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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 100 – Business Math
This is a fundamental course in Business Mathematics. Topics covered include: Mathematics of Merchandising, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Annuities, Loan Amortization, and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis. This course is designed to encourage students to develop mathematical skills and abilities by applying them to common business situations. Regardless of his or her prior math experiences, this course will enhance the learner’s ability to use mathematics to solve problems and make sound decisions from both a career and personal perspective.

CC 120 – Economics
This introductory course emphasizes macroeconomics. Topics include economic principles such as opportunity cost; the law of diminishing returns; market price setting; price elasticity; and government price controls. Students also learn about unemployment, inflation, gross domestic product, money, banking and stabilization policies.

CC 139 – 21st Century Communications
This is a fundamental course in Business Mathematics. Topics covered include: Mathematics of Merchandising, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Annuities, Loan Amortization, and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis. This course is designed to encourage students to develop mathematical skills and abilities by applying them to common business situations. Regardless of his or her prior math experiences, this course will enhance the learner’s ability to use mathematics to solve problems and make sound decisions from both a career and personal perspective.

CC 140 – Communications
This introductory communications course emphasizes the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking business communication skills at a college level. Students write for various purposes and audiences and deliver short presentations to small groups. Students research, analyze, summarize and document information. Students self and peer evaluate written documents and oral presentations. Through reading, media response and discussion exercises, students improve their communication skills. Communicating in diverse teams and across cultures is emphasized.

CC 141 – Marketing 1
Marketing permeates our lives, from the advertising that we are exposed to on a daily basis, to the product decisions we make as consumers, to the need for all of us to communicate with and persuade others in order to accomplish our personal and professional goals. This course is designed to provide 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 that are needed to assess product, price, promotion and distribution options, and to make marketing mix recommendations for specific target markets.

CC 150 – Business Computer Applications 1
This course is the first part of an introduction to the computer skills required in business today. It provides the student with an introduction to computer file management and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Semester 2 (12 weeks)
CC 105 – Small Business Management
Students learn the challenges of starting a new business. Topics include strategic approaches to small business, small business startups, funding sources, market feasibility, buying a small business and franchising. Students begin to develop skills in financial management, market management, operations, human resources management and general small business management. Preparation of a business plan is a key experiential exercise.

CC 106 – Business Simulation
In this course, students will participate in a computer-based business simulation, designed to help them begin applying some of the foundational business principles introduced in other courses. Working in teams, students will manage a simulated business and make decisions related to all functional areas of business – marketing, operations, human resource management, and accounting. Teams will compete against other “businesses” managed by their peers. Success in the simulation will depend upon each team’s ability to work together, analyze the competitive environment and make decisions that will allow their “business” to outperform the rest.

CC 130 – Operations Management 1
This course introduces the learner to the operations management profession. An operations manager is concerned with the planning, decision-making and actions required to produce and deliver the organization’s goods and/or services, as opposed to marketing its products, managing its human resources or accounting for its finances. Operations managers work in virtually all enterprises – manufacturing, service, government, for-profit and not-for-profit. Operations managers work in many parts of the organization, including Purchasing and Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Quality Management, Scheduling, Transportation and Logistics, and Front-line Supervision to name a few. This course will introduce the student to the wide range of career opportunities in the Operations Management field, and help participants assess whether they are suited to a career in this fast-paced, highly rewarding field. Areas of study include productivity management, global issues in operations management, forecasting, managing quality, managing the supply chain, and managing inventory.

CC 151 – Business Computer Applications 2
This course will introduce and further develop Microsoft Excel skills that the student will need use in subsequent semesters and in the business world. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to prepare tables and graphs, use input fields, understand and be able to use Microsoft Excel insert functions and specialized functions. These functions include goal seeking, solver and data analysis.

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 280a - 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.
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 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 101 – Accounting 1
This course introduces financial accounting concepts. Students learn the double-entry accounting system, including the preparation of financial statements, closing entries, internal controls for cash and payroll accounting.

CC 131 – Operations Management 2
This second-level course continues the student’s introduction to the operations management profession and the wide variety of career paths that operations managers can pursue. Participants will continue to develop their awareness of the varied and complex roles that operations managers play in all enterprises – manufacturing, service, government, for-profit and not-for-profit. This course focuses on the analysis and decision-making that operations managers engage in as they strive for efficient, competitive production and delivery of the enterprise’s goods or services. Areas of study include process strategy, capacity planning, design of efficient facilities, and the various levels of planning needed to ensure that an organization can produce and deliver goods and services according to customer demands.

CC 230 – Human Resources 1
This course deals mainly with the factors that affect the overall workplace atmosphere. Topics include the strategic importance of human resources management, demographic challenges, job analysis and design, human resources planning, recruitment and selection, training and orientation, government and legal challenges, and problem-solving techniques. Students who successfully complete this course and HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II (HRM 2200) with a B standing receive full credit toward the Human Resources Administration course from the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO).

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 over-allocations.

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 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)
CC102 – Accounting 2
This course is a continuation of Accounting 1 and offers further insight into the field of accounting and how it serves the needs of the business community. We take an in-depth look at some specific items on the balance sheet, accounts receivable, inventory, capital assets, and current liabilities as well as the use of special journals, subsidiary ledgers, and end with an introduction to corporations. Applications of the principles learned will be applied to the preparation of financial statements, and in-depth problems, which emphasize the importance of accounting in decision making.

CC231 – Human Resources 2
This advanced course gives students an appreciation of the technical aspects of human resources. Topics include performance appraisal, compensation management, financial incentives, employee benefits and services, employee relations practices, the union/management framework, and health and safety. Students who successfully complete this course and HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I (CC230) with an average B standing receive a full credit toward the Human Resources Administration course from the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario.

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 – College PLA prep
This final term 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.