DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A diploma in Project Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively plan, execute, and oversee projects across various industries. Here’s an overview of what a prospective student can expect from this course:

1. Core Concepts:
– Introduction to project management principles
– Project lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
– Stakeholder management and communication

2. Planning and Execution:
– Project scope definition and management
– Creating work breakdown structures (WBS)
– Time management and scheduling techniques
– Resource allocation and management
– Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

3. Financial Aspects:
– Budget planning and cost estimation
– Cost control and earned value management
– Procurement management

4. Quality Management:
– Quality planning, assurance, and control
– Continuous improvement processes

5. Leadership and Team Management:
– Team building and motivation
– Conflict resolution
– Leadership styles and their application in project environments

6. Tools and Technologies:
– Introduction to project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera)
– Collaborative tools for remote project management

7. Industry Standards:
– Overview of Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
– Introduction to PRINCE2 methodology

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications:
– Real-world project scenarios and problem-solving
– Group projects to apply learned concepts

9. Professional Development:
– Ethics in project management
– Career paths and opportunities in the field

Upon completion, students should be well-prepared to take on project management roles or pursue further certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(minus)

Or
b) Certificate in Project Management Level 5
Or

c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority
(KNQA)

And/or

d) 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 project,
2. Develop skills in monitoring and evaluating development programmes
3. Demonstrate skills of project design and project implementation,
4. Develop critical skills on project risks management,
5. Foster creativity and innovation in project management and financing.
Duration: 2 Years
Career Path: Project Manager

DIPLOMA LEVEL 6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (19 units)

Project Management Level 6 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/01/6/A	Communication Skills	40	4
BUS/CU/PM/BC/02/6/A	Numeracy Skills	60	6
BUS/CU/PM/BC/03/6/A	Digital Literacy	60	6
BUS/CU/PM/BC/04/6/A	Entrepreneurial Skills	100	10
BUS/CU/PM/BC/05/6/A	Employability Skills	80	8
BUS/CU/PM/BC/06/6/A	Environmental Literacy	40	4
BUS/CU/PM/BC/07/6/A	Occupational Safety And Health Practices	40	4
Total		420	42

 

COMMON UNIT OF LEARNING

Unit Code	Unit title	Duration in hours	Credit factors
BUS/CU/PM/CC/01/6/A	Management of Procurement of Goods, Work And Services	100	10
Total		100	10

 

CORE UNITS OF LEARNING

Unit Code	Unit Title	Duration in Hours	Credit factors
BUS/CU/PM/CR/01/6/A	Project inception	100	10
BUS/CU/PM/CR/04/6/A	Project financing	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/02/6/A	Project design	150	15
BUS/CU/PM/CR/03/6/A	Project implementation	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/05/6/A	Project risks	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/06/6/A	Project monitoring and evaluation	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/07/6/A	Project audit and review	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/08/6/A	Project environmental management	180	18
BUS/CU/PM/CR/09/6/A	Project closure	100	10
BUS/CU/PM/CR/10/6/A	Project stakeholders	80	8
BUS/CU/PM/CR/11/6/A	Project scope	90	9
BUS/CU/PM/CR/12/6/A	Industrial attachment	480	48
Total		2080	208
GRAND TOTAL		2600	260