It doesn't take much for teams to feel disconnected. There are challenges to being an effective and productive team whether your team is fully virtual or a hybrid blend of on-site and remote members. There are many factors that can impact a team's ability to be effective, such as lack of face-to-face interaction, miscommunication, feeling out of the loop, meeting fatigue, and more. To effectively manage a virtual or hybrid team, managers must create an environment of intentional collaboration where both our remote and face-to-face teams feel a sense of belonging, respect, and mutual support.
The Certificate in Virtual & Hybrid Team Management is designed to testify to your ability to effectively manage teams in these challenging environments. It demonstrates to employers that you are serious about optimizing the performance of your team in a virtual or hybrid environment. These days, when every job has so many applications, adding an extra certificate such as this one can help you stand out from the crowd.
The Exam
This online examination consists of 40 multiple-choice questions that must be answered within a 90-minute time limit. Candidates will be able to use reference materials in preparing their answers. Candidates will require a web browser with an Internet connection to complete the exam.
Exams will be marked automatically upon their completion, and candidates will be able to immediately view their results. A score of 60% (24 questions correct out of 40) is required to pass the exam.
Candidates who fail the exam will be able to retake the examination after re-registering and re-paying the examination fee. There is no limit to the number of attempts a candidate may make.
To prepare for the examination, it is highly recommended that candidates take a course from an accredited training provider.
The Certificate
Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates will receive a signed, sealed Certificate in Virtual Team Management from the Project Management Association of Canada. The certificate should arrive within 2-3 weeks of exam completion.
These certificates, once issued, do not expire.
Exam Fee & Application Process
The exam fee is $150 for members ($200 for non-members), payable online. Completing the online application will take you to a page where you can pay via PayPal account, credit card, or debit card.