Diploma in Project Management – QQIL7

This programme is €1575pp.

This highly practical Diploma offers participants the opportunity to gain a project management qualification from Technological University Dublin.

The Diploma is aligned to internationally recognised best practices in the discipline of project, programme and portfolio management. Participants will develop the essential knowledge, skills and competencies required for successful project outcomes.

The Diploma is structured around real-world project management challenges and internationally recognised best practices, including the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), PRINCE2® and Agile Project Management.

The skills and techniques taught on this program are relevant to all sectors of business and government including professional services, construction, engineering, technology and life sciences. Students also learn how to utilise Microsoft Planner & Project in the planning, execution and monitoring and controlling of projects.

This program is built on proven models used across various industries and sectors, integrating recognised
best practices and international standards in project management. Participants will gain essential knowledge, skills, and competencies critical to effective project management.

Participants are introduced to recognised approaches including PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile and hybrid delivery,
together with the practical tools and techniques used to plan, monitor and control projects.

The Diploma also develops practical capability in the use of project management information systems,
particularly Microsoft Project, for planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting. The module breakdown is
set out below.

Module 1 – Frameworks & Methodologies

• Project management frameworks and methodologies
• Current trends and recognised best practices
• The role of the Project Manager
• The art and science of project management
• PMBOK
• PRINCE2
• Agile
• Hybrid approaches

Module 2 – Project Planning & Controls

• Project planning and controls
• Gantt charts
• Critical path analysis
• Tracking planned versus actual progress
• Resource and cost management
• Dashboards and reports
• Custom fields

Module 3 – Programme & Portfolio Management
• Programme and portfolio management
• Strategic project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Capacity and capability
• Risk and contingency
• Earned Value Management
• Project complexity
• Project management maturity
• Determining project value
• Project failure

Learning Outcomes 

15 ECTS CREDITS

The programme comprises three modules: Introduction to Project Management, Project Planning, Systems, and Organisational Project Management.

On successful completion of the Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Purpose, Role and Value of Project Management
2. Explain the Project Lifecycle
3. Distinguish Between Projects, Programmes and Operations
4. Apply Core Project Management Principles
5. Develop Key Project Documentation
6. Define Project Scope and Objectives
7. Plan Project Activities, Resources and Schedules (Microsoft Project)
8. Understand Project Cost and Budget Management
9. Identify and Manage Project Risks and Issues
10. Apply Stakeholder Management Techniques
11. Communicate Effectively in a Project Environment
12. Understand Project Governance and Decision Making
13. Monitor, Control and Report Project Performance
14. Manage Project Change
15. Demonstrate Teamwork and Leadership in Projects
16. Understand Quality in Project Management
17. Evaluate Project Success and Lessons Learned
18. Apply Project Management Learning to Workplace Practice
19. Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Awareness
20. Reflect on Personal Development as a Project Professional

Duration and Study Commitment

The Diploma runs one evening per week for 10 consecutive weeks, with each live session lasting three
hours from 6pm to 9pm. Participants also have access to an optional Sunday morning tutorial with the
Course Director. This Sunday morning tutorial is not compulsory but is there for added support for
participants. After the course has ended, a further four weeks is allowed for completion of any
outstanding assignments.

Dates: 6th October to the 8th December, runs weekly each Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm – Virtual delivery

Sustainable HRM Skillnet members pay €1575pp (Full cost is €2100pp.)