Project Management Short Course

Looking for a flexible Project Management Short Course to suit your busy lifestyle?  The opportunity to study for an endorsed project management award, without quitting your current job?  Get started today with Brentwood Open Learning College the web’s most dynamic distance learning specialists!  Work your way through this introductory Project Management Course Part Time, with no deadlines imposed and no time restrictions to worry about.  Enjoy a fascinating introduction to the fundamentals of project management, alongside the primary duties and responsibilities of key project management personnel.  Study each stage of the project lifecycle, building a detailed knowledge of the main components of successful projects.  Your personally assigned tutor will provide the support you need to successfully complete the course, which comes complete with all study aids and learning resources included in the initial fee.  Sign up for this exclusive Level 1 Project Management Award today, or contact the BOLC admissions team anytime for more information.

Why Study Project Management?

A recent study carried out by the Project Management Institute (PMI) painted a particularly reassuring picture for the sector’s future.  Within the next decade, it’s estimated that a minimum of 22 million new project management roles will be created by employers worldwide.  Demand for talented project management personnel is at an all-time high, driven by employers’ ongoing commitment to boosting performance and efficiency at all levels.  For the qualified project manager, career opportunities on a global basis are broad and diverse.  Irrespective of your experience and background to date, there’s never been a better time to consider a career in project management.  Take the first step towards fulfilling your potential today, with this exclusive Level 1 Project Management Award from Brentwood Open Learning College!

This is a fully endorsed Level 1 Project Management Award for distance learning, open to candidates worldwide with no entry-requirements to fulfil.  Course content is delivered over two intensive modules, each of which concludes with an online assessment for submission to your assigned tutor:

Unit 1. Overview of Project Management

Module one provides candidates with a detailed introduction to the functions and objectives of project management, detailing the main duties and responsibilities of key project management personnel.  Several primary project management tools and techniques are presented and examined, alongside the benefits of effective project management and the challenges/issues that can compromise projects.

Unit 2. Project Life Cycle

Module two introduces candidates to the project lifecycle, providing a detailed breakdown of each of the four primary stages of a project.  Candidates consider the importance of effective project planning, project execution, project monitoring and final project closure, along with individual agendas and tasks within each of these project phases.

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Paying in Instalments: £140 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £40

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £10

Pay in Full: (£40 Discount) £100

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Careers in project management are open to anyone with the drive, determination and desire to succeed. If you are a natural problem solver with a meticulous eye for detail, a project management career could be right up your street. With no prior knowledge or experience required, this Level 1 Project Management Award could pave the way for a successful career in the field. Progress to diploma-level studies upon completion, or take the first step towards a rewarding project management career. Salaries of around £20,000 are the norm in entry-level project management roles.

Brentwood Open Learning College is proud to offer an extensive range of project management programs, suitable for all skill and experience levels.  Our exclusive Level 1 Project Management Award was designed by a team of noted academics with the following applicants in mind:

• Newcomers exploring project management for the first time
• Existing project management personnel pursuing promotion
• Business owners, managers and senior stakeholders
• Candidates considering entrepreneurship opportunities
• Jobseekers working on their CVs and employability

Enrolment is open 365 days a year, making now the perfect time to get started.  Sign up for this exclusive Level 1 Project Management Award today, or contact the BOLC admissions team if you have any questions.