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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 5 | 240 credits | Online with tutor support | No exams | Start any month

Summary

Price
£950
Funding options
Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.
Study method
Online
Course format
Online via the LSIB learning platform: unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support; assessed by assignments (no exams); no fixed timetable.
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Level
Intermediate
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 extended diploma in Project Management worth 240 credits (2400 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to Year 2 of a UK bachelor's degree. Most learners complete it in two years, studying part-time around work.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management (Ofqual qualification number 610/1776/0). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

12 units

Principles of Project Management 20 credits

People Management 20 credits

Introduction to Business Finance 20 credits

Fundamentals of Management in Projects 20 credits

Business Marketing 20 credits

Personal and Professional Development 20 credits

Operations Management in Projects 20 credits

Project Quality Management 20 credits

Business Strategy and Sustainability 20 credits

Responsible Business Practices 20 credits

Project Planning, Execution and Evaluation 20 credits

Digital Business Practices 20 credits

Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is to develop a learner’s practical project management skills and prepare them to work in a wide range of contexts.

Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).

The Level 4 units provide an introduction to relevant project management principles and practice. These units include both theoretical and practical content, and learners will be able to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of project management, people management, and business finance as well as business marketing. They will also learn about the importance of reflecting on their current practice, identifying their own learning needs and professional development.

The Level 5 units give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of operations management, project quality management, business strategy, responsible business practices, project planning and execution and digital business practices.

Who is this course for?

This Level 5 extended diploma suits learners who hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience and want second-year degree-level knowledge in project management. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.

Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following: Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page on the OTHM website.

Career path

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more… University progression routes published by OTHM include: Arden University: progress to BSc (Hons) Project Management (top-up); Bangor University: progress to BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up); University College Dublin, Singapore: progress to stage 2 of Bachelor of Business Studies….

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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management: FAQs

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management leads to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management.

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management costs £950. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following: Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification…

This Level 5 extended diploma suits learners who hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience and want second-year degree-level knowledge in project management. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence…

Yes. OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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