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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

Program details

Code: 1566
Start: May 2026
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year (2 academic terms)
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Estimated tuition & fees

The tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) will be released in Spring 2026. Students continuing their studies into the 2026-2027 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$3158.50
$8159.50
Ancillary Fees
$1085.53
$1641.70
Total Fees
$4244.03
$9801.20

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2026
Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $3158.50
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $116.82
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $124.91
*eText Fee $334.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50
Student Services $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $4244.03

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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International fee details

Description Spring 2026
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $8159.50
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.16
CSI Association Fee $104.04
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $196.35
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $101.64
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $124.91
*eText Fee $334.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
ONE Card Fee $8.50
Student Services $89.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $75.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $10.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $35.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $9801.20

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance is not available for this program.

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