Course details

This newly validated QQI Level 6 Project Management 6N4090 programme will equip the learner with the essential knowledge, skills and competencies to plan, implement and review projects. Its aim is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of best practice theory, principles and practices required to efficiently take responsibility for their role in a project. The programme content will focus on practical guidelines which will be applicable to a wide range of projects regardless of industry type.

This distance learning, FETAC/QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

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

Topics covered include:

  • Unit 1 – Project Management Environment
  • Unit 2 – Starting Up a Project
  • Unit 3 – Planning a Project
  • Unit 4 – Managing a Project
  • Unit 5 – Monitoring and Controlling a Project
  • Unit 6 – Closing a Project

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.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant life or work experience.
  • Candidates should have the opportunity to practice project management skills on a work-related project but this not necessary. The alternative option will be using a Project scenario created by your tutor.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • 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/QQI Advanced Certificate in Business Management Programme (Ref. 6M4587).

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Open College

The We_They is an independent private college with many hundreds of students and over 40 staff providing over 90 FETAC/QQI Levels 5 & 6 Award courses. Established in 2004 and FETAC Accredited in 2008 We_They is a social entrepreneurial organisation with a proud record of innovation in education which has in just over three years become Ireland’s largest dedicated provider of FETAC / QQI approved courses. 

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