Programme information
Gain the core skills needed to be a project manager
This online course introduces the fundamentals of project management across six segments. It covers essential skills, ethical considerations in team leadership, and a comparison of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The self-paced module includes interactive exercises, videos, readings, case studies, and self-assessments, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Participants can practice project management skills and engage with the content at their own pace, making it an ideal choice for those looking to build a strong foundation in this field.
Develop your skills, knowledge
and abilities in:
- Applying critical thinking to enhance decision-making in projects, addressing uncertainty, risk, and systematic models.
- Demonstrating effective project leadership, employing skills like delegation, empowerment, and negotiation.
- Managing project communications, employing various communication models and addressing cultural sensitivities.
- Applying leadership principles and adapting styles to virtual and traditional team environments.
- Handling conflict, employing resolution strategies, coaching techniques, and addressing difficult situations.
- Leading teams through change, applying sustainable planning, measuring processes, and integrating best practices.
- Engaging stakeholders strategically, constructing communication plans, considering power dynamics, and fostering favourable project outcomes.
- Tailoring projects, differentiating portfolios, programs, and projects, and adjusting plans to meet project needs.
- Managing risk and uncertainty throughout a project’s life cycle.
- Applying systems thinking to ensure effective project coordination in complex environments.
And cultivate the professional competencies to work in a high-demand field
If you’re looking to improve your capabilities and confidence and become more well-rounded as a project manager, St Mary’s University’s Certificate in Project Management provides you with the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to excel in roles such as project manager, project coordinator, programme manager, or portfolio manager.
Learning through courses including:
- Project Management Introduction Course
- Managing Real World Projects
- Ethics for Project Managers
- Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
- Effectively Managing Project Stakeholders
- Project Management Team Leadership
- Integrating Agile into a Waterfall Environment
