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Diploma in Project Management

Develop the skills for full-cycle project management & prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

In British Columbia, this program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Develop the skills to successfully plan, lead, manage, and deliver strategic projects on budget & on time.

Develop the technical, leadership, and business strategy skills required to move a project along its lifecycle phases.  Build your understanding of project management principles and how they relate to the eight project performance domains according to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). In this program, you will explore topics like managing project scope and change, creating project plans, understanding staffing and risk management, classic and agile approaches, goal setting, and other skills.  The program will prepare you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

A Diploma in Project Management can open dynamic career opportunities in a variety of industries, with almost 87 million people expected to be working in project management roles globally by 2027.

Why Choose the Diploma in Project Management.

Learn about the stages of full-cycle project management and build career skills that are transferable to any industry and will support your success and growth in a variety of roles.
Choose a co-op to build your Canadian experience and career networks for an extra edge on getting hired upon graduation.
Get customized career search and co-op placement support from our Co-op Advising Team who have developed strong links to industry partner organizations.
Explore the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), a recognized set of standard terminology and practices used for project management.
Explore both classic and agile approaches to managing projects and discover the advantages and use cases of each.
Learn from industry experts with recent project management experience.
Prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam - students who pass the exam will secure a globally-recognized qualification.

CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Vancouver

PROGRAM LENGTH

ACADEMIC

Evening 64-66 weeks

CO-OP

Evening 114-116 weeks

• Academic Evening Schedule includes 50 weeks study 14 weeks scheduled breaks
• Co-op Evening Schedule includes 50 weeks study 14 weeks scheduled breaks + 50 weeks co-op placement

Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Evening
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2025: févr. 24, avr. 21, juin 16, oct. 06
      - 2026: mars 23, nov. 02
  - Show Dates

Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Winter Breaks:
- Evening:
- - Vancouver:
  - déc. 22, 2025 - janv. 02, 2026
  - déc. 14, 2026 - janv. 01, 2027

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

ILSC University Pathway : minimum level I4
- IELTS Academic/IELTS General Training/IELTS One Skill Retake: minimum overall score of 6
- TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 60
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 50
- CELPIP: minimum score of 8
- Duolingo: minimum score of 105
- PTE Academic/PTE Core: minimum overall score of 52
- Cambridge Main Suite Exams: B2 First – grade B

ADMISSIONS

View our Admissions Page for more information about accepted proof of language proficiency, as well as other general admission requirements applicable to your chosen campus

Study Schedules

Study schedules apply to all academic parts of your program. If your program includes a Co-op work placement, your work schedule will be determined based on the needs of your employer.

Select Campus:

Vancouver

Evening Schedule

Tue-Thu
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
9.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 20

Why Choose Co-op?

Co-op or “co-operative education” combines academic study with a work placement related to your study area. This popular Canadian learning approach provides students with hands-on experience in their study field, quality references, and networks that will give them a competitive edge for finding future work and growing their career.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CO-OP

Take the Diploma in Project Management co-op and build work experience in entry-level positions like:

Project Manager (or Junior Project Manager)
Project Administrator
Project Coordinator
Project Team Leader

Career outcomes for this program fall under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 1221 Administrative Officers

Program Courses

Note that the Manage Operational Plans course has been integrated into Project Management Essentials.
Courses are listed alphabetically and may not be scheduled in this order.

Explore the foundational theories and principles of successful project management and gain an overview of the project life cycle and the integration of project management processes from initiation through to close.

Learn the fundamental skills necessary for the Canadian workplace. Explore topics such as oral and written communication, computer skills, and workplace preparation. The course will also cover the necessary skills needed for academic study in the program.

Learn how to identify, analyze and refine project costs to produce a budget, and how to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project costs. Explore methods for managing risks that may impact the achievement of project objectives. This can involve identifying, analyzing, treating, and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. You will also learn quality management techniques such as exploring quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.

Learn to determine and manage project scope and time during projects which involves obtaining project authorization, developing a scope management plan, managing the application of project scope controls, determining and implementing the project schedule, and assessing time management outcomes.

Explore human resources management as it relates to projects. This involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. Learn how to link people, ideas, and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes.

This course introduces students to the concept of management by exploring the roles and functions of managers in a business environment. The purpose of the course is to enhance the students' understanding of the elements of the management processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational activities. The course is designed to build a foundation of knowledge needed in future management courses.

This targeted course will help you understand the CAPM Certification and application process, and help you review the key themes and topics that the exam covers.

Get introduced to the foundational theories and principles of agile project management, an iterative approach to project management that responds to change and adapts to and integrates new information and learning that happens along the project life cycle.

Discover how to integrate and balance the overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement across the project life cycle; and how to align and track project objectives to comply with organizational goals, strategies, and objectives.

Learn the fundamental skills necessary for the Canadian workplace. Students will learn topics such as oral and written communication, computer skills, and workplace preparation. The course will also cover the necessary skills needed for academic study in their program.

During the co-op work placement, students will put their skills into practise in a local workplace in a position related to their specific program objectives. Students will be required to complete job tasks as assigned to them by the employer. In addition, students are required to provide regular feedback (monthly) on their placement experience to Greystone College using prescribed reporting forms.

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Develop the skills for full-cycle project management & prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

Develop the skills to successfully plan, lead, manage, and deliver strategic projects on budget & on time.