NPM340
Project Management for the Non-Profit Sector
Enhance your project planning, management and leadership skills specifically for the non-profit field. You will consider the unique constraints, pressures and risks inherent to project-based work in the non-profit sector. In addition to becoming familiar with project management techniques, you will learn to take an approved project concept and extend it into a set of activities that can be defined, managed, controlled and implemented successfully.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $855-$875
Can be applied to:
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, Sep 10 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 17 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 24 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 1 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 8 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 15 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 22 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 29 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 4 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Dec 3 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Use the essential components of successful project management
- Select appropriate tools and techniques for an effective project manager’s toolkit
- Apply project management concepts within a non-profit context
- Develop a detailed project plan that specifies key activities, timelines and resources for successful execution in the non-profit sector
- Implement core project management techniques from concept approval to final delivery
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend about 10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.