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. It is delivered via a student-friendly blended learning model.
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 at the IPA and, where necessary, 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 2024
Application Deadline
September 2024
Fees
€2,350 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Students Paying their own Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
- Bank draft.
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. It is delivered via a student-friendly blended learning model.
- 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
- Project context.
- Project initiation.
- Project definition.
- Monitoring and control of projects.
- Project close.
Projects in Organisations
- Organsiation structure and culture.
- Team development and management.
- Manging project work.
- The role of the project manager.
- Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments, a personal project and examinations.
- Seminar Dates
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- How To Apply
- Download this Application Form and complete it (if your fees are being paid by your employer, be sure to include all the relevant details on the form).
- That form MUST be accompanied by: (a) proof of ID (copy of passport, birth cert, or driving licence), (b) a passport photo, (c) the programme fee (see section on Fees).
Send the completed application form and the above items to undergrad@ipa.ie.
You may also apply by post.
- Delivery
The Certificate is a blended learning programme that is supported by attendance at scheduled webinars/seminars. Students will receive a learning pack that includes a specially chosen textbook.
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Programme Delivery and Applications
IPA programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning model. To apply, see the How to Apply section on the relevant programme and download the application form below.
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