Advanced Project Management

The Advanced Project Management module (ENGG10007) introduces the student to more in depth methods of controlling and managing projects including managing multiple projects with finite resources.

This includes reference to a range of more advanced project management tools and methodologies including spreadsheets, MS Project and in particular ‘Prince 2’.

It will develop the students understanding of the complex nature of managing multiple projects and develop their skills of communication to a group.

It will provide the opportunity to enhance their communication, presentation and team working skills including project leadership and management skills through role playing.

The concepts of scenario planning, risk management, post project audits and continuous improvement for the execution of projects will be explored.

Assessment will be by Case Study 50% and coursework 50%.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Critically appraise a range of project management methodologies and project tools
• Compare various alternative scenarios/ strategies a project may be exposed to and make an appropriate recommendation
• Plan and control complex multiple projects using advanced project management tools
• Assess the applicability of identified project management procedures and discuss suitable alternatives

 This is an SCQF Level 10 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Delivery 

Teaching will take place on Mondays from 9am to 12pm on Paisley campus.  

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Farhad Anvari.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk  

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA (Hons) Business and Project Management.

The GA in Business and Project Management is brand new for 2024 and has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to develop aspiring Project Managers who possess with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate large-scale and intricate projects across diverse sectors.

Creating limitless opportunities, it serves as a driving force to broaden your talent pipeline and unlock unparalleled professional development.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Advanced Project Management 
• Project Management 
• Projects in Practice 
• Project Risk Management 
• Project Toolbox 
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance 
• Organisational Behaviour 

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk