Certification Programs

Gold Seal Certification Credits

This course allows you to earn credits towards Gold Seal Certification Program, subject to approval upon review. Keep in mind that 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit. You can see the course hours in the curriculum section on this page. Minimum passing mark requirement of 75%.

When you've completed this course

you'll have gained a deep understanding of advanced project management techniques like budgeting, quality management, communication, procurement, and risk management.

  • Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling

    Develop detailed project schedules, allocate resources efficiently, and manage potential risks to ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines, minimizing delays and cost overruns.

  • Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management

    Ability to establish clear communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and resolve conflicts and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members, and suppliers.

  • Comprehensive Risk Management

    Mastering risk management to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, as well as develop and implement effective risk response plans to safeguard project success.

A few more words...

on managing complex projects.

Managing complex projects requires adept navigation through unforeseen challenges and rapidly changing circumstances. One crucial aspect to understand is the importance of adaptability and resilience when facing evolving project requirements, emerging risks, and shifting stakeholder expectations. Successful project managers must cultivate the ability to adapt their strategies, techniques, and approaches, consistently reassessing the project landscape to make well-informed decisions. Embracing a mindset of continuous learning and growth while staying open to new ideas and innovations can significantly enhance a project manager's ability to deliver complex projects effectively, even in the most dynamic and uncertain environments.

Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 64 hours.

    1. 1.0 Introduction

    2. 1.1 Course Overview and Target Audience

    3. 1.2 Detailed Course Outline and Structure

    4. 1.3 Required Pre-requisites and Time Investment

    5. 1.4 Assessment and Certification Information

    6. 1.5 Course Content Format

    7. 1.6 Assignment - General Knowledge

    1. 2.0 Introduction

    2. 2.1 Overview of Project Management

    3. 2.1 Overview of Project Management - Quiz

    4. 2.2 The Project Management Process

    5. 2.2 The Project Management Process - Quiz

    6. 2.3 Understanding Project Constraints

    7. 2.3 Understanding Project Constraints - Quiz

    8. 2.4 Setting Realistic Project Goals

    9. 2.4 Setting Realistic Project Goals - Quiz

    10. 2.5 Assignment

    1. 3.0 Introduction

    2. 3.1 Developing a Project Schedule

    3. 3.1 Developing a Project Schedule - Quiz

    4. 3.2 Managing Project Risk

    5. 3.2 Managing Project Risk - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Managing Project Resources

    7. 3.3 Managing Project Resources - Quiz

    8. 3.4 Using Project Management Software

    9. 3.4 Using Project Management Software - Quiz

    10. 3.5 Assignment

    1. 4.0 Introduction

    2. 4.1 Developing a Project Budget

    3. 4.1 Developing a Project Budget - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Tracking Project Costs

    5. 4.2 Tracking Project Costs - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Managing Change Orders

    7. 4.3 Managing Change Orders - Quiz

    8. 4.4 Handling Project Overruns

    9. 4.4 Handling Project Overruns - Quiz

    10. 4.5 Assignment

    1. 5.0 Introduction

    2. 5.1 Defining Project Quality

    3. 5.1 Defining Project Quality - Quiz

    4. 5.2 Developing a Quality Management Plan

    5. 5.2 Developing a Quality Management Plan - Quiz

    6. 5.3 Conducting Project Inspections

    7. 5.3 Conducting Project Inspections - Quiz

    8. 5.4 Measuring Project Performance

    9. 5.4 Measuring Project Performance - Quiz

    10. 5.5 Assignment

    1. 6.0 Introduction

    2. 6.1 Establishing Effective Communication Channels

    3. 6.1 Establishing Effective Communication Channels - Quiz

    4. 6.2 Managing Stakeholder Expectations

    5. 6.2 Managing Stakeholder Expectations - Quiz

    6. 6.3 Managing Conflict Resolution

    7. 6.3 Managing Conflict Resolution - Quiz

    8. 6.4 Using Project Dashboards

    9. 6.4 Using Project Dashboards - Quiz

    10. 6.5 Assignment

About this course

  • $869.00
  • 90 lessons

Collaboration is essential

The benefit of timely feedback

All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.

A word from the training platform creator

Doina Dobre, P.Eng., GSC

Acquiring project management techniques and applying them to real-world projects can be extremely rewarding. These techniques encompass a wide range of essential practices, such as effective time management, risk assessment and management, stakeholder communication, budgeting, planning, scope and quality management, and project closure. It's important to recognize that all of these skills are interconnected and rely on one another to ensure project success. Rather than focusing on just a few of these skills, it's crucial for project managers to build a strong foundation in all aspects of project management. This comprehensive skill set is what sets apart exceptional project managers who can consistently drive projects to success. By cultivating and strengthening these abilities, project managers become invaluable team members who are instrumental in turning project visions into reality, ultimately leading to both personal and organizational growth.