Intermediate Project Management for Indigenous Organizations - Online Fall 2023

Overview

Project management is a results-oriented process designed to support organizations, institutions, and communities. Understanding, proposing, and establishing a professional project managementenvironment is a critical component to program and project funding and development. This program helps translate the language of project management into the systems of Indigenous wisdom.

Adopting standardized project management techniques and tools increases the capacity to ensure successful projects from ideation to implementation. Beyond the best-practices aspects of project management, you will develop your knowledge and skills in the context of Indigenous Wise Practices. Learn to effectively lead projects to deliver the expected outcomes, on scope, on time, and on budget. 

What does this program offer?

This program unpack the theory and process of project management, by:

• Exploring what is project management and why is it important.
• Defining Wise Practices and applying them to project management
• Building the foundations to revitalize Wise Practices back into your communities
• Understanding the life cycle of a project and the work required of project managers in each phase of a project
• Project management fundamentals, processes, techniques, and tools
• The Triple Constraint model
• Project management planning techniques through a practical  business case exercise and note individual reflections on this exercise
• Change management and performance management

Who should register?

This program is an ideal fit for those who are:

• Responsible for developing, leading, and managing projects in, or with, Indigenous communities and organizations
• Seeking to understand and introduce project management practices into their organization or community
• From Indigenous communities, government, industry, not-for-profits, and boards
• While an asset, no previous project management experience is required.
   

Earn your Certificate

The Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence is awarded to individuals who recognize the importance of continuing education and have successfully completed a total of seven programs. The programs are strategically focused on building your capacity to assist your community and organization to successfully move forward into the era of self-determination and successful community economic development. All Intermediate offerings are counted towards the certificate, while Introductory programs do not. Learn more about what courses you require in order to achieve your certificate, here.

This program fullfils Wise Practice Element 6: Performance Evaluation.

This program prioritizes Indigenous learners, and those working for Indigenous communities and organizations. Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please register early to secure a confirmation of your spot.