General FAQ
You can fill out the Services Inquiry Form or email info@researchpm.com.
Most contracts with RPM are for between CAN$1,300 and CAN$4,750. For example, a 3-hour interactive workshop for up to 30 people costs CAN$2,100, and research kick-off or reset services typically cost CAN$4,200.
Training fees are based on the total instruction time; CAN$1,050 for the first hour and CAN$525 for each additional hour,
Advisory, review, and customization services—including one-on-one guidance, project or program kick-offs or resets, mid-term reviews, and tailored training materials— are charged at the rate of CAN$260 per hour, billed in quarter-hour increments.
Canadian clients are charged 13% HST.
Yes. Clients who schedule the same workshop or webinar more than once receive a $500 discount on the second and subsequent training sessions.
RPM only collects and uses the information needed to provide services to clients.
For most people, this means that RPM collects their name and email address. Except for entering client information in applications used to provide services (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Certifier.io, Zoom), RPM does not disclose client information to any other organization.
In cases where clients use third-party organizations to pay for services (e.g., PayPal), RPM does not have access to the credit card information provided to those organizations.
RPM does not sell client information to any person or organization.
Yes. Please email info@researchpm.com if you require accommodations.
Yes. If you refer someone to RPM and they purchase services worth CAN$1000 or more, you will receive a complimentary signed paperback copy of Research Project Management and Leadership: A Handbook for Everyone (PA Paprica, University of Toronto Press, 2024).
To refer someone, please email info@researchpm.com cc: the person you are referring.
Training Services FAQ
If you are not sure which topics will be the most relevant for you, the “Three-Page Project Management” webinar or workshop is often a good place to start because it focuses on three very helpful project management tools that you can start using right away.
RPM's two most popular training sessions are:
- Three-Page Project Management (1.5-hour webinar or 3-hour hands-on workshop)
- Core & Advanced Project Management Tools Workshop (6-hour workshop)
In addition, customized workshops can be developed drawing on more than 35 hours of training content.
Please fill out the Services Inquiry Form or email info@researchpm.com to learn more about customized training and capacity building for you, your team, or your organization.
Yes, some project management topics – such as the work breakdown structure, risk management and project tracking – are presenting with varying levels of detail in multiple webinars and workshops.
If you want to avoid duplicate coverage of any topics, please email info@researchpm.com to tell us about your learning goals and project management courses, webinars, or workshops that you have taken previously.
Yes. RPM has more than 35 hours of training content. If you are seeking a webinar or workshops on a topic that is not identified on this website, please email info@researchpm.com.
All participants of workshops receive slide handouts for their training and a digital certificate of completion from Certifier.io.
Webinar participants can receive a Key Concepts Note for the webinar topic and a digital certificate of participation if the host institution allows RPM to receive or collect the email addresses and names of participants.
Tools and Resources FAQ
Links to purchase physical copies are at the bottom of the free preview page for the book. Options include many booksellers including the University of Toronto Press, Chapters - Indigo, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.
Digital versions of the handbook are available from many vendors including the University of Toronto Press (PDF and EPUB), Chapters – Indigo (Kobo eBook), and Google (Google Play Books), and Vitalsource (eTextbook).
Generally, you will need to create a free account (or use an existing account) and download free software to read the digital version of the handbook. For example, you would need to create a free Adobe account and download Adobe Digital Editions to read the PDF and EPUB formats available from University of Toronto Press.
The websites of vendors that offer digital versions of the handbook may provide additional guidance.
Some browsers may not recognize the site you have purchased the digital book from as a secure site.
If this happens, instead of clicking on the download button/text, right click on the button/text and use the “Copy link address” command to copy the link, then paste it into another browser or browser window.
There may be additional guidance on the website of the vendor that you purchased a digital copy of the handbook from.