Program Description
The Professional Project Administrator (PPA) program micro-credential is an employment-focused, online training designed to equip you with relevant, applied learning to build a professional, industry-transferable skill set.
The PPA provides the skills and tools needed to start a successful career in the rapidly growing field of project administration. Graduates have secured roles in various sectors, including health, education, non-profit, government, media, and Indigenous organizations. Some have also utilized their skills to launch their own businesses.
Program Outline
Through this micro-credential, you will:
- Gain foundational knowledge in project management techniques applicable across job sectors
- Explore an internationally accepted framework from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for managing diverse projects
- Learn traditional project management methodologies to inform and diversify your project management skills
- Delve into collective leadership, leveraging personal and collective capacities for community development
- Develop strategies for building relationships, mobilizing resources, and coordinating efforts to achieve project goals
- Focus on data management, learning to create meaningful narratives and visually engaging content to support decision-making
- Sort through data and information clutter, safeguarding it and telling a compelling story for organizational action
- Optionally, prepare for the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation through PMI at an additional fee
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this micro-credential, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of collective leadership theories and practices, applying them in real-world situations
- Develop project management skills, including defining project scope, developing plans, managing resources, and monitoring progress
- Collect, analyze, and report data effectively, understanding its importance in organizational decision-making
- Collaborate effectively with others across disciplines to achieve shared goals and objectives
- Apply ethical principles to leadership, project management, and data reporting decisions
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences using appropriate technologies and media
- Innovate and generate new ideas to solve complex problems in leadership, project management, and data management
- Use critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions
- Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that impact leadership, project management, and data management
- Engage in lifelong learning and continuous improvement for ongoing professional development
Who the Program is for
This program is ideal for aspiring and current project administrators, professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills, and individuals interested in entering or advancing in sectors like health, education, non-profit, government, and media. It’s also suitable for those aiming to transition into project administration or start their own businesses.
PMP Exam Prep Option
Upon completion of the PPA program, participants will also have the option to prepare for the Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation through the Project Management Institute (PMI) at an additional fee.
Delivery Format
This micro-credential offers flexible online courses tailored for working professionals. You will engage in a blended online learning experience, combining synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods.
This approach ensures a dynamic learning environment where you can participate in real-time virtual interactions while also having the flexibility to access materials and activities at your own pace.
Anticipated learner effort is 4-6 hours per week, per course.
Notes
- Register and complete individual courses at your own pace or select the bundle option to register for all courses in the certificate at once.
- We recommend certificates be completed within 2 years.
- Note, courses are subject to availability and listed courses are not guaranteed to be offered every term.
Our advisors are also here by email to answer your questions and provide you with the information you need, including:
- Certificate and course details
- Campus and student services
