Course Overview
Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. This course will provide an overview about the complexity of the project manager role, introduce essential terminology, processes, and challenges. Overall, you will gain understanding on how project management is key to the success of any organization and the current best practices.
A major challenge for project managers is effectively organizing and bringing together multiple contributors to complete project deliverables within the time and resource constraints. Success depends upon skilled implementation of project management strategies and methodologies.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and issues involved in project management as well as be able to describe strategies and techniques used in effective project management. Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to the strategic planning and need for business acumen, and describe the essential role of a project manager as a leader of people within complex and evolving situations. Finally, you will be able to identify options for further career development and accreditation as a project management professional.
Industries
- Building mechanical design and commissioning
- Building systems evaluation, project management and inspection
- Building systems contracting and consulting
- Building controls design and servicing
- Technical engineering sales
- Mechanical and sheet metal estimating
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment design and manufacturing
Grad Employment Rate
Employment rates are reported by NAIT alumni, are for information purposes, and do not guarantee future employment opportunities. Please note that data for newer programs may not be included within this report.
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Take your career planning to the next level
This program can be used as a step toward earning higher credentials and/or certifications.
Further education at NAIT
Once you complete your credential, explore the programs below to specialize further or develop management skills.
Apprenticeship
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) recognizes graduates of the BEST diploma program for technical training credit for period 3 certification in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM) trade. Full credit for period 3, is granted upon successful challenge of the corresponding technical examination for the RACM trade and completion of the required 1560 hours of on the job training.
Post-secondary articulation agreements within Alberta are approved by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). To view the details of specific agreements, please visit transferalberta.ca or contact articulations@nait.ca For questions regarding transfer agreements or to obtain a course description/outline that is no longer available on our website, please contact articulations@nait.ca.
