MCPM Program Perspectives

The Masters Certificate in Project Management is ideal for:

Project Managers from any industry, with at least one year experience, who wish to move up to a higher level in their field;
- A university degree is not required, but you do need a willingness to learn new concepts and work in groups with others
Mid- and senior-level managers who have completed an introductory project management program in recent years, and must now lead more complex projects;
Anyone who does NOT have their PMP® designation from PMI and who wishes to consolidate and certify their project management training for career success; or
Anyone with their PMP® in need of PDUs or wishing to brush up on the most current PM training.

Program Takeaways

Better manage your projects, from planning and team building to quality and cost management.
Become a stronger, more effective communicator and leader.
Be fully prepared to write the PMP® certification examination.
Advance to a senior level in project management.
Connect and network with other project managers.

Faculty

Learning Environment

Requirements

Prerequisites

A university degree is not required to attend this program. However, project managers with at least one year of project management experience, or those who have taken a short (1–3 days) Introduction to Project Management course in the past few years, would benefit most from this program.

In-House Delivery,
In-Company Training

Please note that any of the Masters Certificate in Project Management modules can be delivered in-company for groups of 10 or more.

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“MCPM taught me the science behind project Management and “why” to many of the tools commonly used. Class sessions provided immediate application opportunities to my roles as a project manager.”

Matthew Cronmiller,
Manager of Facilities Capital Construction
Island Health

“This is a great course if you really want to learn project management by doing. The case study that runs throughout the course translates learning into practical application which reinforces the learning. It is also a great introduction to higher level management/business courses.”

Victoria Smith, Special Projects and Sustainability Manager
Strathcona Regional District

“Taking this program after having led a number of projects helped me put the work I had been doing in better perspective and prepared me to take the next step in leading projects.”

Robert Stewart, Manager
Dispatch Training, Development & QI
BC Emergency Health Services

“This program provides excellent value both through its content and the way it is structured. Great topics, instructors and very good opportunities to share experience and knowledge with other participants.”

Laura Stoicescu, PMP, Project Manager
Fraser Stream Software

Participant Perspectives

One of the most valuable professional development programs I have attended to-date.

The course reference material, the suggested web pages, and other documentation, form unlimited source material to draw upon to make your project successful.

Testimonials

“I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing the project management field. It was challenging, very informative, and has inspired me to continue with this new path.”

Dan Germishuys, Technician
Shaw Communications

“MCPM taught me the science behind project Management and “why” to many of the tools commonly used. Class sessions provided immediate application opportunities to my roles as a project manager.”

Matthew Cronmiller,
Manager of Facilities Capital Construction
Island Health

“This is a great course if you really want to learn project management by doing. The case study that runs throughout the course translates learning into practical application which reinforces the learning. It is also a great introduction to higher level management/business courses.”

Victoria Smith, Special Projects and Sustainability Manager
Strathcona Regional District

“This course gave me the “why” to all the various leadership, planning, monitoring, and even operations plans that I deal with on a constant basis. MCPM weaves all these threads into a coherent fabric that leadership can use to propel their organizations to the next level.”

Jason Cheney, Commanding Officer
DND

“Taking this program after having led a number of projects helped me put the work I had been doing in better perspective and prepared me to take the next step in leading projects.”

Robert Stewart, Manager
Dispatch Training, Development & QI
BC Emergency Health Services

“The Masters Certificate in Project Management was extremely well presented by seasoned facilitators with extensive project management expertise, particularly in the knowledge areas they presented. It provided me with a firm foundation to go one step further and subsequently achieve my PMP® designation.

I now view projects from a much more disciplined perspective, recognizing the benefits of approaching them from the PMBOK framework. Although not in the job market at present, I have noticed a number of key position postings which either require, or will give special consideration to, candidates who have the MCPMP and/or PMP® designations.

‘Life is a project,’ and the Gustavson Business program really helped me to view projects objectively and methodically and to apply the principals of project management, as the project requires. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Marie Sturman
PMP

“This program provides excellent value both through its content and the way it is structured. Great topics, instructors and very good opportunities to share experience and knowledge with other participants.”

Laura Stoicescu, PMP, Project Manager
Fraser Stream Software

“The MCPM was great opportunity to learn from educated professionals in the fields and collaborate with team members of very different backgrounds to provide a fantastic learning experience.”

Muhammad Azam, CEO
Project Native

“Thank you very much for offering the Masters Certificate in Project Management through Gustavson Business. I have been managing web development projects since the mid-nineties, and I found that this program was a tremendous boost to my existing knowledge and skills.

One of the critical factors, I believe, is that many of the highly qualified instructors were not from the IT sector. It was extremely helpful to approach many of the project management knowledge areas from a variety of industries instead of relating to IT-only examples. This perspective really helped me get my head around the different practices, and learn how to apply them to my specific needs.

I came out of this program with a lot of value in both training material and insight to project management. I felt that this was one of the most valuable professional development programs I have attended to date.”

Jason Stearns, Project Director
Sage Internet Solutions Ltd.

“My clients and project sponsors understand the importance of getting things done right the first time and are willing to use the concepts learned in your courses. People have asked me to put on a quick project management overview for their work sections. It is great to see how they recognize you as an expert!

The training has brought all the previous ‘ad hoc’ jumbled project management processes learned on the job to a coherent framework that can be used no matter what the size or complexity of the project.

The course reference material, the suggested web pages, and other documentation form unlimited source material to draw upon to make your project successful. An incredible foundation to grow your PM skills!”

John Gallimore, Ministry of Forests
Government of BC

“A well-balanced learning experience, combining the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge with group learning, simulations, pratical applications and examples. This course was not only an excellent project management course but also an effective PMP® testing preparation. I walked away with a renewed zest for project management and an increased confidence in my capabilities and knowledge level as a project manager.”

Bob Franks, PMP, Project Manager
Cayenta Inc.

“This course was a great experience. All the instructors were top notch and well organized. I deal with a lot of the issues covered on a daily basis but had never realized how they fit into the overall structure of Project Management. The program was everything and more than I expected. This is one course that I looked forward to attending each day.”

Gordy Smart
Victoria Shipyards Ltd.

“It was a great experience for our team and if there was a fun award we would have aced that one. I am actually feeling a sense of loss at not being able to meet again with them. I think this is a clear sign of a meaningful and memorable journey far surpassing just the delivery of the nuts and bolts of project management.”

Don Evans, Manager
Computer Services, Camosun College

“The Masters Certificate in Project Management has provided me with:

a useful set of reference materials—I use the materials regularly as hands-on help

a great network of people to bounce ideas or problems off preparing for the PMI® exam

corporate recognition—once I had successfully completed the program and my PMI® certification I joined our corporate project management—this was a promotion for me”

Sam Van Der Merwe
PMP ICBC

“Absolutely fantastic. Taking the course has resulted in my career taking an rewarding new path in project management.”

Jeff Nordick
Federated Insurance Company of Canada

“This program provides excellent value both through its content and the way it is structured. Great topics, instructors and very good opportunities to share experience and knowledge with other participants.”

Laura Stoicescu
PMP, Project Manager, Fraser Stream Software

“As a manager who has been involved with many, many projects over the years without formal PM training, this course will be invaluable for me as I introduce a PM framework into my department in the next 12-18 months.”

Terry Cox, Director of IT Services
UCFV

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The Masters Certificate in Project Management is ideal for:

Program Takeaways

Requirements

Prerequisites

In-House Delivery,
In-Company Training

Need More Information?

Participant Perspectives

Testimonials

Submit Your Own Success Story!

Join our Growing List of Participating Organizations

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MCPM Program Perspectives

The Masters Certificate in Project Management is ideal for:

Program Takeaways

Requirements

Prerequisites

In-House Delivery, In-Company Training

Need More Information?

Participant Perspectives

Testimonials

Submit Your Own Success Story!

Join our Growing List of Participating Organizations

Ready to change the success of your future?

University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business

Latest Projects

Did You Know?

Get Social

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In-House Delivery,
In-Company Training