1. Understand the requirements of project governance
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Know how to set up a project Knowledge and Understanding
Application

3. Know how to manage a project
Knowledge and Understanding
Application

4. Know how to evaluate the success of a project
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis

Key components of a project
Project lifecycle
Project personnel; owner, steering group, sponsor, manager, coordinator
The functions of project governance
Project plans; risk logs, monitoring records
Cost benefit analysis
Project budget information
Project planning tools and techniques
Time management techniques
Risk analysis tools and techniques
Project monitoring and communication
Managing resources
Evaluating the success of a project

Students will attend weekly webinars in our virtual classroom within Blackboard Collaborate. They will additionally have access to the ILM workbook for the ILM Unit 508 Project Management, which will be completed throughout the duration of the module delivery. Discussion forums and journal areas of blackboard will be used to engage students in independent learning activities.

Cole, G.A. & Kelly, P. (2011) Management Theory and Practice (7th Edition). South Western CENGAGE Learning: Andover

Virtual Learning Environment - Blackboard
Online Library
ILM resources (Membership included)

Completion of Project Management Workbook 100%.

Students will complete the workbook throughout the course of the module study. The workbook covers all Learning Outcomes.