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Project Management Diploma

This Home learning course defines project management and describes the context in which project management techniques are used. It explores the skills required for effective project management and defines the stages of the project life cycle.

It examines the ways in which projects can be scheduled and covers project review techniques.

At the end of this course you will be able to:-

Identify the skills and knowledge required for effective project management
Design a project specification and overview plan
Complete appropriate planning tools for managing a project from commencement to completion
Identify strategies for monitoring actual against expected project performance and take corrective action when appropriate
Close and handover a project

Entry Requirements:

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course.
It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Syllabus

What is project management?
What is a project?
Deming's definition of project management
Comparing the operational cycle with projects
Being a project manager
Who are project managers?
Three dimensions of managing projects
Which skills do you need to develop?
The project specification, What is a project specification?
How a project specification will help you
Why is the project needed?
Defining aims and objectives
How realistic is the project specification?
Overview planning
The importance of overview planning
Finding the best approach
Developing a milestone plan
Defining the milestones
Planning tools
Gantt charts
What you need to prepare a Gantt chart
Project network diagrams
What you need to prepare a network diagram
Critical path diagrams
Computer-based tools
Responsibility chart
A Detailed activity planning
The planning process
How should you plan?
The work breakdown structure
Identifying dependencies
Estimating the time required
Identifying project paths
Reviewing your activity planning
Anticipating, monitoring and adjusting
The need to review and adjust plans
Six key aspects, Anticipating problems
Monitoring
Keeping stakeholders informed
Starting up your project team
The importance of teamwork
Assembling the team
Skills and knowledge
Creating a team identity
Developing the team
Involving the team
Resources
Making a case
Estimating resource requirements
Preparing a budget
Obtaining resources
Moving on, Handing over
Winding down a project that is ending early
When to end a project early
Learning from your project
Helping yourself and your team to move on
Looking after your own career prospects

Qualification:

Students will be awarded the First Choice Learning College Level 3 Diploma in Project Management, .show this to any potential employer and they will see your commitment in self development.

Study Hours:

Students can register for this course at any time. Average completion time is approximately 60 hours overall, however there is no time limit for you to complete.

What is included in the price of my course?

Official course manual.
Plain A4 paper.
Pen and pencil.
Unlimited support

Tutor Support:

All students will be have an unlimited and unrivalled amount of email support for the duration of their course

Are there any additional costs?

The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage.

How do I pay for my course?

Debit/Credit card call 0800 0025451

Fast & Secure Google Checkout

Paypal

Cheque or Bank Transfer

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