Project Management
About the Program
Do you like to develop projects and bring them to fruition? LaSalle College Montréal's Project Management program (ACS) is ideal for you!
Project Managers have the opportunity to manage temporary and non-repetitive tasks and have more flexibility within the company.
Learning Outcomes
- Prevent misunderstandings, ensure alignment, and foster collaboration within the project team.
- Set a clear direction, motivate team members, and make decisions that keep the project on track.
- Help prevent delays and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Develop risk response strategies and monitor the project progress, ensuring that risks are addressed appropriately.
Profile
Successful Project Managers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Communication
Convey project goals, expectations, and progress to various stakeholders.Leadership
Guide teams through challenges and changes that may arise during a project.Time Management
Create schedules, prioritize tasks, and ensure that the project progresses on time.Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate problems that could impact the project's success.
Career Prospects
According to Job Bank, employment projections for Project Managers show an increase in growth and many new positions created.
Technological advancements and innovative ideas lead to Project Managers having diverse and versatile roles across various sectors, including construction, information technology, and energy.
Career Fields
- Manager of a Marketing Project,
- Manager of an Engineering Project,
- Director of a Multimedia Project,
- Director of an Information Technology Project.
Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements :
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 12 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.
Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Sufficient knowledge of the French language in accordance with the Real Estate Brokerage Act, is mandatory for this program; and
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Project Management Fundamentals (90 h)
- Project Management Software (45 h)
- Project Management Practice (45 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
