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Business Analysis is one of the fastest growing professions today. According to PMI's Pulse of the Profession^®: Requirements Management — A Core Competency for Project and Program Success In-Depth Report (2014), inaccurate requirements gathering is the second highest cause of project failure yet only half of organizations have the resources in place to perform this function properly. Through 2019, over half of organizations expect to see an increase in their demand for Business Analysts and the integration of requirements management and business analysis with project management.

The main objective of the Professional Development Certificate in Business Analysis is to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective business analysts; to understand business problems, recognize opportunities, and recommend solutions; and to act as a liaison among business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies, and information systems. Emphasis is placed on practical application of business analysis principles, tools, and methodology as outlined in the industry standard, A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^® (BABOK^® Guide), and on the development of critical interpersonal skills, including communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and facilitation.

This program is offered in English and must be completed within 2 years.

Business valuations play an integral role in mergers and acquisitions, corporate tax planning, litigation, quantification of damages, venture capital, and private equity.

This program provides participants with a sound working knowledge of business valuation theory and practice required to meet the educational requirements of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators () and to prepare to take the CICBV Membership Qualification Exam. In particular, this new Professional Development Certificate program will be of interest to professionals involved in negotiating mergers and acquisitions, litigation post mergers and acquisitions, in disputes and negotiations with taxation authorities on estate transfers, sale of business, assets and division of assets as a result of separation or divorce.

Who Should Attend

Professionals wishing to work towards the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) professional designation, as well as those wishing to learn more about business valuation.

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline.

This program provides new and experienced residential and commercial condominium managers with the information, knowledge, and skills required for successful condominium management. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the current situation and to have access to the knowledge and skills required of condominium managers. Participants have the flexibility of registering for just one course or for the complete program.

Please visit our website at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/property-management for more information and to register. You can find out more about l'Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (OAAQ), online at .

Who Should Attend

All those interested in the management of residential and commercial condominiums, property managers with or without experience, co-owners, real estate agents.

This program provides working professionals with the knowledge and skills to participate in social media on behalf of their organization or brand, to create effective content, to manage communities through on-line communication, and to manage content from a wide range of sources in order to optimize its potential for the organization. They will also learn to monitor and track digital content; to carry out environmental scanning; to track trends and conversations with a view to influencing opinion and behaviour and enhancing their organization’s digital footprint and reputation; and to identify and connect with customers.

Who Should Attend

Working professionals in marketing, public relations, corporate, internal, or brand communications, journalism or fundraising who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in digital media, online community management, and content creation and management.

The emphasis of this Professional Development Certificate in Management Consulting is placed on the following subjects:

• the consulting process;
• consulting methodologies and tools;
• the ethics of professional practice;
• project management;
• sustainable change;
• interpersonal skills.

The content of this program is aligned with the competency requirements of the (CMC-Canada) and is recognized by CMC to fulfil the educational requirements for Certified Management Consultant (CMC) professional designation.

Who Should Attend

Experienced professionals who wish to pursue a career either as independent consultants or within a major consulting firm.

This is a customized program for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Applicants must be sponsored by the CPA; for more information, see the .

Founded by the World Bank and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ in collaboration with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and other international partners, this intensive professional development program includes a one-week residency seminar at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ followed by five expert-moderated online courses and one-on-one professional mentoring.

For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/leadership/courses-and-workshops/parliamentary.

Who Should Attend

Mid-level parliamentary staff with the potential to reach the highest levels of parliamentary management.

This program is currently not offered.

The main objective of this Professional Development Certificate in Project Management is to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage projects of various nature and scale. Emphasis is placed on practical application of project management principles, tools, and methodology outlined in the industry standard, the ’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide); techniques for building, leading, and motivating effective project teams; critical interpersonal skills, including communication, conflict resolution, writing and facilitation; strategic and adaptive project management approaches to achieve business results.

Who Should Attend

Professionals who are new to project management or those wishing to enter the field and those seeking essential practical knowledge of how to manage projects; practicing project managers looking to enhance their skills and competencies.