Project Management

Certificate

Group of Project Managers reviewing a GANTT Chart on a laptop
Group of Project Managers reviewing a GANTT Chart on a laptop
Type of Programme
Part-time, Blended
Duration
1 Semester
Course Code
CR_EPMAN_8
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
27th September 2024
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork, Online
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

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Overview

Special Purpose Award Level 8 Certificate in Project Management

With the emergence of Project Management as a standalone profession, international accreditation that is accepted across industries is becoming increasingly important. The course is suitable for individuals who may have practical experience of either being involved in projects or managing and leading projects but need to supplement this with the necessary education. This course is aimed at those who seek to employ professional project management methodologies in the Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Close-Out of their Projects.

This MTU accredited Special Purpose Award in Project Management uses a combination of external experts and in-house lecturers to provide a broad scope of industrial and academic expertise. The content and delivery is applicable to all industrial sectors (not just technical projects).

The programme educates students in both traditional predictive / waterfall & Agile Project Management approaches – both essential toolsets for a Project Manager.

The Special Purpose Award combines advanced Project Management techniques and methodologies with the real-life experiences of an expert panel of leading project management lecturers from a wide range of industrial sectors. The course consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, guest speakers, simulations and practical projects. Course delegates complete various assignments in the class, as project teams and individual assignments.

 

Course Delivery

The next intake will begin on January 12th 2024.

The January 2024 Certificate will be delivered using a blended teaching approach comprising of classroom based, face-to-face teaching on FOUR Fridays only (Jan. 12th, March 1st, April 12th & May 10th) and live online teaching sessions (Thursday evenings).

The course is approximately six months in duration.

 

 

Award

Students who complete all three modules, will be entitled to an accredited Certificate in Project Management (Special Purpose Award –10 ECTS credits at level 8 and 5 ECTS credits at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications, awarded by Munster Technological University).

 

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

The Certificate in Project Management is applicable to all industrial sectors (not just technical projects). 

The course is suitable for individuals who may have practical experience of either being involved in projects or managing and leading projects but need to supplement this with the necessary education. 

Applicants should have a minimum of a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent). Equivalent recognition may be given through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis to candidates who have not achieved this academic standard but who can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€3,850 (includes MTU exam fees)

**Funding Options Available**

The course cost is normally €3,850 however a 25% subsidy from Skillnet is currently available to eligible applicants. This reduces the course cost to €2,887.50 (a saving of €962.50).

In order to avail of funding you must be working in the private sector. Public sector workers are not eligible for Skillnet funding.

All private sector businesses of any size, including sole traders, that are based in the Republic of Ireland are eligible to undertake part-funded upskilling with Skillnet Ireland. 

Please note: the company must be paying the course fee. Funding is not available to individual applicants. 

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button; you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.

Further Information

Certificate in Project Management

Kevin Cunningham, IT Project Manager/Consultant:  

“I found the course to be a very rewarding experience.  This course was fun, engaging and very participative - the range of experience and knowledge available is daunting and impressive.  It does require personal commitment, to attend the sessions and complete the assignments.  However what you learn and experience will refocus your personal career goals as well as give you a renewed sense of confidence in your abilities, which was the highlight for me. 

 

Norma Beechinor, Stryker Instruments:  

"The MTU Project Management programme was most definitely the most practical and beneficial course that I have attended to date.  I learned about all the project management tools and their benefits such as Work Breakdown Structures and Risk assessments and I also learned a lot on managing Project Human Resources. The practical PM tools we learned continue to help me during my daily roles and responsibilities within Stryker Corporation." 

 

Tom Morgan – Project Engineer, PM Group at MSD Brinny.  

“I applied to the PM course to backup what I was executing at work. Initially it was so that I could fully understand the tools and processes we were employing on site to execute our project. The course has done that and more. It has shown me how an education in Project Management can be a positive methodology in my industry and many more besides” 

 

Tina Kenneally – Technical Support Manager, VMware.  

“I found this course to be excellent, very practical, very hands-on and very applicable to the work environment. The assignments’ are well structured and thought out as they allow the student to really focus on and understand PM strategies and techniques. I would highly recommend this course”. 

 

Certificate in Project Management 

January 2024 timetable (Blended delivery)

The January 2024 Certificate will be delivered using a blended teaching approach comprising of classroom based, face-to-face teaching on FOUR Fridays only (Jan. 12th, March 1st, April 12th & May 10th) and live online teaching sessions (Thursday evenings).

January 2024 Timetable

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