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Project Administration Diploma Program at Scarborough’s Academy of Learning®

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.

Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.

Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Type: Diploma

Anticipated Salary: C$40,000 – C$71,000

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Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students

Program Category: Business

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Program Syllabus

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 access point to this profession and will give students a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. The program provides the basic foundation towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. This certification 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 basic foundation towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
Professional skills in high demand by employers, including negotiating, decision making, team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research, and problem-solving
A solid knowledge of project administration and management practices and principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are employed in healthcare and social assistance, public administration, wholesale trade, finance and insurance, retail, 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
Core Courses
Upon completion of the program, the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

Operating Systems
- Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
Word Processing
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Database Management
- Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
Office Skills
- Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2, Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and Internet Fundamentals
Graphics/Presentation
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
Business Skills
- Business Essentials, Business Verbal Communication, Business Negotiations & Contracts, Business Financial Management, Business Supervisory Skills, Business Presentations, Business Correspondence Level 1 and Level 2, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Business Math, Customer Service, Project Level 1 and Level 2, Management Fundamentals, and Project Management Fundamentals Levels 1 and 2
Job Readiness/Employability Skills
- Job Search and Résumé Writing and Employment Success Strategies

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