Level 5 Diploma in Project Management
Program Description
The Level 5 Diploma in Project Management program is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in various project environments across multiple industries, catering to traditional and agile project management practices. The program focuses on developing key competencies, such as understanding project management principles, effective communication, collaboration, planning, and adaptation to different project development approaches. Learners will gain practical experience Learners will gain practical experience not only through application-based modules but also through actually spending half their time in the entire program, working in an actual industry, thereby enhancing their readiness for professional roles within the project management sector.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the graduates will be able to:
- Explain project management fundamentals and methodologies across diverse environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of suitable development approaches for projects.
- Develop project planning documents for both Predictive and Adaptive projects.
- Engage in effective communication with stakeholders to support team performance in various project settings.
- Apply project management tools and techniques throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and Report project performance to the stakeholders.
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Level 5 Diploma in Project Management qualification must successfully complete all mandatory core courses worth 90 credits
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Project Management Mandatory Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 90 | ||
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| PJM 100 | Explore project management fundamentals | 4 |
| PJM 101 | Understand project environment | 4 |
| PJM 102 | Define project scope and objectives I | 3 |
| PJM 103 | Define project scope and objectives II | 3 |
| PJM 104 | Select Project Development Approach | 4 |
| PJM 105 | Estimate Project Resources | 4 |
| PJM 106 | Develop Project Schedule | 4 |
| PJM 107 | Manage Project Costs | 4 |
| PJM 108 | Engage Project Stakeholders & Develop Communication Strategies | 4 |
| PJM 130 | Implement Project Approach with Resource Estimates | 2 |
| PJM 131 | Develop a Project Plan with Schedules, Costs, Stakeholder and Communication strategies | 3 |
| PJM 200 | Support Team Performance | 4 |
| PJM 201 | Ensure Quality in Projects | 4 |
| PJM 202 | Manage project risks, procurement & contracts | 4 |
| PJM 203 | Manage Project Changes | 4 |
| PJM 204 | Support Project Integration | 4 |
| PJM 205 | Monitor Project Performance | 4 |
| PJM 206 | Close a Project | 3 |
| PJM 207 | Conduct Post-Implementation Reviews | 3 |
| PJM 208 | Apply Agile Project Management | 4 |
| PJM 230 | Evaluate High Quality Projects through Team Support | 3 |
| PJM 231 | Execute Project Management Responsibilities | 3 |
| PJM 232 | Create a Plan to Monitor and Close a Project | 4 |
| PJM 233 | Conduct a Review in light of the principles of Agile Management | 4 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 90 |
| Program Code | DPPJM |
| Major Code | PJM |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Level 5 Diploma in Project Management
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| PJM 100 | Explore project management fundamentals | 4 |
| PJM 101 | Understand project environment | 4 |
| PJM 102 | Define project scope and objectives I | 3 |
| PJM 103 | Define project scope and objectives II | 3 |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PJM 104 | Select Project Development Approach | 4 |
| PJM 105 | Estimate Project Resources | 4 |
| PJM 106 | Develop Project Schedule | 4 |
| PJM 107 | Manage Project Costs | 4 |
| PJM 108 | Engage Project Stakeholders & Develop Communication Strategies | 4 |
| PJM 130 | Implement Project Approach with Resource Estimates | 2 |
| PJM 131 | Develop a Project Plan with Schedules, Costs, Stakeholder and Communication strategies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PJM 200 | Support Team Performance | 4 |
| PJM 201 | Ensure Quality in Projects | 4 |
| PJM 202 | Manage project risks, procurement & contracts | 4 |
| PJM 203 | Manage Project Changes | 4 |
| PJM 204 | Support Project Integration | 4 |
| PJM 230 | Evaluate High Quality Projects through Team Support | 3 |
| PJM 231 | Execute Project Management Responsibilities | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 26 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PJM 205 | Monitor Project Performance | 4 |
| PJM 206 | Close a Project | 3 |
| PJM 207 | Conduct Post-Implementation Reviews | 3 |
| PJM 208 | Apply Agile Project Management | 4 |
| PJM 232 | Create a Plan to Monitor and Close a Project | 4 |
| PJM 233 | Conduct a Review in light of the principles of Agile Management | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 22 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |