Learning outcomes

This highly practical Diploma offers participants the opportunity to gain a project management qualification from Ireland’s first Technological University. The Diploma is aligned to internationally recognised best practices in the discipline of project, programme and portfolio management. Participants will develop the essential knowledge, skills and competencies required for successful project outcomes. The Diploma is structured around real-world project management challenges and internationally recognised best practices, including the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), PRINCE2® and Agile Project Management.

The skills and techniques taught on this program are relevant to all sectors of business and government including professional services, construction, engineering, technology and life sciences. Students also learn how to utilise Microsoft Planner & Project in the planning, execution and monitoring and controlling of projects.

Who is the course for

A current or aspiring project manager who wants to enhance your role performance and project success. A functional specialist interested in building a working knowledge of project management. Anticipating a transition into a project management role, with an eye on future growth. A business or senior leader who wants to motivate your organisation and expand your project management tool set.

Modules

Weeks 1 – 3         Frameworks & Methodologies

Weeks 4 – 6         Project Management Information Systems

Weeks 7 – 9         Programme & Portfolio Management

Week 10              Student Reflection & Presentations

Post Course        Course Wrap – up (4 weeks)

Trainer Profile

Our lecturer John McGrath has always wanted to make this course as interactive as possible. In advance of the course commencing the participants are requested to turn on their screens and monitors. The participants will appear on the first monitor. That way John can put a name to the face of each participant. Each participant will follow Johns second monitor. As an extra learning support, we also provide a weekly recording of each class. This is uploaded at 9am the following day. We feel that there may be a time when a participant may not be able to attend a weekly class, and this gives them the opportunity to access the recording and catch up on the missed class. Participants have always found this hugely beneficial.

The lecturer John McGrath also makes himself available to give a tutorial on an additional evening (in general Monday evening from 6pm-6.30pm) to answer any questions that participants may have. You will always have a few participants logging into these tutorials. These tutorials may be assignment related or can be industry related. So, this extra support provided by our lecturer John can be very welcoming and put them at ease.