Project Management QLS Level 3

Course code: ABC005

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Develop your skills and knowledge in project management, from home at your own pace!

Understand the broad skill set you will need to become an effective project manager.
Study the principles of the role in terms of its scope and responsibilities.
Learn the stages of preparing, planning and budgeting.
Know how to manage resources and oversee implementation.
Explore how to deliver a product and its benefits successfully.

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Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a certificate of achievement in Project Management Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

Project management: definitions, principles and scope

Design an analogy or metaphor that encapsulates best practice in project management
Roles and responsibilities of a project sponsor and a project manager
Common oversights and mistakes that can happen when a new project is being launched
Avoiding mistakes
Belbin’s team role inventory

Unit 2

Project initiation: preparing the ground

Implementing best practice in project initiation
Documentation
Purpose and scope of a project
Estimating the development of a project
Strategies and tactics to identify key stakeholder
Agreeing on a shared vision and project evaluation criteria
Tactical plan to achieve major deliverables within realistic timescales and in practical stages

Unit 3

Planning the project

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Flow diagram which identifies dependencies
Realistic timescales and critical path
Schedule deliverables within achievable timescales
Producing a realistic budget plan and summary

Unit 4

Managing your resources

How you are perceived by others
Ability to manage projects
The four stages of project team development
The skills to set realistic and motivating goals for project teams
Coping strategies to manage conflict

Unit 5

Managing the project through to implementation

Best practice in monitoring and reporting
Effective project team meetings
Creating an agreed project team culture
Developing a project team to achieve high performance

Unit 6

Delivering benefits from a project

Developing project team management skills
Rewarding high performance
Managing project handover successfully
Develop project evaluation strategies
How to leave a positive legacy

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certifcate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College pen and highlighter
* Student study planner
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments.

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

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