Course Name
The Accidental Project Manager
Schedule
June 23, 2025 - July 25, 2025
5 weeks self-paced learning with live sessions
June 23 - July 25, 2025
LIVE: June 27, July 4, 11, 18 & 25
Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Asynchronous materials access at AteneoBlueCloud (Canvas LMS)
All videos for the week must be viewed before the live session
Graded activities will be discussed during the live sessions, but due in two weeks from their scheduled start.
Total number of hours dedicated to Accidental Project Manager = Approx. 28 hours
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 28,800
Valid Until:
June 10, 2025
Description
Technical and functional managers of today are being pressured to take on the challenges of Project Management. The Accidental Project Manager is designed to give you an accelerated understanding of the practice. The program will help you navigate and survive the transition from technical and/or functional manager to a project manager.
This is a 5-week applied, Project Management course. Project managers will welcome this fresh translation of jargon into ordinary English.
Assessment of the Participants:
The participants are graded based on attendance, class participation, assignments, examinations and/or individual or group presentations. Grading shall be made according to the Ateneo Quality Point Index (QPI) system.
The Accidental Project Manager course is a part of the Diploma in Applied Project Management. A participant who successfully completed and passed all modules of the program will receive a diploma and grade certificate. He/she may also earn MBA elective credits from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (AGSB) depending on the program they choose to pursue.
Disclaimer:
Ateneo CCE is not a PMI ATP (Authorized Training Provider). PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, ACP and PDU are registered marks of the Project Management Institute. However, professional development units (PDUs) will still be accepted from outside the Authorized Training Partner program. This means chapters, companies, or training providers who provide professional development opportunities – ATP or not – can provide PDU opportunities. PDUs may be self-reported by individuals who will be able to complete their courses with us by logging into the CCRS https://ccrs.pmi.org.
Who should attend
Individuals who need to strengthen their project management skills, new project managers, project team members, project sponsors, project proponents, new product development, project managers who need refresher course on project management knowledge, processes, competencies and tools.
Assessment of the Participants:
The participants are graded based on attendance, class participation, assignments, examinations and/or individual or group presentations. Grading shall be made according to the Ateneo Quality Point Index (QPI) system.
The Accidental Project Manager course is a part of the Diploma in Applied Project Management. A participant who successfully completed and passed all modules of the program will receive a diploma and grade certificate. He/she may also earn MBA elective credits from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (AGSB) depending on the program they choose to pursue.
After the course, you will:
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Learn the basics of the Project Management Framework;
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Learn how to use techniques and tools for the Project Management discipline;
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Learn how to create Project Charters, WBS, Network Diagrams, and Project Reports; and
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Narrate and describe each phase of the Project Life Cycle from the start to the end of a project.
Week 1: Introduction to Accidental Project Manager
•Welcome to Accidental Project Manager!
•Project vs Operational Work
•What is not a Project?
•What is a Project?
•Outcome vs Output
•Understanding Progressive Elaboration
•Organizational Structure
•Matrix Organization
•Project Life Cycle
•What makes a Good Project Manager?
Week 2: Selection Phase
•Project Selection Phase
•Techniques & Feasibility
•Financial Analysis Techniques
•Benefit-Cost Ratio
Week 3: Concept Phase
•The Initiation Phase of a Project
•Stakeholder Management
•Developing a Project Charter
•The Project Charter
•Parts of a Project Charter
•Project Assumptions and Constraints
•The Work Breakdown Structure
•Organizing your Team
Week 4: Development Phase
•Project Planning
•Development Phase
•House Project
•Network Diagram
•Revealing the Critical Path
•Developing a Project Schedule
•Top-Down and Bottom-Up Estimate
Week 5: Implementation Phase and the Close Out
•Implementation Phase
•Change Control System
•Earned Value Management
•Project Management Knowledge Areas
Mr. Mario Domingo is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse and impressive career in the field of technology and digital transformation. He is the Director of the Ateneo Institute for Digital Enterprise, where he shares his extensive knowledge of digital transformation and innovation. He currently serves as the Global Chief Technology Officer of UBX Philippines, a leading financial technology company offering the Philippines’ leading Open Finance platform.
In his previous role, Mr. Domingo was the Group CTO of Chi-X Asia-Pacific Holdings, Ltd, a Hong Kong conglomerate of market centers operating equities exchanges in Australia and Japan. He has founded several technology companies in Singapore and the Philippines, specializing in Artificial Intelligence.
In addition to his other roles, Mr. Domingo is the founder of the Domingo AI Research Center (DARC Labs), a non-profit organization focused on creating AI-driven solutions that advance Philippine Universal Healthcare. DARC Labs envisions a world where every Filipino has access to quality healthcare. They are making universal healthcare possible through artificial intelligence.
Mr. Domingo has spent many years working in telecom, defense, and manufacturing technologies in the United States. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Major in Finance, and a Master’s degree in Finance and Applied Economics from the University of Southern California, USA.
With over three decades of experience, Mr. Domingo is recognized as one of the most successful digital transformation executives in the Asia-Pacific region. His vast exposure to and experience in technology have made significant contributions to various organizations in Asia and the United States. His commitment to innovation and the development of new solutions continues to drive financial and social inclusion in the Philippines.
