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Project Management – FETAC Level 6

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Project Management (L32198).
  • Distance Learning home study course accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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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 any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

  • Types of Organisation
  • Organisation Structure
  • Change in Organisations
  • Projects in Organisations
  • The Project Environment
  • Project Management Process
  • Project Management Methodology
  • Project Reporting and Meetings
  • The Project Charter
  • The Project Plan
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Scheduling Effort
  • Scheduling Techniques
  • Resource and Budget Planning
  • Scope Planning, Verification and Change Control
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Planning
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Service Excellence Systems
  • Team Building
  • Project Organisation Structures
  • Motivating and Developing
  • Reviewing Progress
  • Managing Suppliers
  • 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.

Preferred entry level

  • 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.

Programme Entry Requirements

  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

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).

Assessment

  • This course is assessed through an Assignment and a Skills Demonstration of your project management skills 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, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component 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. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and accreditation.

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