Project management course: This home learning course in Project Management is a must for any student looking to move into management. This very rewarding but demanding distance learning course will offer you everything required to enhance your career or help you make massive strides if considering entering this line of work. One of the most popular courses on offer from the UK Open College continues to create massive interest year after year. Enjoy the benefits and flexibility Open Learning brings. See details below for our Open Learning Diploma in Project Management.

Although the term is commonly used, no specific definition exists. If you ask two different people what project management means to them then you will often have two different answers. Often though, when one talks of project management one is referring to a process of managing a project. However, this process is by no means simple. Project management involves a number of interrelated activities which are needed to achieve a specific goal or set of objectives.

Unlike most Project Management courses, this diploma course introduces you to the field of project management in a unique self-paced and practical format. This course presumes that you have no prior knowledge of managerial or technical subjects and will guide you, step-by-step, on your project journey.

What is Project Management?

Describe what you understand by the terms "Project" and "Management"?
Summarise the four phases of the project life cycle

Project Identification

Describe the two important conditions that must be considered by the project manager
Discuss how you would assess projects feasibly, give the most popular methods and say how you would choose an appropriate project feasibility study method
Explain the "Identification test"

Project Planning

Describe the following: Planning parameters, Planning quality, Developing a strategy framework
Explain the uses and key features of a PERT chart

Project Implementation

Evaluate how a project is prepared for implementation
Analyse the following types of charts: Preperation control chart, Events control chart, Budget congtrol chart
Define "Monitoring Performance" and indentify the popular monitoring methods

Project Completion and Evaluation

Describe closing procedures a project manager should apply in a project

Technical Skills

Identify the two parties that need to be consulted when preparing a project proposal and give steps to be taken when considering their needs
Analyse the following cost headings: Human resources or skills, Administrative process, Materials supplied

Leadership Skills

Discuss the responsibilty of a project leader and identify attributes of good leadership
Summarise the following giving advantages and disadvantages: Auotcratic leadership, Participative leadership

Interpersonal skills

Define the techniques that characterise listening and communicaation, giving steps to improve thos techniques
Describe the five different methods of handing conflict
Summarise the three negotiating skills

Qualification 2:

Level 3 Project Management Award

This is a fully accredited and recognised award. See our qualifications page for further details

   

In addition to the traditional method of tutor support students on this course will be given access to a student community.

Within this area you will be given access to the following resources:

• Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
• View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
• View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
• Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
• View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
• Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
• Find details on our generous Referral Programme

Course Fee: Starting at: £299.00