Project Management PG Cert

Get to grips with the fundamentals of project management with this short postgraduate course, that delves into the essential project management techniques needed to succeed in this career.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of the complexities of modern business, and how having the ability to manage your resources effectively despite time and cost constraints can help you succeed in a constantly changing commercial environment. As well as developing your interpersonal and research skills, you will obtain knowledge on key topics such as:

  • project management frameworks, methodology and techniques
  • the emerging role of management in managing projects
  • general management and organisational theory and processes

If you find the course beneficial, you can choose to continue your studies after you complete the course by progressing onto our PG Dip or full Masters in project management.

PG Cert Award
January, April, July, October Start
Part-time, Distance, Online Study Mode
8 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That's why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.

Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Project Management, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Cert Project Management, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have at least three years’ relevant work experience.

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

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