Fundamentals of Project Management Program

February 06, 2025

Hosted by UBC 鈥� Subsidized Seats for 丁香园AV Postdoctoral Fellows

The (formerly known as the Summer Institute in Project Management) offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and best practices in research project management. This program is designed to equip participants with the critical skills needed to manage research projects effectively, whether in academic or non-academic settings.Throughout the program, participants will explore key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, stakeholder, and risk management. These foundational concepts are complemented by practical tools and strategies that can be directly applied to real-world projects.

丁香园AV Postdoctoral fellows have a unique opportunity to participate in this valuable program, as the Office of the Vice President Research and Innovation has secured 6 fully-subsidized seats. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to take advantage of this fully funded opportunity.

The Fundamentals of Project Management Program is comprised of 13 hours of class time, delivered over 4 two-hour sessions and 2 two-and-a-half-hour sessions. Each class will present key material for each module and include discussions around project case studies. Postdocs will also engage with additional resources, including online readings and videos, which support the exploration of project management concepts, metrics, close-out processes, and leadership essentials.

Postdocs who complete all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion from the UBC Office of Postdoctoral Fellows.

Program Dates

Run #1: February-March 2025

Thursday, February 6 鈥� 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Thursday, February 13 鈥� 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Thursday, February 20 鈥� 9:30 AM 鈥� 12 PM (note extended session)
Thursday, March 6 鈥� 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Thursday, March 13 鈥� 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Thursday, March 20 鈥� 9:30 AM 鈥� 12 PM (note extended session)

Registration CLOSED for Run#1. Stay tuned for Run#2

Run #2: May-June 2025

Wednesday, May 21 鈥� 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Wednesday, May 28 - 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Wednesday, June 4 - 9:30 AM 鈥� 12 PM (note extended session)
Wednesday, June 11 - 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Wednesday, June 18 - 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Wednesday, June 25 - 9:30 AM 鈥� 12 PM (note extended session)

Registration coming soon

For more information please visit: or contact postdoc@sfu.ca

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