Project Management Intermediate

Diploma in Project Management (DPM)

An extended qualification building on foundational project management. Covers comprehensive techniques across the project lifecycle, including information systems, procurement, risk, cost, and schedul...

300h
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Ruvarashe Chikafu
Ruvarashe Chikafu
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Diploma in Project Management (DPM)
$280.00

Course Overview

An extended qualification building on foundational project management. Covers comprehensive techniques across the project lifecycle, including information systems, procurement, risk, cost, and schedule management.

The Diploma in Project Management (DPM) deepens project management capability across the full lifecycle. Part 1 aligns to foundational modules, while Part 2 extends into information systems, procurement and contracts, risk frameworks, cost control, and advanced scheduling practices. The program is designed for practitioners looking to manage larger, more complex projects with stronger governance and controls.

Course Curriculum

IPM01 — Introduction to Project Management

Core PM concepts, governance and foundational practice.

PM Frameworks and Professional Practice Preview
35
Lifecycle, Methodologies, and Delivery Approaches
35
Stakeholders and Governance Structures
30
Live Q&A Session - IPM01 — Introduction to Project Management
180

PP02 — Project Planning

Advanced planning outputs: scope, schedule, resources, assumptions, and constraints.

Planning Integration: Scope, Schedule, and Cost
35
Advanced Scheduling Techniques
35
Risk Planning and Contingency
30

PIMPL03 — Project Implementation

Execution management: change control, quality assurance, and delivery leadership.

Execution Governance and Controls
35
Change Control in Practice
35
Quality Assurance and Acceptance Management
30

M&E04 — Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Control systems, reporting, evaluation design, and learning loops.

Control Systems and Performance Tracking
35
Evaluation Design and Methods
35
Learning Loops and Benefits Realisation
30

PIMS05 — Project Management Information Systems

Use of PM information tools and systems for planning, tracking, and reporting.

PMIS Overview and Data Foundations
30
Dashboards, KPIs, and Executive Reporting
30
Using Scheduling and Tracking Tools
30
Document Control and Versioning
30

PPCM06 — Project Procurement and Contract Systems

Procurement planning and contract administration.

Procurement Planning and Make-or-Buy
30
Types of Contracts and Risk Allocation
30
Vendor Evaluation and Selection
30
Contract Administration and Performance Control
30

PRM07 — Project Risk Management

Identification and mitigation of project risks.

Risk Strategy, Appetite, and Registers
30
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
30
Risk Responses and Contingency Planning
30
Risk Monitoring and Governance Reporting
30

PCM08 — Project Cost Management

Budgeting and financial control in projects.

Cost Estimation Methods
30
Budgeting and Cost Baselines
30
Cost Control and Variance Analysis
30
Earned Value (Foundations)
30
Office Hours - PCM08 — Project Cost Management
120

PTM09 — Project Time Management

Scheduling and time control techniques.

Network Diagrams and Critical Path
30
Schedule Development and Baselines
30
Schedule Control and Recovery Planning
30
Using PM Software for Time Management
30
Interactive Workshop - PTM09 — Project Time Management
180

Requirements

CPM completed (or equivalent experience/qualification)
Comfort with spreadsheets and structured documentation
Ability to complete applied assignments and practical tasks

Course Information

Duration: 300 hours
Level: Intermediate
Students: 1
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Language: English
$280.00
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Ruvarashe Chikafu
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