Program Overview

Course Overview

Designed for professionals who are not currently working in a project management-based role, this two-day course introduces the fundamental concepts of project management, building the understanding and skills to allow participants to apply the tools for managing successful projects to their everyday work environments.

On this course you will...

• Describe how a project is set up and managed.
• Explain how to start up a project.
• Define the key steps of planning a project.
• State the key actions in implementing and controlling project activities.
• Recognise the actions necessary to finish off a project.
• Discuss the importance of stakeholder management and collaborative teamwork.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online / Various
• Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
• Delivery Style: In-Person and Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 2 Days
• Course Start Point: undefined
• Award: Short course
• Open Days: All

Minimum entry requirements

Course Structure

What you will learn

Delivered over two days, the course explores the following topics:

Day one

• Project Lifecycles
• Project organisation and governance
• Starting a project
• Stakeholder identification and management

Day two

• Planning the project work, including scheduling and estimating
• Managing risks
• Monitoring and controlling project progress
• Working in project teams

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

This two-day course is available online or in-person.

Participants looking to attend this course online can find more information here.

The course includes a variety of interactive exercises and maximises opportunities for discussion, networking and collaboration.

Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences throughout the course with an emphasis on how the learning can be seen in and applied to the workplace environment.

How you will be assessed

Participants will complete a 20-minute multiple choice formative assessment at the end of the course.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

There are no formal additional costs other than stationery.