Engineering Project Management

Most modules require a 2.2 degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience. Should you have any queries regarding your eligibility, please contact us at info@advancecentre.ie

On completion of this module learners will:

• Describe the strategic importance of project, programme and portfolio management
• Design an integrated business process for open and transparent selection of a balanced portfolio of projects to meet strategic and operational needs.
• Apply the decision criteria, theoretical frameworks and analysis tools used for design of effective project governance structures for ongoing administration and control of projects
• Assess the importance of project complexity and uncertainty in the determination of the project management approach with specific reference to the general principles of agile project management for projects with ill-defined or changing scope / technical requirements
• Design project management processes for well-defined projects based on the project life cycle phases and knowledge areas in the PMBOK standards (project management book of knowledge)
• Apply a range of useful tools for analysis and planning of well-defined projects including; multi-criteria decision analysis, knapsack problem tool, work breakdown structures, activity-on-node networks, Gantt charts, PERT, resource levelling techniques, earned value approach to project monitoring and control etc.
• Analyse and manage risks in projects
• Assess the value of project services and plan negotiation approaches in order to effectively manage a project
• Design effective project communication plans, performance measurement and monitoring
• Understand the socio-technical nature of projects and the importance of effective leadership, team building and good stakeholder relations in project management.

Learn from world renowned academic staff in Ireland’s leading, future focused and globally recognised colleges.

Gain an accredited NFQ qualification/micro credential that you may count towards a full award if you so wish in the future.

Previous modules may be used as recognition of prior learning towards Advance Centre degree programmes.

Equip yourself with the latest in demand skillset, tools, know-how and knowledge to succeed in your career.

Gain a competitive edge, influence growth and steer strategic goals in your organisation upon completion of your studies with the Advance Centre.

Yes, if you complete this module it can be credited as part of the ME Management or Professional Diploma in Operational Excellence (September) or Professional Diploma in Operational Excellence (January)