Introduction to Project Planning, Evaluation and Control
Learn to assess the techniques, tools, processes and strategies undertaken by project managers to define, plan, monitor, evaluate, control and deliver project requirements.
We will explore Planning Processes, Scope Management and Planning Methodologies, Time Scheduling, Network Analysis, Critical Path Management, Project Estimating and Budgeting, Earned Value Management, Project Management Information Systems, Project Evaluation and Reporting, Resource Allocation, Aggregation and Levelling, Project Planning Software tools and techniques, Monitoring and Control methods, benefits management, an introduction to Agile methodologies.
Topics
On completion of this course, participants are expected to be able to:
- Understand, analyse and critically apply the theory of planning techniques and evidence competence using contemporary IT project management tools.
- Critically appraise and assess resource scheduling and allocation techniques within a project environment including application of network diagrams, critical path analysis and resource levelling.
- Evaluate and apply key evaluation, monitoring and control processes within a project context.
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning methods
This module is delivered through online learning, via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle. A two hour session is planned each week to allow engagement between the teaching team and the course participants to accommodate learner questions and any concerns. The full two hour session may not be required each week.
In the 13 week course duration, there is 9 weeks delivery, with assessment submission 4 weeks later.
Independent Study
Materials and exercises are available online, allowing participants to study flexibly and independently at any time or in any place around existing work and life commitments.
On this course you will also have access to further reading resources and online tutor support.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a written assignment, including essay.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To be eligible for funding, you need to have 'settled status' in Scotland, with no restrictions on how long you can stay here. For example, this can be from birth or Right to Remain visa.
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
- The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
- Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
- Accommodation and living costs
- Printing
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
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