Diploma in Project Management

Special Purpose Award – Level 8
15 ECTS Credits

Course Code

CR_EDPM_8

Course Fee

Diploma in Project Management and preparation for PMI exam = €3,850

Diploma in Project Management only, (already have a PMI credential) = €3,400

Diploma in Project Management, but have previously completed CIT PM evening class = €3,250

PMI credential only (no Diploma from CIT) = €2,550

Module 3 only, advanced aspects of project management = €1,550

The diploma in Project Management is a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, guest speakers, simulations and practical projects. Course delegates complete various assignments in the class, as project teams and individual assignments and exams.

Covering all knowledge areas of the ‘Project Management Body of Knowledge’ (PMBOK© - which is administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the USA). The CIT Diploma in Project Management is an academically rigorous, engaging, challenging and rewarding learning journey.

There is a multifaceted learning experience through the detailed knowledge of lecturers, industry experts and impressive guest speakers. Also there is the added benefit from the diversity of people attending the Diploma, they have a wide range of expertise, background and experiences. Having such a diverse group of people creates a richer, more engaging and dynamic learning experience that benefits course attendees.

The Diploma has a number of detailed learning objectives for developing specific Project Management skills, techniques and knowledge. The major objectives are:

To equip delegates with an advanced ‘toolbox’ of techniques, systems, strategies, tools and methods to setup, plan, manage and close out almost any project.
To develop their people management skills, confidence and experience of using these new skills and techniques so as to become even more dynamic project managers, make decisions quickly, and in a way that includes the project team, sponsors and end users.

With the emergence of Project Management as a standalone profession, international accreditation that is accepted across industries is becoming increasingly important. This course also prepares delegates for the Project Management Institute (PMI) exams for certification as a ‘Project Management Professional’ (PMP®) or a ‘Certified Associate in Project Management’ (CAPM®)

Module 3 of the Diploma can be taken as a standalone module, it may be suited to:

Candidates who have previously completed an introductory Project Management training course and are interested in learning more advanced topics and skills.
Candidates who already have their PMP certification and need to earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) over three years to maintain their certification.

CIT offers the opportunity for ‘PMP’ holders to sign up for Module 3, which will deliver up to 36 PDUs focussed on advanced PM topics for Project Managers who have been through the certification process. Please see below for subjects covered in module 3.

Course Content

Module 1 & 2 cover the internationally recognised PMBOK© (Project Management Body of Knowledge) methodology for managing projects. Subjects include:

Project Integration
Project Scope
Human Resources
Time
Risk
Communications
Cost & Finance
Quality
Procurement

Module 3 covers advanced aspects of project management including:

Presentation Skills
PM / EnterprisePM Tools (MIS)
Project Governance
Recovering a Project in Difficulty
Business Process Mapping
Supply Chain Management
Legal & EHS
Performance appraisal
Management of globally dispersed & virtual teams
Strategic Project Management
Organisational Behaviours
Driving Organisational Change through Projects.

Who Should Apply?

The Diploma is suited to people working in both the private and public sector, and is appropriate to almost all functional disciplines and industrial sectors. The course provides the skills, knowledge and techniques to apply a structured project management systems approach to the management of their projects.

The Diploma is suited to those who are:

Considering getting involved in Project Management
Working in a project team
Involved in managing project teams
Involved in delivering projects, managing suppliers, etc.
Implementing projects and managing change within organisations.
Preparing to enter into supervisory or management position, or other project related roles
Looking to upskill in preparation for their next career move
Previously completed a Project Management training course, interested in more advanced topics contained in Module 3 of CIT Diploma