Diploma in Project Management

In Collaboration with Iqra University Islamabad.

Introduction

This programme is designed for the professional working in the area of project management, project coordination as well as project designing. Effective managers transform difficult challenges into strategic improvements that benefit and lift the performance of their organization. Participants will learn practical skills and management tools which gives them the confidence and knowledge to perform in their job and to evaluate the work of others. They will also learn how to facilitate effective communication in their team and provide their team members with the guidance and support that they need to excel.

Course Content

What is project management?
Project management terminology
Areas of expertise
Project stakeholders and project life cycle
Role of project manager and project team
Project definition and scope
Plan and schedule development
Application area knowledge, standards, and regulations
Project management context
Understanding the project environment
Management, communication, monitoring, handover and review
Project management process for a project
Project management tools and techniques
Project risk assessment

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, the student should be able to:

Identify, scope, plan, develop and manage project
Apply project and quality management principles in a work-based context.
Apply quantitative methodologies in making work-based decisions.
Manage project budgets.
Identify, evaluate and manage project risks.
Work effectively in multidisciplinary professional teams and community structures.
Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate socio-economic, legal, financial and physical information applicable to projects.
Organize and manage activities efficiently and effectively.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in oral and written persuasion.