Qualification Number: 603/5638/8
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment
This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, program and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programs, and portfolios.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the following criteria:
- The learner should possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification at level 6).
- The degree can be in any subject, although we may give preference to learners with knowledge of relevant areas include business studies, economics, events management, and operations research.
- learners with qualifications in other disciplines, such as engineering, IT, environmental sciences, the humanities, and languages are also encouraged to apply.
- Mature students with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience may be considered.
- This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
- The provider will determine English Language ability if English is not your native language.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential.
Qualification Structure
Learners need to complete all 6 mandatory units that provide a combined total of 120 credits:
- 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)
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centers only.
Duration and Delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center and verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion-referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, a learner must have successfully passed all learning outcomes for that unit.
Progression
Passing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study by studying the M.Sc in Project Management top-up degree at the university. OTHM has progression arrangement with a number of UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into masters top-up programs.
Course Material
Course materials, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners will also receive the course handbook and tutorial via emails, in order to support the learning.
Online learning
The learner sets their own pace for their learning and the courses are offered on an academic-year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, this approach is flexible
Key Facts
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 6-9 months
Method of study: Full Time
Qualification Level: 7
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is correct, however, details may change and we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course visit OTHM official website on https://www.othm.org.uk/othm-level-7-diploma-in-project-management.html