Graduate Certificate in Natural Product Technologies & Project Management (Bundle Program) Loyalist College - Belleville Campus, Canada

Natural Product Technologies
Develop the in-depth skills needed to support natural product development, inform process optimization, and address product quality, consistency and safety within the burgeoning natural product industry.

Experiential Learning
This hands-on program is delivered in collaboration with Loyalist’s Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (ARC), Canada’s only College laboratory approved to conduct research with cannabis under the Narcotic Control Regulations, as listed on the Government of Canada’s website.

Develop the in-demand skills needed for success in the natural product industry through unparalleled training experiences:

• Study in a Health Canada licensed facility on advanced extraction technologies with an array of state-of-the art analytical instrumentation. A focus on green technologies, such as supercritical CO2 extraction, aligns with industry’s transition away from the use of petrochemical solvents.
• Learn how to apply a range of lab techniques for extraction and analysis to increase the quality, consistency and safety of natural products.
• Understand relevant legislations, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the natural product industry, and explore appropriate security and safety protocols.
• Apply your knowledge to real-world challenges through work-integrated learning (WIL) with Licensed Producers.

Project Management
Organizations depend on the efficient and successful completion of projects to remain competitive in a global economy. Project management professionals have the expertise to oversee project timelines, costs and resources, ensuring organizations meet their objectives and get results.

How You'll Learn
Prepare for a career in effective project management across various industries:

• Learn to manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, quality control and resource requirements as defined by stakeholders.
• Explore different leadership styles to effectively manage issues and resolve conflicts.
• Gain knowledge on facilitating communication, negotiation and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Demonstrate the development of a comprehensive project plan to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Learn to analyze financial information to promote operational effectiveness and to support and monitor the scope, planning, procurement, risk and budget of projects.