Course overview
Advance your career path in project management with this applied learning Diploma in Project Management. Acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required for successful project management.
This programme is aligned to recognised best practice in the discipline of project, programme, and portfolio management.
The programme is structured around real-world project management challenges and internationally recognised best practices, including PRINCE2, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Agile Project Management.
What you'll learn
- Understand the differences between a project management framework and methodology and be able to develop an appropriate methodology tailored to a unique project environment.
- Be able to articulate the role of project and programme management as a vehicle to execute strategy, drive change, and foster innovation within an organisation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ten knowledge areas of project management as identified in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Know how to apply and tailor PRINCE2 key concepts to a unique project environment
- Build a resource-driven project schedule, track planned versus actual, and report cost, schedule, and scope variance, demonstrating progress versus plan at all stages
- Articulate the use of Agile approaches in a variety of industries where a more adaptive project management approach is required to cope with a high level of uncertainty
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 10 sessions
Professional recognition
Accredited by: Technological University Dublin
Assessment
To achieve CPD Level 7 NFQ accreditation by TU Dublin, this course is assessed by assignment submissions. Assessments are an integral part of the programme and count towards end-of-year results as follows:
- Module 1: Individual Assignment: An Industry Analysis of Current Challenges in Project Management
- Group Project: Case Study analysis
- Module 2: Microsoft Project Assignment
- Module 3: Group Project: Applying Theory in Practice: In-depth analysis of a real-world project and capturing lessons learned
- Individual Assignment: Reflective Presentation on Key Learnings
70% attendance is required.
Testimonials
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Brid ReardonCPD Diploma in Project Management"I attended the CPD Diploma in Project Management. The practical project was excellent and I learned so much from it, the guest lecturers were very interesting and covered real world topics. Online gave an opportunity for training without leaving my home or the need to travel to a classroom, the trainer was very enthusiastic about project management and has lots of experience to share. There was a good mix of people on the course who gave different insights to their area of project management."
Who's it for?
Anyone involved in projects, whether as a project manager, team member, scheduler, or sponsor. The skills and techniques taught on this programme are relevant to all sectors of business and government, including professional services, engineering, technology, and life sciences.
Those who have completed other training in project management and aspire to an accreditation in this key business discipline.
Delivery
This programme is delivered over a series of trainer-led sessions and self-paced videos spread over a 10-week period to fit in with a full-time work schedule. There are a number of activities and case studies used throughout the programme, which ensure that all of the learning is applied in a real way. The programme Director encourages group discussion and involvement throughout each session, ensuring opportunities for questions and real issues are discussed at all times.
Subjects
- Current trends and recognised Best Practices
- The Role of the Project Manager
- The art and science of Project Management
- Projects, Programmes and Portfolios
- Project Risk and Uncertainty
- Agile Project Management
- The Role of the PMO
- PMBOK and PRINCE2
- Hybrid Approaches and Remote Teams
- Build a Logical Schedule Model
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Create and maintain Calendars, manage Resource Allocation
- Assign Resource Cost and Fixed Cost
- Update Actual Progress
- Compare Progress against a Baseline
- Tracking Planned versus Actual
- Resolve potential schedule problems
- Display Critical Path Information
- Dashboards and Reports
- Custom Fiels
- Strategic Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Capacity and Capability
- Risk and Contingency
- Earned Value Management
- Project Complexity
- Project Management Maturity
- Determining Project Value
- Project Failure
About Ibec Academy
We are the specialists who deal with the thorny issues faced by employers every day in key areas such as Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Management, Employment Law, and Occupational Safety and Health.
We advise and represent companies in these areas every day, and this knowledge and practical know-how then informs all of the programmes we design and run.
The learning is based on real examples, which teach you how to get things right the first time and avoid mistakes that are costly and time-consuming to resolve. Our facilitators are experts in their fields, which brings the learning to life and gives participants practical takeaways, insights, and action plans that can be implemented in the workplace.
