Course description
Project Management (PGT)
Project management is an essential business tool that is being adopted worldwide. It is also a growing and highly sought-after profession, with the Project Management Institute estimating it to have grown by $6.61 trillion by the end of 2020. In this Upskilling course, you will gain a deep understanding of practical project management skills using real-world case studies. You will examine the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility to closure, and explore important topics such as managing people, setting priorities, working to tight deadlines, developing schedules and managing risks.
Suitability - Who should attend?
It is suggested that learners on this course are educated to at least Undergraduate level and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.5. Learners will not be asked to prove their academic or professional history.
Learners will be asked to download the following software:
- GanttProject
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the different stages of the project lifecycle and the tools and techniques used in each stage;
- Develop and evaluate project plans based on timing, cost, and risk;
- Understand the project management process and how it is applied in the workplace.
Training Course Content
This course explores the entire project lifecycle and is designed provide you with the necessary skills manage projects successfully. It will cover the following topics:
- Week 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Week 2: The Project Lifecycle
- Week 3: Gathering Requirements
- Week 4: Work Breakdown Structures
- Week 5: Scheduling
- Week 6: Budgeting
- Week 7: Communications & Governance
- Week 8: Monitoring & Controlling the Project
- Week 9: Managing Change
- Week 10: Project Closure
By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the Project Manager’s role in balancing the time, scope, and budget of a project, and in successfully delivering all project management artefacts.
Course delivery details
Applications opening 30th October 2023
Continuing Studies
This course is designed to equip learners with skills to progress into the following roles and industries:
- Project Assistant
- Project Officer
- Project Manager
- Project Director
Completion of this course grants potential for:
- Further academic study
- Promotion
- Increased earning potential
- New career path