Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Course Overview
Project management is evolving with time. With the numerous tools, technologies, applications, and frameworks that are shaping project management for the modern world, it is important to stay ahead. Project managers need to consistently learn new techniques and best practices to optimize their work processes and project cycles.
This course will help equip learners with the skills, techniques, and understanding required for successful project management careers in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Through a combination of theory and unique, hands-on learning experience, the programme allows learners to enhance their management skills and gain a professional edge in the job market.
The program provides students with competencies.
Module 1; Introduction to Project planning and Management
- Attributes of Project management
- Project implementation and control
- Project management theory and practice
- Creativity and Innovation in Project management
Module 2; Project Design & Implementation
- Project implementation
- Impact assessment
- Project design
Module 3; Project Management in Disasters
- Nature and impact of Emergencies
- Leadership Communication and Problem solving
- Leaders and Stress Management
- Conflict Management
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Managing Groups and Teams
- Leading People and Organizations
- Effective Leadership and Management Principles
Module 4; Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Projects
- Understanding Projects
- Designing Projects
- Basics and key concepts in understanding monitoring & Evaluation
- Developing a performance monitoring plan
- Approaches to Monitoring
- Choosing evaluation Designs
- Approaches to Evaluation
- Analyzing M&E Information
- Executing Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
