidance of our industry-trained instructor who will ensure you get the most from this applied learning experience. This course is part of the Project Management Certificate of Completion.
Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.
This course is ideal if you:
- are preparing for project management roles or enhancing skills to align with PMI’s standards and best practices
- are responsible for managing projects and want to enhance your skills to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in managing projects
- are pursuing PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
"PMI", "PMBOK", "CAPM", "PMP" are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll 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
- develop key project metrics to measure performance throughout your project
- design a project organization that effectively and efficiently accomplishes the project work.
You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through four assignments. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.
Earn a SAIT micro-credential
This course qualifies for the SAITMicro badge. Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge. Learn more.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Funding Opportunities
Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
There are no specific admission requirements (academic and/or work experience). Any industry-related experience you already have will be beneficial.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Delivery formats: For your convenience, we offer delivery of this course in scheduled online asynchronous, virtual or in-person classroom format. Learn more about our delivery formats.
Course completion: Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. There is also the opportunity to earn a SAITMicro digital badge, if you have met the earning criteria. Complete all courses required for the Project Management Certificate of Completion to receive your SAIT certificate credential.
This course may be used toward educational prerequisites for attaining PMI certifications or toward professional development units (PDUs) to maintain certifications. Additional education, exams and/or work experience requirements may apply.
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Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Project Management Certificate of Completion : Required Courses