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University Certificate - Project Controls

The University Certificate in Project Controls has been designed around established bodies of knowledge from the Association for Project Management (APM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI). The curriculum specifically maps onto the syllabus for the APM Introductory Certificate and incorporates the guidance from APM on Project Planning and Control.

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Accredited by:

Association for Project Management

Course Overview

Designed to support and complement the workplace environment, this APM-accredited programme provides you with an understanding of the use of the business case throughout the project life cycle, and equips you with the tools and techniques required to become a project controls technician.

Aligned to the Association of Project Management’s 7th Body of Knowledge and delivered by our highly experienced project management team, this programme provides you with the technical skills and contextual knowledge to contribute to a complex project planning and controls process.

On this course you will...

Explain the roles and responsibilities required to successfully deliver projects in an organisational context and particularly the role of project controls
Describe and analyse the business context of a project
Describe the use of techniques for planning and monitoring projects
Apply processes, methods, knowledge and skills to successfully achieve project objectives within quality, cost and time parameters
Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using appropriate techniques

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
Course LocationOnline
Various
Institute Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
Mode of DeliveryIn-Person or Online
Course Duration Part-time: 5 months
Course Start Pointundefined
AwardUniversity Certificate
Open DaysAll

Minimum entry requirements

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What our course participants have to say

The course was very informative and the presentation was very good

Feedback from participants on Introduction to Project Estimating, July 2020
Very good tutor and well delivered. Set-up and support was very good.

Feedback from participants on Introduction to Project Estimating, August 2020

Course Structure

What you will learn

Delivered over one university semester using an online day release delivery model, this University Certificate in Project Controls features three 20-credit modules designed to equip you with the contextual knowledge and technical skills to become a project controls professional.

Modules

Foundations of Project Management
Projects in Context, the Business Environment
Project Planning and Control

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK Tuition fees

International Tuition fees

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..

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Additional Costs

Stationery, printing and digital storage

Approximately £30 to £40 per year

RequiredPer yearStationery

You should budget for stationery and consumables for personal use. These may include notebooks, pens and pencils, digital storage devices, printing and photocopying. The amount you spend will depend on your study preferences.

Books and journals

Approximately £50 to £300 over the course of your studies

OptionalThroughout the courseBooks and journals

Most core textbooks and journals are available through the University library. You may choose to purchase personal copies of books or other resources used to support your studies.

Some courses recommend particular books or provide an estimated annual budget for purchasing personal copies. Search for your course below for details.

Technology requirements

Cost depends on the equipment and internet service you choose

RequiredThroughout the courseDigital learning and IT

You will need regular access to a laptop or computer capable of accessing the internet and running software such as a word processor and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft 365 is provided as part of your studies. You will also need a reliable internet connection. The amount you spend will depend on the equipment and internet service you choose.

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University Certificate - Project Controls