Project Management 6N4090

The 6N4090 Project Management QQI Minor award aims to work with learners/ organisations to understand the theory, role, principles and practice of project management. The core objective is to be able to operate effectively as a project manager. It will define best practice in Project Management from concept, planning to implementation, evaluation and close of the project, customised to the learners chosen vocational area.

• Examine the key principles and concepts underpinning project management theory and practice
• Investigate a range of approaches to project management to include specific tools and techniques used to plan, cost and manage a project
• Communicate project management planning operations using a variety of information channels
• Examine monitoring and evaluation techniques for a project
• Apply appropriate controls and evaluation techniques to achieve project aims and objectives
• Formulate a project management proposal by establishing rationale based on valid needs analysis
• Devise a risk analysis for a project to include the preparation of a contingency plan
• Evaluate the methodology and process of a selected project
• Utilise financial planning and budget models within the context of managing a project
• Manage a project taking corrective action where necessary to meet agreed goals.