Part-time, in classProject Management Certificate
Program details
| Format | Part-time in Surrey |
| Schedule | Classes meet every few weeks during the day on Fridays and Saturdays. |
| Duration | You can complete the program in as little as five months. You have up to two years to finish.* *Beginning on the day you start your first course (as long as the course is part of the program's curriculum when you apply). |
| Upcoming terms | You may start in any month with most courses, but prerequisites may apply. See individual courses for details. |
| Courses | There are 13 required courses. |
| Learning materials | See individual courses for required textbook. The cost of textbooks is not included in your tuition. |
| Tuition | Tuition is based on the total cost of individual course fees, which range from $380 to $760. |
| Application fee | $75 (non-refundable) |
| Application deadline | Apply anytime. There is no application deadline for this program. |
Learning environment
You'll have the opportunity to take an active role in your project management training and learn by doing. Courses are a combination of lectures, presentations, discussions and practical examples.
Group work will prepare you to function as a member of a high-performing project team. You'll go through each course with others with whom you can share professional experience and ideas.
Coursework: What to expect
Most of SFU’s project management courses will have pre-reading and take-home assignments. You will also make presentations and participate in class exercises, group discussions and case studies.
Learning materials
By the time you have completed the last course in the program, we expect that you will have read through A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition. This textbook is available to purchase through the PMI website. See individual courses for further textbook information. The cost of textbooks is not included in your tuition.
Graduation requirements
To complete the Project Management Certificate, complete and pass all courses and submit a graduation request form. We evaluate all courses on a pass/fail basis using a combination of your assignments, individual or group projects, exams, participation and attendance.
Attendance and participation throughout the full duration of a course is mandatory if you wish to be eligible to receive the Project Management Certificate. Please note that we ask you to be in the classroom at the posted starting time.