Project Management (Level 3)

Project Management (Level 3)

Project management is a fascinating area of study because it is so wide ranging. During this course you will look at a tremendously diverse range of subject areas from management, quality, finance, health and safety, planning etc., all of which you will have to know something about in order to be a good project manager.

We do not intend this course to be the absolute final word in project management; it should rather form part of your learning. You should supplement it with your growing and developing experience that will be gained in the light of what you have learned here. Don’t forget the experience you already have though, and remember you can take a lot from projects you have already been involved with, even if you were not the project manager. This can be both good and bad. Don’t ignore the bad experiences as these can often teach you more than the projects that went well.

Syllabus:

Module 1 – What is Project Management?

• Describe what you understand by the terms ‘project’ and ‘management’.
• Summarise the four phases of the project life cycle.

Module 2 – Project Identification

• Describe the two important conditions that must be considered by the project manager.        
• Discuss how you would assess projects feasibility, give the most popular methods and say how you would choose an appropriate project feasibility study method.        
• Explain the ‘identification test’

Module 3 – Project Planning

• Describe the following:

           Planning parameters
           Planning quality
           Developing a strategy framework

• Explain the uses and key features of a PERT chart.

Module 4 – Project Implementation

• Evaluate how a project is prepared for implementation.        
• Analyse the following types of charts:

           Preparation control chart
           Events control chart
           Budget control chart

• Define ‘monitoring performance’ and identify the popular monitoring methods.

Module 5 – Project Completion and Evaluation

• Describe closing procedures a project manager should apply in a project

Module 6 – Technical Skills

• Identify the two parties that need to be consulted when preparing a project proposal and give steps to be taken when considering their needs.        
• Analyse the following cost headings:

           Human resources or skills
           Administrative processes
           Materials and supplies

Module 7 – Leadership Skills

• Discuss the responsibility of a project leader and identify attributes of good leadership.        
• Summarise the following giving advantages and disadvantages:

          Autocratic leadership
          Participative leadership

Module 8 – Interpersonal Skills

• Define the techniques that characterise listening and communication giving steps to take to improve these techniques

• Describe the five different methods of handling conflict

• Summarise the three negotiating skills.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Project Management (Level 3) Course by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• 12 month tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Our Project Management (Level 3) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Project Management and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy 
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.