Advanced Diploma in Project Management cover the following units: 

1. Overview of Project Management

Understand the fundamental principles of project management and its role in achieving business goals, covering key concepts and best practices. This module sets the foundation for managing projects successfully from start to finish.

2. Project Life Cycle

Learn the stages of a project from initiation to closure, ensuring smooth progress and effective control throughout the project’s life span. Understanding the life cycle helps in delivering projects on time and within budget.

3. Project Integration Management

Discover how to coordinate all project elements and processes to work together seamlessly, aligning objectives and resources effectively. This ensures consistent progress and successful project completion.

4. Project Scope Management

Master how to define and control what is included and excluded in the project, preventing scope creep and ensuring clear deliverables. Proper scope management guarantees stakeholder satisfaction.

5. Project Time Management

Learn techniques for planning, scheduling, and controlling project timelines to meet deadlines efficiently. Effective time management helps avoid delays and keeps the project on track.

6. Project Cost Management

Understand how to estimate, budget, and control costs to keep the project financially viable. This module teaches methods to balance expenses while maintaining quality.

7. Project Quality Management

Focus on maintaining high standards by planning, assuring, and controlling project quality throughout its lifecycle. Quality management ensures that deliverables meet requirements and expectations.

8. Effective Planning & Scheduling

Gain skills to develop detailed project plans and schedules that guide all activities and resources. Proper planning and scheduling are essential for timely and organised project delivery.

9. Human Resource Management

Explore how to recruit, manage, and lead project teams effectively to maximise performance and collaboration. This includes understanding team roles and fostering a positive work environment.

10. Rewarding Employees

Learn strategies to motivate and recognise team members through rewards and incentives, boosting morale and productivity. Reward systems help retain talent and encourage excellence.

11. Organising Meetings

Understand how to plan and conduct productive meetings that drive decisions and maintain project momentum. Effective meetings save time and keep stakeholders engaged.

12. Managing Resources

Discover techniques for efficiently allocating and utilising project resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials. Resource management ensures optimal use and reduces waste.

13. Change Management

Learn how to handle changes in project scope, schedule, or resources smoothly while minimising disruption. Effective change management helps projects adapt and stay aligned with goals.

14. Crisis Management

Prepare to identify and respond to unexpected emergencies or risks that threaten project success. This module teaches strategies to manage crises and maintain control under pressure.

15. Conflict Management

Understand methods to resolve disagreements and conflicts within project teams to maintain a positive working environment. Conflict management promotes collaboration and problem-solving.

16. Stress Management

Learn techniques to manage stress for yourself and your team, ensuring wellbeing and sustained productivity during challenging projects. Stress management supports a healthy workplace culture.

17. Communication Management

Master clear and timely communication strategies to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project. Good communication reduces misunderstandings and builds trust.

18. Procurement Management

Explore the processes involved in acquiring goods and services needed for the project efficiently and cost-effectively. Procurement management helps maintain quality and budget control.

19. Risk Management

Understand how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the project’s success. Effective risk management protects projects from potential problems and losses.

20. International Project Management

Learn to manage projects across borders, considering cultural, legal, and logistical challenges. This module prepares you to lead global teams and deliver successful international projects.

Upon completion of the Advanced Diploma in Project Management Level 7, you are equipped with a versatile skill set that opens doors to diverse career opportunities. As a certified project management professional, you can pursue roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager. Graduates of this program are well-positioned for leadership positions in various industries, including engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, law, and technology. With salaries ranging from £30,000 to £100,000, depending on experience, your investment in this advanced diploma promises a rewarding and lucrative career path. Whether you are a seasoned professional or someone exploring new career horizons, this diploma sets the stage for your success in the dynamic field of project management.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

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.