Aurora College

MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS – MGMT 0704 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Inuvik)
Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects, while maintaining the strategic values of your organizationIn this course, you will learn to:

• Define success criteria for each project• Manage resources through project prioritization

• Evaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization

• Learn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision

Winter Term Ends
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

Add/Drop Deadline
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to setup with a payment plan through Finance.

PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL – MGMT 0705 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-11 09:00 - 16:00
In this course, you will learn to:

• Establish a baseline from which to measure results

• Develop contingencies for “unknowns” which may affect your project

• Control the project scope and take measures to avoid “scope creep”

• Implement a simple change management process

• Apply techniques for shortening project duration

• Track cost, schedule and quality data

• Report project progress and status

• Apply strategies for getting back on track when a project goes “off the rails”

MANAGING AND ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS, JOINTS VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS – MGMT 0706 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:00
Running a successful project is more than just aligning your project team to project goals. It also requires a clear and conscious focus on aligning corollary team participants, contractors and subcontractors through contract management and administration.

In this course, you will learn:

Drafting RFP’s and bid documents

Analyzing and evaluating responses

Fundamentals of contracting

Identifying key deliverables and objectives

Establishing quality and delivery criteria

Monitoring budgets and delivery

Managing without micromanaging or “giving away the store”

Closing out agreements

Dismissing contracts

QUALITY METRICS FOR PROJECTS – MGMT 0708 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-13 08:00 - 16:00
Meeting cost and time constraints within a project often compromises quality. This course explores how to maintain your quality standards through a balanced approach to quality time and cost. The focus is on developing and applying a quality framework that works for your own projects.In this course, you will learn:

• Defining quality

• The quality approach

• Prioritizing key quality metrics

• The quality management plan – establishing metrics

• Applying practical tools and techniques

• Applying industry-standard techniques

• Applying quality control tools and techniques

• Compiling and documenting lessons learned

• Sharing best practices

Writing Effective Proposals - Online
2026-05-13 09:00 - 2026-05-14 16:00
This 2-day course is designed to teach students how to write an effective proposal, whether to obtain work for a business or funding for an organization. The steps involved are covered from obtaining the needed information to prepare the proposal right to the layout of the final document. Through a combination of lecture and hands on work, students will work through the development and preparation of an actual proposal.

Date: May 13 & 14, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00. p.m.Cost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

EFFECTIVE PREPARATION AND START-UP OF PROJECTS – MGMT 0709 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:00
Effective initiation processes are key to launching effective projects. This course explores specific tips and strategies you can implement during the preparation and start up phases.In this course, you will learn:

• an overview of approaches, methods, and instruments for the initiation.

• selecting methods and instruments that fit your project

• actively involving others in the analysis and planning of the project

• the role of a project facilitator

• the effect of different leadership styles and training tools and tricks.

• Creating, editing and updating a project handbook.

• how projects should be launched, by applying adjusted versions of workshops, facilitation, handbooks, and other guidelines used by others (best practices)

• implementing the course ideas into your own organization/project

PMP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION – MGMT 0710 - In-Person - Aurora Campus Inuvik
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:00
Individuals may be certified by the Project Management Institute (an internationally recognized body of project management professionals), a comprehensive program that certifies individuals knowledge in the field of project management. If you would like to find out more information, please visit www.pmi.org.

This course provides an intensive review of the subject matter tested on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. You will improve your test-taking skills by completing Sample Exam questions and by discussing the rationale behind both correct and incorrect answers. This course will help you identify personal strengths and weaknesses in each of the PMBOK knowledge areas and develop apersonal strategy for passing the exam.Unfortunately, at this time, Aurora College, Yellowknife Campus does not offer the PMP exam.

Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
50% refund to student and no academic penalty.

Course Withdrawal 50% of Course
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Spring Term. No refund, no academic penalty.
