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Project Management Framework

This entry-level course is ideal for those who want to learn how to apply fundamental project management principles, concepts, practices and techniques to ensure project success.

Get an industry-ready framework to launch a project, manage scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders to produce a desired outcome.

Master fundamental project management skills, concepts and techniques.
Certificate of Completion, 14.0 PDUs
14 Hours
€395 - €595
Daytime, On Demand
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Project Management for Beginners

As new challenges reshape the current business environment, selecting, prioritising, and delivering projects that directly support the organisation’s strategy has never been more important.

Professionals who assess and improve their skill set and master the fundamentals of project management increase their value to the organisation and enhance their career prospects.

However, advancing your career and your professional development requires time and effort. This short course is designed to help you quickly develop essential project management skills you can immediately apply at your workplace.

Learn the language of project management, build confidence working in project environments and develop the competences you need to effectively put project management principles to work and manage any size of project from beginning to end.

What will I learn?

This course uses a blend of practical case-studies, exercises and discussions to equip you with a set of tools and techniques you can immediately start using to plan and manage your next projects. You will finish this course with a framework for project success.

Learn more about the course by downloading the brochure below.
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Recognise a common language of project management terms and concepts.
  • Identify inputs and outputs of the core project management processes and their purpose on each of the five main process groups: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitor & Control and Closing.
  • Classify the ten Knowledge Areas of project management.
  • Execute project management tools and techniques at appropriate phases to enhance project performance.
  • Link project goals and objectives to clear, compelling stakeholder needs.
  • Apply effective team behaviour strategies to develop and manage high-performance teams.
Course Modules
  • A Framework for Success as a Project Manager
  • Project Manager as a Leader
  • Project Management Lifecycle
  • Project Management Processes
  • 10 Elements of Project Management
  • Project Management Toolkit
  • Establishing the Framework
  • Case Studies
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Is Project Management a good choice?

Project management is key to succeed in today’s environment of constant change, high-performance expectations and resource constraints. Here are some reasons why you should consider a career in project management:

  • Increased demand for skilled project management professionals
  • Gain a transferable skill applicable to a variety of industries
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • High entry-level salary
  • Ability to make the difference and drive change

 

If you would like to learn more, read our free guide: How to Build a Career in Project Management.

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This course is perfect for...

  • Career-minded professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to apply project management skills and methodologies to their roles.
  • Aspiring project managers or any professional who directly contributes to projects regardless of their job title.
  • Any professional considering a career change.
  • Project team members and leaders.
  • Professionals who are or have been exposed to project management but have had no formal training in the area.

 

Not sure if this course is for you? Schedule a call to speak with an educational adviser.

Why IPM?
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Reputation & History
  • Established in 1989 as the first Irish professional body dedicated to the promotion of project management as a discipline.
  • Trained over 40,000 Professionals and Certified over 6,000 Project Managers.
  • National Body for IPMA® in Ireland.
  • First PMP Certification exam hosted in Ireland.
  • Worked with over 500 different corporations.
  • Globally recognised certification body.
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Unlike other organisations, which offer different training programs across many functional areas, the Institute is a specialist organisation dealing solely with the disciplines of project, program, and portfolio management.

Our graduates are instructed by a world-class faculty of international subject-matter experts ranging from Project Directors to former Heads of PM Certification Authorities. Focusing solely on project management guarantees exceptional instruction and learning opportunities.

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Why Choose This Course?
  • This course will equip you with a toolkit to put a successful project management framework in practice and become a changemaker in your organisation. 
  • Our faculty of handpicked international experts will provide you with a variety of perspectives.
  • You will join a large and growing cohort of IPM Alumni.
  • The programme is practical and pulls from internationally respected methodologies.
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Globally Positioned

IPM is uniquely partnered with the world’s leading project management certification bodies: IPMA (Member Association & Certification Body), PMI (Authorised Training Partner), and PRINCE2® (Accredited Training Organisation). We are the national body for IPMA in Ireland.

We have also partnered with Ireland’s second largest University, Technological University (TU) Dublin, meaning we can offer Bachelor & Master’s levels programmes. This affiliation links us to the European University of Technology (EUt+).

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  • Join Ireland’s largest project management community of 25,000 followers.
  • Mentoring and Events– Get support for your career or help guide new project managers.
  • Volunteering – Gain project experience while helping the project management community.
  • Platform for your voice – Submit an article to our blog and showcase your writing.
  • Industry updates – Get the latest PM news and insights from global experts.

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Project Management Framework

This entry-level course is ideal for those who want to learn how to apply fundamental project management principals, concepts, practices and techniques to ensure project success. Get an industry-ready framework to launch a project, manage scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders to produce a desired outcome.

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  • Certificate of Completion, 14 PDUs Certificate of Completion, 14 PDUs
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Alumni Reviews

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Nikki Solyom

Senior Administrative Coordinator at ResMed
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The presenter was engaging and kept us interacting with questions. The material was easy enough to follow, with relevant slides included. The class was small which allowed us each to ask questions and voice our thoughts without feeling intimidated and struggling to get a word in. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone working in large teams in a commercial environment.
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Trevor Guidera

Project Manager at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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An excellent distance learning experience giving the challenging times we have.
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Brenda Kane

Senior Operations Manager at Society of St Vincent de Paul Ireland
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I have now taken the intro to project management & the Certified Project Management Diploma and really enjoyed both courses. Working in the NGO sector I believe all senior managers should have a grounding in PM & I will be recommending this qualification & provider to the managers I support.
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Ronan Conneely

Partner Operations Associate - Wayfair
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Really enjoyed the course I took part in with the Institute of Project Management. Lecturers were fantastic and the content covered was very diverse. Would recommend!
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Mark O’Connor

St Ultan's National School
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Lots of experienced and informed tutors. The Institute helped me to integrate project management methodologies into the Higher Education sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find your questions answered and everything you need to know about the course.

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What is included in the course fee?

The course fees include the access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings and unlimited support from our Student Support team.

What are the delivery formats available for this course?
  • Online. Classes run online over two consecutive days from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Do not worry about missing an online class – a recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time. 
  • On-demand. Fit your learning into your own schedule and learn at your own pace with this flexible online format.  
  • Classroom. Choose classes on campus for in-person learning with industry-expert lecturers. Classes run at the National College of Ireland (Dublin). Please note the scheduling of classroom courses may have been affected by Covid-19. 
Am I eligible for this course?

There are no prerequisites to participate in this course. The Project Management Framework 2-day workshop is ideal for those starting out in project management. 

 

Is the course suitable for candidates without former PM knowledge?

The Project Management Framework is a perfect fit for someone who wants to get a fundamental knowledge of project management and upskill quickly with a framework and toolkit to help you start managing projects. Prior training or knowledge of project management approaches and methodologies is not required. 

How long is the course?

The course runs for 2 days, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Is the course applicable to any industry?

Yes, the content of this course is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others – who completed the course successfully. 

Will recordings be available if I miss a class?

A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time, so you do not need to worry about missing a class. 

How will this course help with my career?

This course curriculum is designed by industry-experts to help you develop a project mindset and the practical skills that is so valuable to organisations. 

Will I get a certificate on this course?

Successful completion of this course results in a Certification of Completion and 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs). 

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