Continuing Education

Leadership and Project Management for IT

Fall 2025

On January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a cap on study permit applications for international students. NAIT is actively engaged with government to fully understand the details and impacts to our international students and applicants. To see the latest updates as information emerges, view our FAQs.

Leadership and Project Management skills are in constant demand regardless of industry. These skills allow you to organize your work, make plans, track where you have been and look for trends. Keeping your efforts on schedule, on budget, and most importantly, within the satisfaction of your customers and stakeholders can be both challenging and rewarding work.

The Leadership and Project Management for IT Professional Development Certificate Program at NAIT helps you better understand team dynamics and its impact on projects. You will be introduced to project management tools and leadership techniques that will assist your personal and professional development in order to bring continuous improvement to your projects and organization.

This program aligns with the methodologies and practices described in the latest version of “A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBoK®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Learn more about the range of Professional Development Certificates we have available. 


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Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • In-Person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.

Delivery Times:

  • Varies by Class - Delivery times varies by class. See Courses and Advanced Credit to view course scheduling details.

Leadership and Project Management for IT

  • Length: 1 Year full-time* 

  • International Tuition Fee: $18,000 CAD 

    • Term 1: $9,000 CAD 

    • Term 2: $9,000 CAD 

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement  

  • Start Term: Fall (September) 2025 

    *Full-time is considered 135 instructional hours or more per term. 

Immigration Information 

  • International students are eligible to apply for a study permit for this program  
  • This is a non-credit professional development certificate that meets the requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP). Students must also meet individual requirements to remain eligible.  
  • International graduates of this program are currently not eligible for one of Canada’s permanent residency pathways, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

Hands on, industry-relevant skills

Through this program, you will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes.

Among the wide range of skills and knowledge you will gain, you can expect to learn:

  • Essential processes, terminology and elements of project management
  • Strategies and sophisticated techniques used in project management
  • Elements of the project life cycle
  • How to develop a project charter
  • How to use various project management tools
  • Risk and quality management
  • Team-building and leadership skills
  • Case studies related to information technology projects
  • Instructors will have extensive information technology project management backgrounds

Certification

Project Management Institute LogoNAIT is a Project Management Institute (PMI) approved  Authorized Training Partner.

Take the following steps to achieve your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification: 

Infographic showing the steps for a project management designation

Upon completion of the program, you will receive the following certificates:

  • Canadian Workplace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Enhanced Team Leadership 
  • Leadership Development 
  • Leading Self 
  • Leading the Team 
  • Office Technology 
  • Project Management for Information Technology 
  • Workplace Essentials 

Upon completion of the International Professional Development Certificate, you will also receive a professional development certificate applicable to use in your PGWP application.

Requirements

Dates and Deadlines

Applications can be submitted any time before the application deadline, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.

  • Applications open: NOW!

  • Application deadline: August 1, 2025 

  • Term start date: September 1, 2025

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Program availability

Program availability is now OPEN!  

The status is updated as applications are reviewed and assessed. Program availability is subject to change without notice.  

 

Academic requirements

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • 1-year post-secondary certificate (achieved inside Canada only)
  • 2-year post-secondary diploma
  • 4-year post-secondary degree

When applying, applicants will need to scan clear copies of:

  • official transcripts and certificate/diploma/degree from post-secondary education.
    • If documents are in a language other than English, they must be officially translated. View this list of certified translators in Canada. 

OR

  • An official WES or IQAS credential assessment showing successful completion of a Diploma or Degree. 

English Language Requirements

If you completed your academic studies in an exempted country you will not be asked to provide proof of English language proficiency.  

Otherwise, you are required to provide proof of English language proficiency. Please note, many language exams expire 2 years after the testing date. To be accepted by this program, your test cannot expire before Term 1 begins. If it does, you will need to submit a new test before you can be admitted. The following are acceptable as proof of English language proficiency: 

  • IELTS (Academic Format) - minimum of 6.0
    • 6.0 in the speaking component
    • 6.0 in the reading component
    • 6.0 in the listening component
    • 6.0 in the writing component
  • Pearson Tests of English Academic - minimum overall score of 58
  • TOEFL Internet Based or TOEFL Special Home Edition test - minimum of 83, with no individual component below 20, and the writing component no less than 23
    • 20 in the speaking component
    • 20 in the reading component
    • 20 in the listening component
    • 23 in the writing component
  • NAIT's Level 6 Courses NEAP611, NEAP621 and NEAP631
    • successful completion of all 3 courses with 60% or higher in each course
  • NAIT English Language Proficiency Exam - minimum of 75% or higher in each of the four components (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLB) - minimum of 8 in each component (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
  • Duolingo English Test - minimum overall score of 115, with no band below 100.
  • International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) - successful completion of Pathway 3.2 with a mark of 75% or higher
  • Global Village - minimum of 80% in Level 7 or higher

Tuition and Fees

Tuition Fee  

$18,000 CAD   

  • Term 1: $9,000 CAD

  • Term 2: $9,000 CAD

Tuition Fee Deadlines  

  • Term 1: Within 30 days of being accepted into the program

  • All following terms are due 30 days before each term   

General Tuition Policies  

As you navigate your program, it’s important to be aware of the following policies:    

  • A payment will be applied against any outstanding balance from a previous term before being applied to current or future tuition and term fees

  • Students are responsible for all fees charged to your student account. If you add or drop courses after you have paid your fees, your account balance may change

  • Ensure any outstanding balance is paid by the deadline to avoid complications

  • You must meet payment deadlines even if you have applied for student loans, scholarships, bursaries, or sponsorship

  • Deadlines are strictly enforced

  • Late enrolments will require quick payments, sometimes within 24 hours, and must be paid for before classes start

Payment options  

NAIT uses PayMyTuition for all payments

Additional Optional Fees  

These fees are not mandatory, and students can decide if they want these services or not.   

  • ETS TRANSIT PASS: $100/month   
  • Transit passes can be purchased online here 
  • Discounted tickets available for students! 
  • Recreation Fees: $132.88/term   
  • Find out what the recreation fee provides here   
  • This can be purchased at NAIT’s one AT NAIT Card office or at the main desk of the Fitness Centre
  • Please note, this can be purchased only after activating your one AT NAIT card! For more, see here

International supports at NAIT

NAIT provides many supports and services for international students! Home to hundreds of international students, NAIT is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all students. When you’re a student at NAIT, there are many international services and resources you can access.

International and Intercultural Community Centre 

NAIT’s International and Intercultural Community Centre (IICC) is NAIT’s hub for international and intercultural community-building, capacity development, outreach and connection. At the IICC, students can access:  

Photo of international students posing in front of a NAIT mural

NAIT’s IICC team actively meets with current NAIT students to support and celebrate their learning journey! 

Immigration & Visa Information 

NAIT.ca/immigration is an excellent international and immigration resource for prospective and current international NAIT students. Information that can be found here includes:  

Visit nait.ca/immigration to begin your immigration research! 

Pre-departure and Arrival information 

Have you been accepted to NAIT and are planning to travel to Edmonton, Alberta? If so, NAIT offers many helpful resources and information for this exciting journey. Find information about:  

We are here to support your journey to Edmonton, Alberta!

Recruitment Events 

Are you interested in joining NAIT? We offer many events, information sessions and tours through our International Recruitment team. 

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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