Project Administration

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Basic Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Essentials, Business Financial Management, Business Math, Business Negotiations, Business Presentations, Business Supervisory, Business Communication, Customer Service, MS Office, Windows OS, Office Procedures.

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must be Grade 12 graduates, or equivalent, or have Mature Student status (19 years of age or over with at least one year out of high school) and subject to the discretion of the college Director.

Grade 12 or equivalent graduates who cannot supply appropriate proof and Mature Students will be required to complete an entrance examination to properly assess their personal strengths and weaknesses. The minimum passing grade for this examination is 75%.

Program Prerequisites:

Introduction to Keyboarding
Keyboard Skill Building Level 1
Introduction to Personal Computers

Program Highlights

Project Management is a function of business that is growing in relevance, recognition and scope. The Project Administration program is positioned as an entry-level opportunity to this profession and will allow our students a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment.

Our program is designed to prepare students for the industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation, in addition to software, business and employability skills necessary to be successful as members of a project management team. The certification coupled with other skills acquired from the diploma will give students opportunities for career growth and advancement.
This program provides students with:

The knowledge and skills necessary to lead and/or assist in the coordination and/or administration of projects for a variety of business sectors.
The knowledge competencies towards preparation of industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: negotiating, decision making, teamwork, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
A solid knowledge of project administration and management practices and principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Careers Opportunities

Graduates of this program are employed in Healthcare and social assistance, public administration, wholesale trade, finance and insurance, retail trade, and other services. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program are:

Administrative Officer
Administrative Services Coordinator
Business Services Officer
Implementation Officer
Office Coordinator
Planning Officer
Public Trustee

What Our Graduates Say

When I first visited Academy of Learning College the office staff members were welcoming and very friendly. I graduated with a Diploma in Project Administration which helped me obtain my PMP Certification shortly afterwards. I highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone looking to advance further in their career.

A. Naroozi

Academy of Learning College helped me upgrade my skills… inspired me to focus and never give up. The flexible class schedule helped me so much and my confidence and self esteem was so much better. Thank you AOLC.

M. Krish

I was thrilled to be approved for the Marketing Coordinator program and attend as a Second Career student at Academy of Learning College. I learned at my own pace, developed great relationships with the other students and the instructors, and now currently work as a Marketing Coordinator with an insurance organization.

M. Valdez

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