This document outlines the objectives and content of a FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Project Management course. The course is divided into three parts that cover the fundamentals of project management, risk and quality management, and managing people. Learners will understand how to analyze and plan projects using cutting-edge techniques and will develop leadership and teamwork skills. The course aims to provide learners with the tools, templates, and techniques to effectively manage projects as a project manager. It runs for 10 weeks, one night per week.
2. Course objectives Course participants shall achieve the following learning outcomes:- Understand the context of project management within organisation’s Be skilled to analyse and plan projects in an effective and consistent manner Create, structure and organise project using cutting edge pm techniques Leadership skills and the importance of teamwork
3. Part 1 Change context Corporate Organisaiton Portfolio, Programmes and Projects Project lifecycles Project stakeholders and project boards Project Management Fundamentals Project Methodologies and Processes Project strategy and approach Project roles and responsibilities Business case studies and ROI Project support Initial Planning for projects Defining acceptance and criteria Benefits within the organisation Defining control methods Deliverables, activities, resources and schedules Communications strategy
4. Part 2 Risk & Quality Management Identifying and controlling uncertainty Risk Management procedures and tools Corporate QMS and business quality expectations Deliverable verification and acceptance Project Monitoring and Control Key areas to monitor and control Managing Information Flow Work package authorisation Managing issues and risks Status Reporting Change & Configuration Management Baseline Management Identify, assess and control changes Change approval Deliverable configuration management
5. Part 3 Managing People Identifying skills for the project team Team structure roles and responsibilities Leadership styles and motivation techniques Performance input to the organisation Managing contracts and supplies Statements of work Vendor Managing Importance of risk and contingency plans The role of procurement You are a Project Manager The role of the Project Manager The key areas to monitor and control Your portfolio of tools, templates and techniques Your portfolio of projects
6. The Effective Project Manager This course will run one night per week for 10 weeks, from 18:30-21:30 If you have any queries please contact a member of our team on 01-4953155, or emailjames@eden.ie
