Program Overview
Course Overview
This one-day course provides participants with an introductory overview of the key activities, processes, and benefits of project management to prepare participants for future work or qualifications in the subject.
Participants will explore the features of project work, including planning and scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
Key Details
- Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
- Course Location: Online / Various
- Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
- Delivery Style: In-Person or Online
- Course Duration: Part-time: 1 Day
- Course Start Point: undefined
- Award: Short course
- Open Days: All
Course Structure
What You Will Learn
The course explores the following core topics:
Day One
- Projects and Business as Usual
- Project Context and Environment
- The Business Case
- Estimating and Scheduling
- Project Stakeholders and Communication
- Risk and Issue Management
Teaching and Assessment
How You Will Learn
This one-day course can be delivered either online (via Zoom) or in-person.
Participants will complete a 30-minute multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- 2025-2026: Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.
Funding
The University has a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds available to support students throughout their studies. 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
- Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.
