Project Management

The purpose of this Project Management course award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory, principles and practice of project management to enable the learner to take responsibility for the planning, implementation and review of a project, working independently and or supervising the work of others.

Learners will be able to:

1 Examine the key principles and concepts underpinning project management theory and practice
2 Investigate a range of approaches to project management to include specific tools and techniques used to plan, cost and manage a project
3 Communicate project management planning operations using a variety of information channels
4 Examine monitoring and evaluation techniques for a project
5 Apply appropriate controls and evaluation techniques to achieve project aims and objectives
6 Formulate a project management proposal by establishing rationale based on valid needs analysis
7 Devise a risk analysis for a project to include the preparation of a contingency plan
8 Evaluate the methodology and process of a selected project
9 Utilise financial planning and budget models within the context of managing a project
10 Manage a project taking corrective action where necessary to meet agreed goals.