If you are resident in Wales, this course is free until the end of 2023. If you would like to continue with the course after this time the fees are £100 for non-accredited CPD or £250 to access assessments and work towards 5-credits. More details at https://ibersdl.org.uk/study-options/ibers-dl-microcredentials/about-microcredentials/

This microcredential introduces project management techniques relevant to industry and business. Through examining and reflecting on the processes of planning, organising, and managing engineering projects, this microcredential will explore a range of mangement models, and planning tools and techniques. We will apply these to the design, planning, cost control and management of given project scenarios.

CQFW Level 7 - Masters Level

Course Description

We will explore:

• Management philosophy - Overview of engineering projects and the concept of engineering project management; project management versus management; project types; effect of size on project organisation; Ethical, sustainability, moral, and legal questions
• Tools and techniques - User requirements definition and specifications; Milestones; Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structures; Network techniques: Gantt, PERT, CPA ; Project finance. Estimating, monitoring. Resource scheduling; Crash Programming; Negotiation. Presentation skills and management of meetings

Those wishing to be assessed will complete a recorded presentation and a 800 word report (pass-mark 50%)