Project Manager : Project Management

Project Management

Diploma in Project Management QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Project Management Certificate with 120 CPD points available with no extra study. This Project Management course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Project Management and Planning Course level 5 has been designed to meet the needs of project managers responsible for programmes or projects, and those who wish to update their skills and knowledge in various project management areas.

Project Management Course (Learning Outcomes)

On successful completion of this course the learner will be able to

• Understand the value of project management
• Lead and motivate the project team successfully
• Understand how the project is delivered on expected business value and desired outcome
• Apply proper systems to prevent, minimize and respond to risks
• Develop and use various mechanism to communicate project information
• Ensure that the project is completed as per project standards, budget and schedule

Project Planning Course is an online diploma course that offers a comprehensive understanding of project management such as methodology, tool sets and documentation, the project life cycle project integration management and many other important areas in project management.

Organisations today seek for the project managers who could deliver projects faster, cheaper on time and on budget. You will learn all the essential project management skills on this course. The course begins by introducing you to essential topics such as overview of project management projects, the phases and organizational structures within a project, and the tasks performed in a project. You will then explore the project life cycle in full – beginning with the project initiation phase, continuing to project implementation and ultimately final completion of the project. Course content on this Project Management Course Online, covers professional human resource management, project scope management, project risk management, project time management, cost control, accurate estimation of project costs and a wide variety of essential project management tools. You will also explore how the project manager manages the procurement process by ensuring that the relevant contracts with suppliers are in place and that each supplier meets all the necessary requirements.

Course Benefits

• Full Tutor Support
• Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
• Available to Students anywhere in the World

Course Material for Project Management Course:

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

The last part of the course discusses how a project manager manages the successful closure of a project, from gathering all the key statistics and summarising them, to closing out the supplier contracts, and archiving all the key documents.

With project management in great demand internationally, the diploma in project management course will greatly enhance your career prospects.

This self-paced programme is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. Endorsed certificate from a registered awarding body is available on course completion. College registration, tutor support, course materials and additional supporting material are all included in the course fee.

Quality Licence Scheme

This Project Management course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Project Management

Course Syllabus

On this Project Management Level 5 the students will complete the following course units:

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• What is A Project?
• What Is Project Management?
• Project Constraints
• Tools and Techniques
• The Project Manager
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Plus More

Module 2: Project Life cycle: Stages of a Project

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Initiation
• Strategic Plan
• Product Description
• Historical Information
• Project Selection Criteria
• Determining the Project Goals
• Plus More

Module 3: Project Integration Management Processes

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• The Project Management Knowledge Areas
• Project Integration Management
• Project Plan Development
• Project Plan Execution
• Overall Change Control
• Project Plan Development
• Outline of the Project Plan
• Project Scope
• Plus More

Module 4: Project Scope Management Process

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Project Scope and Product Scope
• Planning the Project Scope
• Using Scope Planning Tools and Techniques
• Writing the Scope Statement
• Importance of Scope Statement
• Components of Scope Statement
• Project Justification
• Project Objectives
• Implementing the Scope Management Plan
• Plus More

Module 5: Project Time Management Processes

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Defining the Project Activities
• The Inputs to Activity Definition
• Decomposing the Project Work Packages
• Evaluation of the Estimates
• Developing the Project Schedule
• Considering the Calendars
• Plus More

Module 6: Project Cost Management Processes

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Determining the Initial Budget
• Resource Planning Inputs
• Expert Judgment
• Cost Budgeting
• Developing the Project Budget
• Creating the Cost Baseline
• Plus More

Module 7: Project Quality Management Processes

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Implementing Quality Project Management
• Determining the Quality Policy
• Reviewing the Project Scope Statement
• Planning for Quality
• Using a Benefit/Cost Analysis
• Creating the Quality Management Plan
• Creating Quality Assurance
• Completing a Quality Audit
• Plus More

Module 8: Project Human Resource Management

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Preparing for Organizational Planning
• Identifying the Project Interfaces
• Identifying the Staffing Requirements
• Identifying the Project Constraints
• Assembling the Project Team
• Developing the Project Team
• Plus More

Module 9: Effective Communication Management in Projects

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Communications Planning
• Identifying Communication Requirements
• Exploring Communication Modalities
• Creating the Communications Plan
• Reporting Project Performance
• Preparing for Performance Reporting
• Reviewing Project Performance
• Plus More

Module 10: Project Procurement Management Processes

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Planning for Procurement
• Referring to the Scope Statement
• Referring to the Product Description
• Evaluating the Market Conditions
• Preparing for Solicitation
• Determining Source Selection
• Performing Contract Administration
• Plus More

Module 11: Effective Strategies for Project Risk Management

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Planning for Risk Management
• Referring to the Project Charter
• Methodology
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Creating Risk Categories
• Referring to Historical Information
• Identifying the Project Risks
• SWOT Analysis
• Utilizing Diagramming Techniques
• Plus More

Module 12: Global Project Management

This Project Management unit covers the following key topics:

• Global Projects
• Global projects’ and programs’ requirements
• Global Team Management
• Global Projects Knowledge Areas
• Global Project Leadership
• Global Communication
• Plus More

Course Assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a Project Management course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

Project Management

It is for those wishing to gain a broad understanding of the principles of project management. The Project Management course will be of great interest to learners who would like a career in project management, business owners and managers, entrepreneurs and business start-up entrepreneurs and candidates interested in global career opportunities. No prior knowledge or experience is required for enrolment on this course. The course enables you to be better prepared for your next move.

Project Management

No particular entry requirement

Option 1

Project Planning Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme

Certificate Fee: £120 + postal charges

Option 2

Project Planning Diploma issued by BOLC

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

Option 3

CPD Accredited Certificate

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£95 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

Project Management

The job roles that could be taken in the Project Management career include:

• Project assistant
• Project co-ordinator
• Project management support
• Project consultant
• Project Manager

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