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Project Management

BS1144

Duration

15 weeks

Next start date

January 2026

NFQ

Level 8

ECTS

10 Credits

Mode of Study

Online

Apply By

Nov 28, 2024, 5PM

Fee

€850

Overview

Projects are becoming an increasingly important part of how all organisations across industry sectors do business. The primary objective of this module is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to apply project management principles, tools and techniques to deliver value to the organisation.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Ideally, learners will have a Level 7 NFQ qualification or relevant work experience. Learners who do not meet the entry requirements and have project experience through their work will be evaluated under the University of Galway RPL policy.

What you will Learn

The module will explain the role of the project manager, and provide learners with skills and knowledge to perform this role in dealing with stakeholders needs and expectations, developing project plans and executing them in an efficient and effective manner.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the main activities and tasks of a project manager
Assess how different types of organisational structure impact on the running of a project
Determine which project management approach is appropriate in different situations.
Construct a schedule and a budget for a project, and track progress against these
Understand the importance of risk in a project, and how it can be managed
Recognise the different types of power in organisations
Analyse the differences between groups differ from teams
Identify how to create effective teams