Overview
The part-time Project Management Associate Certificate prepares you for overseeing projects and workflow management. Learn effective methods for managing projects, teams, costs, and more. Upon completion, you'll be ready for the PMI certification exam, with options for the PMP or CAPM designation to enhance your job opportunities.
Project management skills are necessary in almost every single business and industry, and many employers are specifically looking for project management credentials. By developing your resume and skill set with the practical, job-relevant skills BCIT is known for, you can advance your career within as little as one year with your associate certificate. The courses in this program are based on the PMI® body of knowledge and are developed by working professionals to give you a solid foundation for project management. In addition to earning your certificate, you also have the opportunity for a series of short duration workshops that focus on specific project management topics.
About the program
- Part-time, flexible studies
- Learn to organize and manage a variety of projects for almost any career
- Frequently asked questions [PDF] about this certificate program
Find out more about how BCIT prepares you for success in the Program Details.
Who should complete the Project Management Associate Certificate?
This program might be right for you if:
- You’re working in a position that requires overseeing projects
- You want to effectively manage workflow
- You’re looking to develop skills you can use to advance a career in almost any industry
Start training for the project management skills employers are looking for—enroll today at the Entrance Requirements page!
What grads can do
The skills you learn in this program give you knowledge and expertise you can apply immediately as professional development to almost any existing position. You can also use the coordination, organization, and management training in this program to seek out new opportunities to advance your career.
You’ll also have the opportunity to write the Project Management Institute (PMI)® certification exam and get a PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)® or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation to help expand your job prospects even further.
Find out about some specific opportunities awaiting you at the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course or work towards a credential at your own pace.
Part-time courses are offered in various scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring/Summer (April).
To earn your credential, you must complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Applications are processed throughout the year.
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
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Courses
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
The flexible course schedule in this program gives you the core competencies in project management in a way that matches your pace and needs. Developed by working industry professionals, these courses offer you a variety of skills and knowledge you can use immediately in your day-to-day work, including topics like schedule management, team management, cost management, and more.
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Required courses: | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
OPMT 1187 | Project Management Essentials | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2500 | Project Scope and Schedule Management | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2505 | Project Resourcing and Cost Management | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2510 | Project Quality and Risk Management | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2515 | Project Communication and Team Management | 3.0 | |
OPMT 3520 | Project Management Capstone | 3.0 | |
OPMT 3525 | CAPM Certification Exam Preparation | 1.5 | |
Complete 3.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
BLAW 3100 | Business Law | 4.0 | |
BLDT 1031 | Site Processes in Construction | 3.0 | |
BUSA 2905 | Managing Conflict in the Workplace | 3.0 | |
BUSA 3015 | Negotiation Skills | 3.0 | |
BUSA 3105 | Leadership 1 - People Skills | 3.0 | |
BUSA 4705 | Leading People and Teams Across Cultures | 4.0 | |
HLED 7270 | Project Leadership in Health Care | 3.0 | |
MKTG 2225 | Project Management in Marketing | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1173 | Agile Project Management | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 22.5 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
By studying with today’s professionals in project management, you’ll be developing skills you can use in industries including health care, engineering, construction, digital media, sales/marketing and consulting. Employers in almost every industry are seeking individuals with project management knowledge.
The courses in this program are based on the Project Management Institute’s body of knowledge and give you a solid foundation for learning project management. In addition, the courses are designed to provide the you with the knowledge to write the Project Management Institute (PMI)® certification exam for the PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® credential and the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential.
Through this program, you’ll learn the best methods for managing projects, teams of employees, costs, and more, all to help you grow the skills and confidence you need for a rewarding career in project management.
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
BCIT is known for the practical skills you need for daily success and long-term effectiveness in your career. By earning your associate certificate, you’ll be developing knowledge and credentials that not only make your resume more attractive to employers, but also help make you successful at finding, securing, and excelling in your choice of jobs.
Some job opportunities include:
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Office Coordinator/Manager
- Creative Services Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator/Manager
Upon graduation, you’ll have the option to write the Project Management Institute (PMI)® certification exam and get their PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP)® or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation to help expand your job prospects even further.
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
Professional associations
Project Management Institute (PMI)- Go back Program Details
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Contact Us
Ruth MacKay
Flexible Learning Program Assistant – Operations Management
Tel: 604-412-7417
Email: Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca
Juan Azmitia
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Operations Management
Tel: 604-453-4005
Email: Juan_Azmitia@bcit.ca
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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