Campus
Delivery
Flexible
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

About the Program

This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares you for careers in project development and management in both environmental and civil engineering industries. Your studies will encompass all aspects of project management, from the competitive bid process to scheduling, risk management and the closing of projects. During the second semester, you will gain valuable industry experience under the guidance of a mentor.

Laptop Requirement

It is strongly recommended that you have a laptop before the first day of this program. It should include the following technical specifications:

  • Windows 10 Operating System
  • Intel i7 or equivalent processor
  • 16 GB of RAM (32 GB of RAM is recommended)
  • 256 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD) (512 GB SSD is recommended)
  • High-end graphics video card (consider a dedicated video card with at least 2 GB of video memory)
  • 13 inch or larger screen
  • Three USB 3.0 ports
  • Wireless 802.11ac

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Risk management
  • Bid process
  • Scheduling
  • Closing projects

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. In courses delivered in the flexible format, students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Project associate, assistant or co-ordinator for environmental projects
  • Team lead for field investigations
  • Policy analyst

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