The  Level 7 Diploma in Project Management is intended to meet the requirements of senior managers in charge of projects and to provide them a thorough understanding of the key subjects required to manage business projects in a challenging and constantly evolving environment.

This degree will foster the fundamental abilities and competencies required to plan, monitor, control, and deliver effective projects, programmes, and portfolios by deepening understanding of both theoretical and practical elements of project, programme, and portfolio management.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the  Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
  • Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course
120
Credits

Equivalences

This program’s are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.

 

Qualification structure

The  Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification consists of 5 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

  • Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project (30 credits)
  • Procurement Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
  • Advanced Project and Logistics Management (20 credits)
  • Operations and Information Management for Project Managers (20 credits)
  • Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)

Progression

Successful completion of the  Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant master top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.