NPM340
Project Management for the Non-Profit Sector
Enhancing project planning, management and leadership skills are the primary objectives of this course.
In addition to becoming familiar with concepts behind project management techniques, you will learn to take an approved project concept and extend it into a set of activities that can be defined, managed, controlled and implemented in the non-profit sector. You will also learn to integrate risk management and communication plans into project management practice.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $855-$875
Can be applied to:
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, Jan 15 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jan 22 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jan 29 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 2 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 9 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 10 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 17 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 24 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 1 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 8 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 15 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 22 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 29 (self-paced all week)
- Tue, Nov 4 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Dec 3 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you鈥檒l be able to do the following:
- Use the key building blocks of successful project management, including project-based work, activity planning, schedule estimation and budgeting
- Use the accepted tools and techniques that make up the successful project manager鈥檚 toolkit
- Apply the concepts of project management in a non-profit context
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend about 10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.