Course details

The purpose of this QQI 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Assessment Techniques

  • Portfolio/Collection of Work (70%)
  • Assignment (30%)
  • All materials submitted for assessment must be your own work.
  • There is no exam with this course.

Progression to Further Studies

  • Learners who successfully complete this programme will receive the Level 6 minor award in Project Management
  • This award is linked to the Irish National Framework of Qualifications and can be used towards the FETAC/QQI Advanced Certificate in Business Management
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Mid-West Management Training

Mid-West Management Training is a private provider of Adult education and training services.

Mid-West Management Training are based in Ennis, Co. Clare and, since 2002, have successfully delivered many business and management-related courses around Ireland (e.g. Clare, Cork, Galway, and Limerick).

Mid-West Management Training management programmes are relevant for those working or looking to work in the private, public, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, while our entrepreneurship module is appro priate for inpiduals (e.g. practicing and aspiring entrepreneurs) and intrapreneurship or corporate entrepreneurship within organisations.

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