Project Management

Elevate Your Project Team’s Performance with the Power of Communication, Team Development, and Standardised Project Management Processes. Our Project Management module is a transformative learning experience designed exclusively for industry professionals who are passionate about their growth.

Companies need to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time and within scope. To achieve this aim Project Management knowledge is critical for the entire project team, not just for the project manager. That’s where Munster Technological University’s Level 7 Micro-credential in Project Management module comes into play. It is specifically designed for companies looking to empower their teams, with essential project management knowledge and skills.

Why This Module?

The Level 7 Micro-credential in Project Management goes beyond theory by immersing participants in active learning, including the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology. This empowers teams to apply project management principles immediately.

Successful project management in industry is a complex undertaking that requires a holistic approach, attention todetail, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. By addressing these essential factors our project management module can significantly increase positive outcomes for your project team.

Presented by the REEdI project team at MTU, instructors on this programme have a diverse range of project and project management experience in both industry and academia, including global ERP software implementations, lean manufacturing, automotive, and eLearning development.

Key Features

Flexibility to Suit Business Needs: We understand the demands of running a business. The level 7 Micro-credential in Project Management offers flexible learning options, including customisable schedules and on-site training, designed to align with a company’s
requirements.

Active Learning for Lasting Impact: True learning occurs through action. Active learning is at the core of this module. Hands-on exercises, real-world simulations, and continuous assessment to ensure that learners don’t just learn the material – they live it.

Create High Performance Teams: Witness the transformation of teams into cohesive, goal oriented forces capable of driving project success. This module includes a unique workshop based on Tuckman’s theory that facilitates rapid team development.

LEGO® Serious Play® for Project Management: LEGO® Serious Play® methodology is incorporated through hands-on learning that promotes creative problem-solving, enhances collaboration and communication, and provides a visual, engaging approach to understanding

Accredited Education: This module covers the requirement to complete 35 hours of project management education for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.

Course Information

Award Type: Single Subject Certification/Micro-Credential
NQF Level: 7
Academic Credits: 10
Duration: 1 Semester
Contact Hours: 48
Delivery Mode: Blended
Assessment Type: Continuous assessment
Start Date: February 2025
Cost: FREE^ / €415 subsidised / €830 full cost

^Fully funded places are available for eligible learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 50% of the course fee, the ReSHAPE project will fund the remaining 50%.
 
For applications not within the midlands, the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy will pay 50% of the programme fee (based on eligibility). The remaining 50%, €415, will be payable before registration.
 
For applicants who aren’t eligible for the HCI Learner Fee Subsidy, the full cost of the programme, €830, will be payable before registration.

*limited places available

Application Deadline:
Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 5pm

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy (subject to the availability of places). Details can be found here.

Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands (Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath). The HCI Micro-credentials subsidy covers 50% of the course fee, with ReSHAPE funding the remaining 50%. Details can be found here.

Whether you’re looking to upskill your yourself or your team, this module will help to enhance your knowledge of project management.

To learn more about this programme contact:
Lifelong Learning Department
parttimekerry@mtu.ie