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Diploma in Project Management Online Distance Learning Course

About the Diploma in Project Management Online Distance Learning Course

The Level 4 Professional Diploma in Project Management is a UK accredited internationally recognised programme that is designed to enable project team members and team leaders of single and multiple workplace projects to perform their role more thoughtfully and more effectively. The project management training covered by the content is also suitable for Owner Managers and Consultants who wish to increase their knowledge in this area.

In addition, the design of the Level 4 Diploma means that the course also provides a sound basis for managers who wish to develop further and take higher level management and business programmes, such as the Level 6 Diploma in Projects Management, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Marketing, or Quality.

Accreditation

Our Level 4 Professional Diploma in Project Management is accredited by Edexcel, the leading UK Government National Accreditation Body. Edexcel accreditation is recognised internationally and its qualifications are accepted by employers and higher education establishments throughout the world, and by professional associations such as the PMI and APM.

Entry Requirements

Students must:

  • be over 18 years of age
  • have at least 1 year of work experience.

Start Date

Every Monday, except UK Bank Holidays.

Duration

10 months.

Content

A course comprises 7 mandatory units.

Unit 1: Managing Professional Development Activities

Assessing Needs and Planning Development Activities

Unit 2: Overview of Project Management

Project Management Best Practice; Definitions;
Why Project Management is Essential;
The Demand for Project Management;
Qualities and Competencies of a Project Manager

Unit 3: Project Structures and Life Cycle

Defining and Categorising Projects;
The Life Cycle of the Project;
Overview of Prince Project Methodology;
The Lean and Mean Approach

Unit 4: Feasibility and Risk in Projects

Testing and Assessing the Feasibility of the Project;
Assessing and Managing Risk

Unit 5: Working with and Leading People (Project Teams)

Managing the Project Team Members;
Managing Creativity and Conflict;
Internal and External Roles and Responsibilities;
Managing Relationships

Unit 6: The Project Closure Stage

Planning and Activating the Closure Point;
A Project Closure Templates

Unit 7: Managing Projects: Research, Development, Proposal, Implementation

Individual Report - Planning the implementation of a project

All 7 modules must be successfully completed to gain the award.

Assessment Requirements

  • Unit 1 - Professional Development Activities
  • Units 2 to 7 - One Research or Work-based Assignment
  • Professional Development activities maintained throughout the course

Tutor Support

Following registration, students will be allocated a UK-based tutor who will be available by telephone and Moodle Messaging (email via the Virtual Learning Environment) to discuss course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.

Course Delivery

The course is a self study course. It is delivered via an online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Moodle. Please contact us if you require any further information.

All course materials are available online.

Study Time

Unit 1: 50 hours spread over duration of course

Units 2 to 7: 40 - 50 hours per module

Background Reading and Research: 2 hours average per week

Study Fees

£1750 GBP, plus £123.00 GBP Edexcel Registration Fee.

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