This programme covers critical skills areas, including project initiation; schedule development, monitoring and control; team management. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks and technologies designed to support the project manager. Students will learn from experienced tutors, and from each other, how to manage their projects effectively and to meet the expectations of their stakeholders.The programme closely follows best practice and the Project Management Handbook for the Civil Service.
Certificate in Project Management
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Delivery Method
This part-time programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend classroom-based seminars and online webinars. They are supported in their studies by various online resources and bespoke course material.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language.
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Mature students (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may enter a programme without the above qualifications.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 6 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
October 2022
Application Deadline
September 2022
Fees
€2,100 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.
Progression
Gradautes of this programme can progress to the IPA's Professional Diploma in Project Management.
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- The Programme
This programme covers critical skills areas, including project initiation; schedule development, monitoring and control; team management. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks and technologies designed to support the project manager. Students will learn from experienced tutors, and from each other, how to manage their projects effectively and to meet the expectations of their stakeholders.The programme closely follows best practice and the Project Management Handbook for the Civil Service.
- Is This Programme for you?
This programme will be particularly relevant for public servants who:
- Are new to project management
- Are members of, or work closely with, project teams
- Wish to enhance their awareness and knowledge of project management
- Are interested in learning practical tools and techniques to help them manage projects more effectively
- Wish to improve the inter-personal competencies that are vital for successful project managers.
- Subjects
The programme will cover the following subjects:
Tools For Managing Projects
Frameworks for Project Management
- APM Body of Knowledge (US)
- PMI Body of Knowledge (UK)
- Project Context
Project Work and its Management
- Initiating Projects
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Planning
- Project Oversight
Methodologies for Project Management
- Project Management Processes
- PRINCE 2
People and Their Role in Projects
Projects in Organisations
- Organsiation Structure and Culture
- Project Teams
Effective Project Teams
- Leadership and Team Building
- Delegation in Projects
Skills for Project Success
- Conflict and Negotiation
- Motivating and Influencing People
- Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations.
- Seminar Dates
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Programme Delivery and Application Form
IPA programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend classroom-based seminars and online webinars and are supported in their studies by a wide range of course material. Full details on how a particular programme is delivered, including timetables, are provided on registration.
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