Testimonials
The Masters Certificate in Project Management is the most popular certificate from the Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC). In 2006 SEEC was ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as #2 globally in Open Enrolment and #4 in Custom Programs worldwide.
In November 2006, we surveyed over 400 program alumni and received the following results:
- 97.4% reported that the Masters Certificate in Project Management Program improved the way they perform as a project manager
- 95.7% currently use the skills taught in the program
- 92.2% think the program has had a positive effect on their careers
- 58.6% think the program has had a positive effect on their salaries
- 97.8% of those who wrote the PMI® PMP® exam passed on their first attempt
Sample testimonials from past graduates are listed below.
"I've been meaning to write this for some time, and felt it was important to do so.
I have officially spent 15 days as a PMP now, thanks in large part to the extraordinary instruction, and material from your program. During the course of my review and preparation for the exam I found myself consistently returning to Masters Certificate material, depending on the in-depth, clear explanations of concepts to get me through. Each and every time I flipped back through the pages and pages of information I found myself flashing back to the pearls of wisdom imparted to me by the class facilitators, just as though I was sitting back in our downtown classroom.
'Tell me and I'll forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I'll understand' - Chinese Proverb. The interactive nature of your program helped not only in my day to day life and career, but to navigate the PMP exam with confidence and success the first time through.
Thanks for helping me to fulfil a career goal that was 5 years in the making."
Ryan Marchant, PMP, Project Manager
"Great program. Although I was already doing project management at the time, it helped me gain the confidence that I actually knew what I was doing!"
Daniel Dupuis, Dept. National Defence
"It was excellent. In depth knowledge delivered in a timely, well organized, and professional environment. I have recommended it to several people already."
George Glatz, Government of Manitoba
"The entire MCPM program experience was positive. From the enthusiasm of the Program Director, to the professionalism and real-life experiences shared by the instructors to the valuable knowledge exchanged between the students - it all made for a very positive experience."
Deanna Mahood, City of Ottawa
"Absolutely fantastic. Taking the course has resulted in my career taking a rewarding new path in project management. Doug Land and the rest of the instructors were fantastic."
Jeff Nordick, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
"This course was fantastic! It thoroughly prepared me to write my PMP® and pass on my first attempt. It was also a wonderful opportunity to network with other project management professionals."
Donna Chapman, PMP, RBC Dexia Investor Services
"The folks who ran the MCPM course were interested in delivering it with excellent results. The high calibre of the teaching staff, the quality of the materials and the small and interactive classroom environments are evidence of this. I have recommended this course to many others."
Zeyad S. Merchant, CanWest MediaWorks
"I now work in the US and having this course played an instrumental part continuing my project management career outside of Canada. I‘m currently a Six Sigma Black Belt and the MCPM program played a significant part of getting me to where I am today. Thank you!"
Kevin Alfonso, The Dow Chemical Company
