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| Course at QLS | Level 5 |
| Study Method | Online |
| Course Duration | 450 Hours |
| Start Date | Ongoing |
| Endorsement | Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme |
| Pay in Instalment | Full Fee £ 192, Deposite £ 36, ( £ 13/month ) |
Study online for the chance to earn a Higher Certificate in Project Management, with the committed support of Staff Training Solutions! Discover our most advanced project management certificate programs online, paving the way for successful and rewarding careers in the field! Study the art of effective project management and the responsibilities of the professional project manager, along with a breakdown of the project life cycle and the concept of project integration management. Explore effective HR management, the importance of proactive quality management and the fundamentals of project risk management. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence you’ll need to take your career in project management to the highest possible level! The web’s most accessible and enjoyable project management courses for distance learning, brought to you exclusively by Staff Training Solutions!
Why Study Project Management?
To study project management is to acquire highly-regarded skills and knowledge of significant value in any industry or business area. Project management incorporates a variety of specialist leadership functions, which include risk management, team leadership, resource acquisition, goal tracking and many more besides. Individuals who thrive in project management are able to help employers and clients alike achieve their goals on time and within budget. Worldwide, the demand for talented project management personnel is at an all-time high and continuously growing. Overseeing important initiatives of all shapes and sizes, project managers play a critical role at the heart of the successful business. For ambitious candidates who don’t shy away from a challenge, careers in project management can be incredibly rewarding.
This exclusive Level 5 Project Management Diploma is our most advanced course to date, created for candidates looking to climb to the very top of the career ladder. Study the art of effective project management across a series of 12 modules, each concluding with an online assessment for submission to your assigned tutor:
Module 1 - Project Management - An Introduction
The course begins with a detailed exploration of project management as a concept, along with the specific duties and responsibilities of project management personnel. Several fundamental project management principles are introduced, along with the basics of the project life cycle and several helpful tools for more effective project management.
Module 2 - Stages of the Project Life Cycle
A more detailed exploration of the project lifecycle follows in the second module, examining each of its core components individually. Learners study effective project planning, project execution, project monitoring and project closure in-depth, along with the role each element plays in the successful completion of projects.
Module 3 - What is Project Integration Management?
Module three explores the functions and objectives of project integration management, discussing effective techniques for bringing various processes together harmoniously. The inevitability of trade-offs in project integration management is also discussed, along with an introduction to project budgeting and initial project scope assessments.
Module 4 – What is Project Scope Management?
Candidates then explore the concept of project scope management, which concerns processes and procedures to ensure all required work (and nothing more) is included in the project. Learners examine the creation of a professional scope statement, the importance of an effective scope management plan and tips for its successful implementation.
Module 5 - Steps for Project Time Management
The value of proactive time management and the prioritisation of tasks are explored in module five, which also guides candidates through the process of creating a viable project schedule. Several essential time management tools and techniques are discussed, alongside the consequences of procrastination and general inefficiencies.
Module 6 - The Basics of Project Cost Management
Budgeting basics are brought back into discussion in module six, in which learners explore the art of effective project cost management. The process of accurately estimating project costs is discussed, along with the objectives of a cost management plan and several common challenges in accurately and consistently controlling project costs.
Module 7 - Project Quality Management Processes
Module seven explores the responsibilities of the project manager, with regard to quality control and consistency at each stage of the project. Candidates learn how to work with flowcharts and other quality management tools.
Module 8 - Project Human Resource Management
The creation of roles and effective allocation of duties is explored in module eight, which examines key HR management considerations in successful project management. Organisational planning and calculating manpower requirements are also touched upon, along with the importance of effective leadership in all aspects of project management.
Module 9 - Effective Project Communication Management
The functions and objectives of a communication management plan are presented and discussed in the ninth module. Additional subtopics introduced include communication modalities, how to identify communication requirements in project management and the importance of strategic communication planning.
Module 10 - Project Procurement Management
Module 10 discusses the creation and maintenance of relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers in project management. The process of procuring the goods and services required to successfully complete a project are discussed, along with the challenges associated with reliance on outside parties and contributors.
Module 11 - Project Risk Management
A crash-course introduction to risk management follows in module 11, which guides candidates through the process of identifying, categorising, prioritising and ultimately dealing with risks at a variety of levels. Learners also study the effective implementation and benefits of SWOT analysis as a helpful project management tool.
Module 12 - Managing Global Projects
Bringing the course to a close, Module 12 takes a look at international project management and some of the challenges inherent with managing global projects. Candidates discuss international human resource selection, global communication techniques and the objectives of global project management functions.
This fascinating Level 5 Project Management Diploma could open the door to an incredible array of career opportunities at home and abroad. Whether new to project management or looking to further an existing career, an endorsed qualification on your CV could make all the difference. Typical job titles in the field of project management include project administrator, project coordinator, PMO officer, project planner, HR specialist, project controller and many more besides. Introductory salaries of around £20,000 and up are the norm.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Staff Training Solutions is proud to support ambitious candidates at every stage of their career journey. Created by noted academics and experienced industry veterans, this Level 5 Project Management Diploma is ideal for the following applicants:
Staff Training Solutions will provide all the study materials and learning resources you need to successfully complete this endorsed diploma. Enrol online, or contact our student support team for more information!
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