CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management Essentials
Definition
Project management is the process of leading a team to accomplish all project goals within given constraints, which typically include scope, time, and budget.
Phases
Projects typically go through phases like initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
Industry Examples
It’s used in various industries, such as construction management for Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 1 renovation or in healthcare during the development of the Covid-19 vaccine by AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
Career Outlook
Project managers are essential for the success of projects, and their skills are in high demand. By 2030, it’s estimated that 25 million project leaders will be needed globally.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D- (minus)
Or
b) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority
(KNQA)
And/or
c) Any other requirements as may be guided by relevant regulatory body
Program Objectives
The main objectives of this course are to enable students:
1. Develop skills to manage projects,
2. Demonstrate skills of project design and project implementation,
3. Develop critical skills on project risks management,
4. Foster creativity and innovation in project management and financing.
Duration: 1 Year
Career Path: Project officer
CERTIFICATE LEVEL (5) PROJECT MANAGEMENT (14 units)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Project Management qualification consists of competencies that an individual must achieve to manage projects. It entails managing project inception phase, project design, project implementation, project risks, project financing, monitoring and evaluating projects, auditing and reviewing projects, managing project environment, project closure, project stakeholders and project scope.
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration in Hours | Credit factors |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/01/5/A | Communication Skills | 25 | 2.5 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/02/5/A | Numeracy Skills | 40 | 4 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/03/5/A | Digital Literacy | 45 | 4.5 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/04/5/A | Entrepreneurial Skills | 70 | 7 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/05/5/A | Employability Skills | 50 | 5 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/06/5/A | Environmental Literacy | 25 | 2.5 |
| BUS/CU/PM/BC/07/5/A | Occupational Safety and Health Practices | 25 | 2.5 |
| Total | 280 | 28 | |
COMMON UNIT OF LEARNING
| Unit Code | Unit title | Duration in hours | Credit factors |
| BUS/CU/PM/CC/01/5/A | Procurement of Goods, Work and Services | 70 | 7 |
| Total | 70 | 7 | |
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Duration in Hours | Credit factors |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/01/5/A | Project inception | 100 | 10 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/02/5/A | Project implementation | 90 | 9 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/03/5/A | Project monitoring and evaluation | 90 | 9 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/04/5/A | Project audit and review | 80 | 8 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/05/5/A | Project environmental management | 100 | 10 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/06/5/A | Project closure | 70 | 7 |
| BUS/CU/PM/CR/07/5/A | Industrial attachment | 360 | 36 |
| Total | 890 | 89 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1280 | 128 | |