Project Management
ABOUT THE SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
Project management can be applied to any deadline driven task that requires completion within a business environment. Students in this short learning programme will acquire vital theoretical and practical project management skills, which will ensure that projects are managed according to schedules, budgets and timelines.
WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME
Individuals involved in:
- The planning and completion of projects.
- Controlling of costs and budgets on projects.
- Ensuring that quality specifications are adhered to.
CERTIFICATION
The Project Management Diploma is a short learning programme (SLP) that is certified by The Independent Institute of Education.
SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
All programmes that are available through College Campus’s School of Business and Technology are short learning programmes (SLP’s) that have been specifically designed for working adults. These SLP’s differ from the full qualifications that are also available through College Campus and which are registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Before you register you must ensure that the programme that you select best suits your individual learning and workplace objectives.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
- Introduction and History of Project Management
- Project Life-Cycle
- Feasibility Study
- Project Selection
- Project Estimating
- Planning and Control Cycle
- Scope Management
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Critical Path Methods
- Gantt Charts
- Procurement Schedule
- Resource Planning
- Project Accounts
- Project Control
- Earned Value
- Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Project Communication
- Project Organisation Structure (Matrix)
- Project Terms
- Project Leadership
DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT DATES OF PROGRAMMES
Classes are held once a week on Wednesday evenings over 18 weeks or on Saturday mornings over 15 weeks. Next programme start: Please see programme start dates.
PROGRAMME MATERIAL
The programme fee includes all programme material which becomes the property of the student. This material constitutes a valuable source of on-going reference.
PROGRAMME EVALUATION
The programme assessment includes a group assignment, test and formal written examination at the end of the programme. Should a student fail to achieve the required mark, he/she may repeat the programme at no additional charge within 18 months of first registration (subject to certain conditions).
