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Learn project management from experts in the field, using practical examples.
10 UK Postgraduate Level Credits from the University of Glasgow Successful completion of the micro-credential will award 10 credits towards an MSc at the University of Glasgow as part of your Professional Master of Management coursework. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ.
Project management is a growing and sought-after profession: The Project Management Institute estimates that the career will have grown by $6.61 billion over a seven-year period by the end of 2020. Additionally, project management skills are in high demand, as companies are becoming increasingly multinational and complex. Being able to professionally manage projects, activities and tasks on a tight schedule is a skill that can set your CV apart. In this microcredential, you will learn practical project management skills. Using real-world case studies, you'll cover the project lifecycle from feasibility to closure, examining each stage and exploring practical issues such as business imperatives, managing people, setting priorities, and tight deadlines. You'll learn how the pieces of a project fit together, building toward a hands-on final evaluation in which you create a personal project management toolset that can fit any workplace. Project management is vital to implementing change, and this course could be the first step in an exciting new career, or an opportunity to improve your project management skills. This micro-credential meets the standards set by the Common Micro-Credential Framework. Industry statistics Average base salary £39,000 UK job openings/month 7,320 Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (2019) and this course could be the first step in a new and exciting career, or an opportunity to hone yourself with the latest in practical project management thinking. This micro-credential meets the standards set by the Common Micro-Credential Framework. Industry statistics Median base salary £39,000 UK job openings/month 7,320 Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (2019) and this course could be the first step in a new and exciting career, or an opportunity to hone yourself with the latest in practical project management thinking. This micro-credential meets the standards set by the Common Micro-Credential Framework. Industry statistics Average base salary £39,000 UK job openings/month 7,320 Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (2019)
Introduction to project management and the project life cycle Establish the building blocks and observe how project managers operate 2 weeks 10 hours per week
Project planning Examination of all aspects of the most important stage of any project 5 weeks 10 hours per week
Project monitoring and control Make it happen, meet expectations and successfully negotiate change 2 weeks 10 hours per week
Close the project, tips and tools Put it all together and apply what you have learned 1 week 10 hours per week
Microcredentials are designed to train you for jobs in fast-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. You micro credential it can stand alone as an individual credential, but some also offer academic credit to use toward a more advanced degree of study*.
Complete online courses led by experts for 12-16 weeks, with a dedicated group of professionals.
Test your understanding with online tutor-reviewed quizzes and exercises.
Complete your apprenticeship and pass your assessments to earn an accredited professional credential.
Use your micro-credential as evidence of your specialized skills and advance further in your industry.
*Some Microcredentials offer academic credits, which may be valid for further study, such as a postgraduate degree. This is subject to the characteristics of the study, and to the conditions required by the university or institution that offers the Microcredential.
Are you eligible for this microcredential? Participants must be educated to at least grade level and ideally have an IELTS equivalent of 6.5. Some project management experience is desirable but not required.
Is this microcredit right for you? This course is designed for: Graduate managerial employees looking to expand their managerial skill set. Professional employees looking to enhance their management credentials. This is a career-oriented course, intended to provide a project management certification that will leave you with the confidence to successfully complete projects in practice and apply for jobs that require project supervision skills, accelerating your career in the process. .
You will enroll directly at the University of Glasgow, giving you access to student services and support, including the library.
You will receive 10 UK postgraduate level credits from the University of Glasgow Successful completion of the micro-credential will award 10 credits towards an MSc at the University of Glasgow as part of your Professional MBA courses. Find out how credits work and where you can use them in our FAQ.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK's leading research universities.
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