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Today's projects demand flexibility. This course equips you with the agile mindset, tools, and techniques needed to lead projects in environments where requirements evolve, priorities shift, and speed of delivery matters. You'll explore Agile frameworks and learn how to apply them alongside — or in place of — traditional waterfall approaches, and develop the judgment to know when each is appropriate.

Put everything you've learned to the test. Built around a real-world case study, this capstone course places you in the role of a newly hired project manager brought in to rescue a troubled project. Working in a team, you'll diagnose what went wrong, develop a recovery plan, and apply the full range of project management concepts and leadership skills from across the program. It's a powerful way to consolidate your learning and walk away with applied experience you can speak to directly.

Great project managers don't just manage tasks — they lead people. Based on original research by instructor and project leadership expert Robert Goatham, this course examines how effective project leaders think, communicate, and build buy-in across teams and stakeholders. You'll learn how to navigate the nuanced realities of influencing without authority, driving alignment, and sustaining momentum through uncertainty — skills that are essential for anyone leading from the middle of an organization.

Build competencies in project management and complete 3 of the 5 required courses in the UBC Certificate in Project Management program within one term:

Every successful project starts with a solid foundation. This course introduces you to the principles, processes, and vocabulary of project management, equipping you to plan and initiate projects with clarity and purpose. You'll explore how well-planned, well-managed projects create value for organizations of all sizes and across all industries — and learn the practical tools needed to get your projects off on the right foot.

Go deeper into the project management processes that form the backbone of PMI's recommended practices. This course covers the structured lifecycle of a project — from detailed planning and scheduling to monitoring, controlling, and closing — giving you the analytical tools and discipline to keep your projects on track even as complexity increases.