Project Administration
(Currently available in British Columbia)
Project Management is a function of business that is growing in relevance, recognition and scope. Our Project Administration program is positioned as an entry-level opportunity to this profession and will allow our students a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. Our program is designed to prepare students for the industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation, in addition to software, business and employability skills necessary to be successful as members of a project management team. The certification coupled with other skills acquired from the diploma 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 knowledge competencies towards preparation of industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
- Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: 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 trade, 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
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Administrators perform a wide range of project management support and administrative duties. Specific job duties vary with education and experience. Their duties may include:
- Assisting and supporting all activities related to managing projects, including preparation for meetings, project documentation, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables on behalf of the Project Manager, as well as assisting in creating work plans, schedules and meeting agendas
- Coordinating and monitoring project scheduling while updating the project management system
- Maintain documentation including any upgrades to plans, schedules, funding and status reports
- Prepare status reports in order to provide project status updates to management and ensure all procedures are followed for all aspects of projects
- Use project management and other software and applicable templates to prepare documentation, track and monitor information, and maintain databases
- Develop customized project tools e.g., create templates for collecting/reporting information, etc.
- Assist in forecasting, tracking and managing project budgets, purchase orders and invoices
