Information Technology Project Management

Program description - May 2026

Lead Agile innovation with Conestoga's Information Technology Project Management graduate certificate.

Step into one of Canada's fastest-growing professions with Conestoga's IT Project Management graduate certificate. This one-year Ontario College program prepares you to manage complex technology projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and traditional Waterfall methodologies. Designed for professionals ready to lead digital transformation, the curriculum blends theory with hands-on practice to help you initiate, execute and deliver successful IT projects.

You will build a powerful foundation for a successful project management career by mastering modern delivery approaches, project lifecycles, risk and stakeholder management. The curriculum reflects leading industry standards, including the practices outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and emphasizes applied learning so you gain real-world confidence working in Agile environments. You will gain the knowledge needed to move confidently toward becoming a Scrum Master and, with professional experience, pursue industry-leading certifications, including Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

What you'll learn

• Agile project management principles, including Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall
• Project planning, execution and stakeholder communication
• Risk, change and resource management
• Tools and techniques for managing IT projects in dynamic environments

Career pathways

• IT project manager or Agile delivery lead
• Scrum master
• Product owner
• Roles in software development, digital transformation, consulting and enterprise IT
• Pathway to CSM, PMI-ACP and PMP certifications