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Updated
5 July, 2010
Course Details
Unit 1: Change Context and Organisations
Unit 2: Project Management Fundamentals
Unit 3: Project Planning
Unit 4: Quality Management
Unit 5: Managing People
Unit 6: Project Administration
Who should complete this course?
Prerequisites
Assessment
Progression to Further Studies
Accreditation
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- Course Fee: EUR495
- FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Project Management
- Distance Learning course with Tutor Support accredited by: FETAC
- Students have 6 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
- Click here to Enrol for this course online now
- Click here to Request a Prospectus
Course Details
This advanced distance learning course equips Project Managers and prospective Project Managers with comprehensive project management skills. Students will learn: (1) project processes / methodologies, (2) advanced project planning skills, (3) work breakdown and scheduling techniques, (4) resource and scope planning, (5) project leadership techniques, and (6) quality control and project control techniques.
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access. If you don't have internet access, you can choose to receive a printed pack and email or post assessments.
Click here for an overview of CMIT eLearning
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.
By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access. If you don't have internet access, you can choose to receive a printed pack and email or post assessments.
Click here for an overview of CMIT eLearning
Topics Covered in this Course
Unit 1: Change Context and Organisations
- Types of Organisation. Organisation Structure
- Change in Organisations. Projects in Organisations
- The Project Environment
Unit 2: Project Management Fundamentals
- Project Strategy
- Project Management Methodology
- Project Reporting and Meetings
Unit 3: Project Planning
- The Project Charter. The Project Plan
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Scheduling Effort. Scheduling Techniques
- Resource and Budget Planning
- Scope Planning, Verification and Change Control
Unit 4: Quality Management
- Risk Management. Quality Planning
- Quality Management Systems
- Service Excellence Systems
Unit 5: Managing People
- Team Building. Project Organisation Structures
- Motivating and Developing
- Reviewing Progress
- Managing Suppliers
Unit 6: Project Administration
- Project Monitoring
- Cost Control
- Schedule Control
- Quality Control
- Project Close-out
Who should complete this course?
- Business Project Managers, IT Project Managers and Project Leaders who wish to formalise their skills.
- Aspiring or newly appointed Project Managers.
Prerequisites
- Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
- Candidates must have the opportunity to practice project management skills on a work-related project.
- Candidates must have the agreement of a mentor / supervisor who can oversee their practical project work.
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
- Basic working knowledge of computers is required to do the course.
Assessment
- This course is assessed through an Assignment (which entails developing a Work Breakdown Structure and a Project Plan) and a Skills Demonstration of your project management skills in a business context, including setting up a project, running a project, controlling change, managing people aspects, and planning and monitoring a project.
- All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
- As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.
Progression to Further Studies
- This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Management programme (Ref. BMANX).
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Project Management (L32198) from FETAC.
- The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
- Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
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