Specialization in Project Management

Program Overview

This online Specialization in Project Management covers all aspects of project management, including initiation, planning, control, and closure stages. It integrates global knowledge and specific tools, preparing students to manage projects across all knowledge areas and competencies recognized by international standards like IPMA and PMI. Successful completion leads to a Specialization diploma and potentially a professional certification as a Certified Project Management Associate (Level D). The program is designed for both experienced and aspiring project managers seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Specialization in Project Management program introduces participants to all aspects of project management: initiation, planning, control, and closure stages, encompassing all knowledge areas and required competencies as recognized by international standards. The program emphasizes the selection and use of management, programming, project monitoring, and management tools, along with project programming and tracking methods. It uniquely integrates global and specific knowledge across its nine subjects to ensure proper management development, aligning with IPMA/AGPA standards for professional knowledge and competencies. The program is designed for students with or without prior experience in project management who are highly disciplined, responsible, and interested in expanding their knowledge to apply in teaching, research, or professional fields. Successful completion leads to a Specialization in Project Management diploma issued by the enrolling university, and potentially a professional certification as a Certified Project Management Associate (Level D) through a cooperation agreement with the Argentina Project Management Association (AGPA) and the Argentina IPMA Certifying Body (OCIA), exclusively for students residing in America. The general objective is to train specialists capable of comprehensively managing projects, possessing a holistic understanding of development and the precise knowledge to manage and administer all human and technical resources. Specific objectives include managing projects across all stages (initiation, planning, control, execution, communication, and closure) and knowledge areas; estimating necessary resources; utilizing management tools; and applying international standards like those of IPMA and PMI.

Outline:

The program consists of 37 credits distributed across two parts:

• Part 1: Courses (25 credits): This part comprises nine subjects designed to provide understanding, knowledge, and practice of project design processes and work methodologies for efficient assessment and knowledge generation.
The subjects and their credit allocation are: 1. Introduction to Project Managing (1 credit): Covers general concepts, project types, phases, and the project life cycle. Project Planning and Management (4 credits): Focuses on project integration, scope, plan development, control of changes, definition, administration, and planning of scope, along with choosing and applying techniques for action planning and specific programming techniques. Computer Tools for Project Management (3 credits): Introduces technological tools and management software for project management. Project Monitoring and Control (3 credits): Covers project control fundamentals, tools, methodologies, and resource control to ensure compliance with timelines, quality, and cost. Project Evaluation (3 credits): Centers on financial engineering, using technical-economic tools for project assessment. Trust Management: Risk and Quality (3 credits): Focuses on quality basics, planning, ensuring, and controlling quality and risk. Human Resources Strategic Management (3 credits): Provides an overview of the human resources director's role, managerial activity areas, and integration of business strategies. Occupational Risk Prevention: OHSAS 18001 (3 credits): Covers business requirements in prevention, techniques for controlling occupational risks, and the OHSAS 18001 standard. Project Communication (2 credits): Addresses internal and external communication, communication channels, and strategic communication structures. It mentions that the student must successfully pass all evaluated activities and approve the Final Project to complete the program. The certification process for the IPMA Level D certification involves a test issued by the OCIA.

Teaching:

The program uses an integrative methodology combining knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and internalization of project practices. The duration is 9-12 months, depending on student dedication. A printed version of the content is provided. The teaching staff includes numerous Doctors and Professors from various universities and institutions, with expertise in project engineering, architecture, economics, and other relevant fields (a full list of faculty is provided in the text).

Careers:

The program prepares students for various career opportunities, including:

• Working in project management and administrative departments.
• Managing government projects.
• Managing university projects.
• Working as a private project management consultant.
• Working in architecture and engineering studies.

Other:

The program is offered online. FUNIBER offers training scholarships. The program collaborates with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), the Argentina Project Management Association (AGPA), the Argentina IPMA Certifying Body (OCIA), Fundación Innovación y Desarrollo. The credit structure may vary depending on the enrolling university. One ECTS credit is equivalent to 10-15 hours. The subject content is subject to modification due to updates and improvements.