Diploma in Project Management  Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Definition and Importance of Project Management
• Characteristics of Projects vs. Operations
• Project Life Cycle and Process Groups
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager

Module 2: Project Environment

• Internal and External Environments
• Stakeholders and Governance
• Organizational Structures (Functional, Matrix, Projectized)
• Project Selection and Prioritization

Module 3: Project Integration Management

• Developing a Project Charter
• Creating a Project Management Plan
• Directing and Managing Project Work
• Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing Projects

Module 4: Project Scope Management

• Defining Project Scope and Deliverables
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Scope Creep and Change Control
• Validation and Control of Scope

Module 5: Project Time Management

• Activity Definition and Sequencing
• Estimating Activity Durations
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Scheduling Tools (e.g., Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams)

Module 6: Project Cost Management

• Estimating Costs and Budgeting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Control Techniques
• Financial Analysis in Projects

Module 7: Project Quality Management

• Quality Planning and Standards (ISO, Six Sigma, TQM)
• Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
• Tools and Techniques for Quality Management
• Continuous Improvement in Projects

Module 8: Project Human Resource Management

• Building a Project Team
• Leadership Styles in Project Management
• Conflict Resolution and Motivation Theories
• Roles and Responsibilities Allocation

Module 9: Project Communications Management

• Communication Planning and Channels
• Information Distribution and Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback
• Effective Use of Project Documentation

Module 10: Project Risk Management

• Identifying and Assessing Risks
• Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Risk Response Strategies (Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer, Accept)
• Monitoring and Controlling Risks

Module 11: Project Procurement Management

• Procurement Planning and Contracts
• Vendor Selection and Negotiation
• Managing Procurements and Partnerships
• Contract Closure and Performance Evaluation

Module 12: Project Stakeholder Management

• Identifying Stakeholders
• Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
• Strategies for Engagement and Management
• Conflict and Expectation Management

Module 13: Ethics and Professional Issues in Project Management

• Ethical Responsibilities of a Project Manager
• Cultural Diversity and Global Projects
• Sustainability in Project Management
• Legal Considerations

Module 14: Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Real-World Project Management Case Studies
• Simulation Exercises
• Group Project Work & Presentation
• Lessons Learned Documentation