Project Management Advanced

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)

Advanced professional programme for degree holders (or experienced equivalent) with strong project management focus, including a supervised research project.

320h
1 students
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Tatenda Ndlovu
Tatenda Ndlovu
Course Instructor
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)
$360.00

Course Overview

Advanced professional programme for degree holders (or experienced equivalent) with strong project management focus, including a supervised research project.

The PGDPM is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced competence in project leadership, controls, and strategic project management. The programme includes core PM frameworks, integrated planning and implementation, advanced monitoring and evaluation, information systems, leadership and change management, and a supervised research project/dissertation component.

Course Curriculum

PDP01 — Personal Development Planning

Personal & professional growth planning for project leaders.

Professional Goals and Competency Mapping Preview
35
Reflective Practice and Ethics
30
Personal Productivity for Project Leaders
30
Interactive Workshop - PDP01 — Personal Development Planning
180
Live Q&A Session - PDP01 — Personal Development Planning
120

PPM02 — Principles & Practices of Project Management

Core PM frameworks and professional practice.

Strategic PM Frameworks
40
Benefits and Value Management
35
Advanced Stakeholder and Sponsor Management
35

PP&IMPL03 — Project Planning & Implementation

Integrated planning and execution for complex projects.

Integrated Planning: Baselines and Traceability
40
Implementation Controls and Delivery Assurance
35
Complex Change and Adaptive Delivery
35

PM&E04 — Project Monitoring & Evaluation

Advanced performance tracking, evaluation design, and learning.

Advanced Performance Measurement
40
Evaluation Approaches and Evidence Quality
35
Learning and Knowledge Management
30

PMIS05 — Project Management Info Systems

Information support systems for governance, delivery, and reporting.

Information Architecture for PM
35
Dashboards and Portfolio Reporting
35
Tooling and Automation (Practical)
30

PLCM06 — Project Leadership & Change Management

Leadership in projects and managing change across stakeholders.

Leadership Styles in Project Context
35
Change Management Foundations
40
Team Dynamics and Conflict Management
35

PRM07 — Project Risk Management

Risk strategy, analysis, governance, and responses.

Risk Strategy and Governance
35
Advanced Risk Analysis and Uncertainty
35
Risk Responses and Resilience
30
Study Group Session - PRM07 — Project Risk Management
120

PFCM08 — Financial & Cost Management

Financial stewardship, cost control, and performance economics.

Financial Stewardship and Controls
35
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance
35
Value, Benefits, and Economic Reasoning
30

PSM09 — Project Schedule Management

Advanced scheduling strategies and schedule governance.

Schedule Strategy and Baselines
35
Recovery Planning and Trade-offs
35
Advanced Scheduling Tools and Reporting
30

PMRP10 — Project Management Research Project

Supervised research project and dissertation.

Research Problem and Proposal
45
Research Methodology and Ethics
45
Literature Review and Referencing
45
Analysis, Findings, and Dissertation Writing
45

Requirements

A relevant degree or experienced equivalent (mature entry may be considered)
Comfort with academic reading and writing
Ability to complete a research project/dissertation

Course Information

Duration: 320 hours
Level: Advanced
Students: 1
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Language: English
$360.00
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Tatenda Ndlovu
Tatenda Ndlovu
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