Program Overview

Advanced Diploma in Project Management

Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Project Management is designed for project managers, team members, and senior managers who want to obtain an advanced diploma in project management and prepare for the Project Management Institute's PMP certification examination. The course focuses on predictive, Agile, and hybrid methodologies to help build knowledge and understanding of these areas.

Programme Aims and Objectives

The course aims to bring participants up to speed in the current principles and practices of project management, incorporating preparation for the Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification examination. The main focus of this course will centre on the five traditional project management processes groups of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control, and Close-out, as well as the new concepts of system for value delivery, principles, project performance domains, and models, methods, artifacts, together with the increasingly popular Agile project delivery concept and techniques.

Additionally, students will:

• Comprehend the characteristics of contemporary organisational approaches to project management.
• Gain an insight into the Project Management Institute (PMI), 2017, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), sixth edition, the newly released, A Guide to the Project Management Institute (7th ed, 2021), and the Agile Practice Guide.
• Understand the Project Management Institutes PMP certification process.
• Evaluate the importance of effective management of project phases over the project life cycle.
• Develop competencies in methods, tools, and techniques a project manager should use for successful project delivery.
• Analyse the skills and competencies required of the project manager and project team.

Timetable

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Assessment

To meet the requirements of the Diploma in Project Management, a student will be required to complete an end of course multiple-choice examination. Our unique exam preparation simulator covers predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Methodologies to help manage your understanding of each area.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

DBS has been reviewed and approved as a provider of Project Management by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Approved Training Provider (ATP), DBS has agreed to abide by PMI-established quality assurance criteria. DBS has been approved by PMI to issue contact hours and PDUs for this course. Our trainers are PMP credential holders. DBS instructors with the ATP Instructor seal are authorised to teach PMP exam prep.

Student Testimonial

"I chose DBS over other institutions because a colleague of mine highly recommended DBS. For me, one of the main benefits is how easy it is to access staff and material. I chose the Advanced Diploma in Project Management to help progress my current role. I really enjoyed the course and would have no problem recommending it. I wasn't sure if I could get through a diploma course as it's over 15 years since I last studied, but by completing this course, it has shown me I can progress myself academically. I am currently the only one in my team that has done a course like this, and already some of my colleagues are looking for information on the course I done. I have the work experience, but hadn't the qualification, but now that I have both, I can progress further with my career. It was great because my course was relevant to my current role, so they overlapped well. The Project Procurement management section helped me prepare a tender in work for a project we were currently contracted to deliver. It showed my employer that I'm willing to work hard academically to better myself, which will improve my work capability. Within 3 months of completing the course, my salary increased by €5k. I can take on more responsibility now." - John Lowry, Advanced Diploma in Project Management

Programme Content

• Creating a High-Performing Team
• Starting the Project
• Doing the Work
• Keeping the Team on Track
• Keeping the Business in Mind

Structure

In addition to the Advanced Diploma in Project Management, this course concentrates on preparing students to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. A review of material normally covered in the examination will be presented. Students are instructed on how best to prepare, study for, and take the examination. Sample questions of the type given in the examination are used extensively. This curriculum has been specifically built to broadly map A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) by the Project Management Institute (7th ed, 2021) and the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Content Outline. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide) - Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2017 is still a very useful guide for students.

This course is delivered online.

Career Progression Opportunities

The qualification obtained from the Advanced Diploma in Project Management and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification demonstrates to employers and prospective employers that graduates have the strategic and professional competency to successfully manage projects on a small or large scale.

Student Profile

Typically, students participating on the programme come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including IT, manufacturing, marketing, engineering, and construction.

Fees

The fee for this course is €2,000. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees, and DBS library membership. This fee must be paid in full before the course begins.

Categories

• Business & Management
• Professional Diplomas
• 14 Weeks
• Part-Time

Course Overview

• Certification: Dublin Business School
• Schedule: 1 evening per week, 6.15-9.30 pm
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Duration: 14 weeks part-time
• Mode: Online