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Project Management Diploma Co-op (PMD Co-op)
This 2-year program is tailored to address the learning and training needs of both experienced project managers facing new challenges and novices heading into their first project. The program is focused on providing participants with the knowledge and skills they need to excel as project managers, or associates, and is delivered in tandem with Western business classes to satisfy the needs of international learners. The program's curriculum is compatible with the project management industry standard set by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

PMD Co-op Details
  • 24 months (8 semesters)
  • Student who complete the Project Management Diploma Co-op will receive:
    • Canadian College Project Management diploma
    • Either a CAPM or PMP certification from PMI
    • Over 1000 hours of PM related work experience
Co-op Training
The Project management Co-op is an integral component of this program as it provides students with essential experience needed to meet the PMI criteria. As students return to their home country, the combination of a Western diploma and co-op is not only a competitive advantage, but allows students the opportunity to understand and experience the cultural and business nuances that can only be gained from a prolonged hands-on experience. The 48 week co-op is equal to the 48-weeks of academic classes students attend.
Canadian College Co-op Terms & Conditions
Semester 1 (12 weeks)
CC 139 - 21st Century Communication
Advances in technology are reshaping interpersonal communications, as well as how we mass communicate, advertise, organize and strategize in business. The knowledge that students are increasingly expected to demonstrate is transforming. 21st century skills include: information and communication technology (ICT) literacy, the ability to think and problem-solve, interpersonal and self-directional skills, global awareness, and financial, economic, business, and civic literacy. This course will be delivered on-line through a unique partnership with Apple’s iTunes University. On demand video lessons will be available each week for students to view along with weekly small assignments and four major assignments through the course.

CC 140 - Business Communication
This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of current communication theory and principles, understanding of how communication functions in the workplace and an awareness of how communication is influenced by emerging technology.

CC 141 - Marketing Principles
This course provides the student with an overview of the marketing concept and how it can be applied to any type of organization or service. Students also learn how key marketing concepts, principles, and theories can help marketers make effective decisions. Specifically the knowledge and understanding which are needed to assess product, price, promotion and distribution options, and to make marketing mix recommendations for specific target markets.

CC 130 - OB: Team Dynamics
Presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. The course will focus micro or individual factors such as personality, attitudes, perception, motivation and the ethical and social responsibility dimensions of management.

CC125 – e-Commerce 1
This course provides students with the fundamental principles of planning and developing a successful on-line business. It covers issues like key challenges to for IT managers, opportunity analysis and business model development.
Semester 2 (12 weeks)
CC 101 – Simply Accounting
This course covers the full accounting cycle for individuals with little or no accounting background. The course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the total accounting process, from recording business transactions to preparing basic financial statements.

CC 105 – Business Enterprise
This course combines a practical study of select topics of Canadian business law (business structures, contract law and employment law) with a business planning process (determining business models, business plan writing and pro-forma budgets). Participation in this course, taught by lawyers and business professionals, prepares students to understand how to correctly set up a small business enterprise.

CC 150 - Computer Concepts
This course introduces students to information technology, computers, and computer networks and their application in the workplace. The course provides a working knowledge of information technology and how it relates to a business environment to produce skills to enhance their personal productivity and problem solving using appropriate business application tools.

CC 405 – PM Fundamentals
This course introduces students to the framework information of project management. The terminology, processes, and knowledge areas of project management are defined to establish a basis upon which participants can develop and grow their project management knowledge, skills and attitudes

CC 280-a – Career Preparation & PLA portfolio
This course is designed to prepare students for future career placement. Students will integrate the diverse skills and accomplishments from the program to develop job targeted CV’s. They will also work with program directors to develop a Prior Learning Assessment portfolio aimed at transferring course credits for further academic studies.
Semester 3 & 4: Co-op (24 weeks)
CC 285a - Co-op 1
This 24-week Co-op will provide students the opportunity to apply their initial business skills in real world situations. Students will be assessed and interviewed so that they will be placed in a suitable company according to their interests and future goals. Students will report to the college once a month to update their PLA report as well as problem solve any issues with college staff. The Co-op supervisor will also make routine visits to the place of employment to stay on top of the student`s performance. Upon completion of the Co-op term, the student shall return to campus for their final evaluation by the employer, their Co-op supervisor as well as to complete their PLA Report and present a term project tailor made for each student.
Semester 5 (12 weeks)
CC 131 OB - Leadership/Change Management
Presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. The course will focus on four perspectives of organizations and management (integrative, functional, cultural and behavioral) including macro factors such as organizational structure, technology and environment as well as group factors such as group dynamics, leadership, conflict, change and decision making.

CC 233 – Introduction to HR
Designed for persons interested in management and/or supervision. It develops an understanding of significant human resource management processes and systems utilized in today's business and government organizations. Employment-related legislation and current human resource management issues are surveyed. Topics cover human resource management processes with some emphasis on practical application of the techniques studied.

CC 410 – PM Budgets & Scheduling
This course is designed to help participants plan and manage the schedule of a project using good project management practices. The purpose of this course is to provide guidance on resource cost estimating, budget baselining, and displaying budget information using various tools. Schedule management involves planning and controlling the resources and timelines of a project. Planning the schedule of the project includes estimating and allocating the resources, establishing the order of activities and interdependencies, then applying the activities to a calendar and leveling the resource overallocations

CC 420 – PM Risk Management
Project risk management is a critical aspect of successful project management. The process of risk management requires a proactive approach to plan, monitor and control the risks and achieve the objectives of the project successfully. This course provides insight and tools to improve project risk management and increase the probability of project success.
Semester 6 & 7: Co-op (24 weeks)
CC 285b - Co-op 2
This 24-week Co-op will provide students the opportunity to apply their expanded learned skills in real world situations. Students will have identified potential positions as a result of their CC285-a reports and feedback. Students will continue to report to the college once a month to update their PLA Report as well as problem solve any issues with college staff. The Co-op supervisor will also make routine visits to the place of employment to stay on top of the student`s performance. Upon completion of the Co-op term, the student shall return to campus for their final evaluation by the employer, their Co-op supervisor as well as to complete their PLA Report and present a term project tailor made for each student.
Semester 8 (12 weeks)
CC 126 – e-Commerce 2
This follow up to CC125 deals with much deeper process and policy issues. Students will be prepared to handle higher level management functions within an organization, including assessment and evaluation metrics as well as being able to provide accurate feedback concerning company policy issues and future trends.

CC 205 – Global Entrepreneurship
As global trade barriers come down, companies must learn to compete internationally. Global Entrepreneurship will introduce students to the fundamentals of International Trade. The student will learn to understand the context in which international trade takes place and recognizes the opportunities and challenges it represents for business. Students will learn to apply this knowledge to operate successfully in the international business environment.

CC 415 – PM Leadership
Project management involves technical skills like scheduling, budgeting, scope definition and quality management, but more importantly, effective management requires the project manager to possess behavioural skills to influence others.   It addresses such diverse, but equally important, roles of project leader as visionary, strategic manager and ethical leader. It is a hands-on guide detailing the specific steps you will need to follow in creating a project vision, reaching all project stakeholders and selling that vision. .

CC 480 – PM Exam Prep
The course is designed to prepare the student for either the CAPM or PMP exam with the goal of helping students pass the exam with a high margin. It focuses not only a detailed description of why the right answer is right, but why the three wrong answers are wrong. Course content is based on t studying what is on the exam PMI industry standards and criteria.

CC 280b – PM Portfolio
This final term course is designed to prepare students for both further academic and future career placement. Students will integrate the diverse skills and accomplishments from the program to develop career goals. They will also work with program directors to complete their Prior Learning Assessment portfolio aimed at transferring course credits for further academic studies or skill certification.