This online short course provides students with skills to deliver and implement project management. Organisations and employers are increasingly realising the benefits of those with project management skills outwith their official 'project managers' roles, due to this surge in demand we have created this course to provide students with the skills necessary to fill this market demand.
We would recommend that students complete the Introduction to Project Management course before undertaking this Advanced Project Management course if they are new to project management.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Quality Management - Quality Management Planning, Quality Assurance and Controlling Quality
- Risk Management - Planning for Risk, Identifying Risks, Risk Management, Risk Register, Risk Analysis, Risk Control
Please note, the case studies analysed throughout the course are in an Engineering context.
Duration
We would recommend that this online course provides 4 weeks of learning material, at 10 hours a week.
The benefit of online learning is you can progress through the educational material at your own pace, and complete the course quicker or slower than the average 4 weeks. You will also gain access to the course material for a full year, so that you can refer back to your notes or material after completing the course.
With long-standing research expertise and proven industry experience from the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, the course is available to students to start flexibly throughout the year.
Price
The course costs £250.
This course fee includes access to MyPlace our online learning platform, the course material for one year and a digital certificate of completion if you pass the final course test.
Who should attend
This course is for anyone who wants to lead and deliver project management, with particular focus on quality and risk management to maximise return on investment and minimise potential project weaknesses. It is particularly suited to professionals looking for personal development opportunities, to upskill or further develop themselves towards the next promotion.
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Gain
If you complete the course by passing the final test, you will gain a digital certification of completion from a recognised university, adding to your CV and gaining competitive edge.
Online learning
This CPD course in Advanced Project Management is delivered entirely online, using MyPlace (Moodle) as the delivery vehicle. The course itself comprises of videos, articles, polls, discussions, tutorials, quizzes, activities which mirror the learning objectives of the residential course.
Online education has numerous benefits, for instance, many students can’t make enough time for on-campus courses due to their full-time work schedules, family, and other personal responsibilities. Due to the nature of this course there will be no day to day support instead students will have the flexibility to work at their own pace. Online delivery offers the flexibility increasingly required by professionals in the field.
Choosing us as your CPD training provider
We are a leading provider of CPD training in Scotland. Our programmes are delivered by University of Strathclyde staff equipped with in-depth research knowledge and years of practical industrial experience in the field.
Our training is built on solid academic foundations of what makes a difference. Participants on our courses will be awarded a digital Certificate of Performance in Advanced Project Management from the University of Strathclyde.
