Overview
The objective of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management is to develop a learner’s practical project management skills and prepare them to work in a wide range of contexts. The Level 4 units provide an introduction to relevant project management principles and practice. These units include both theoretical and practical content, and learners will be able to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of project management, people management, and business finance as well as business marketing. They will also learn about the importance of reflecting on their current practice, identifying their own learning needs and professional development. Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management will support learners progressing to university, and to provide learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work in their chosen sector.
Mandatory Units
- Principles of Project Management (20 credits & 10 ECTS)
- People Management (20 credits & 10 ECTS)
- Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits & 10 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of Management in Projects (20 credits & 10 ECTS)
- Business Marketing (20 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (20 credits & 10 ECTS)
Equivalences
OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.
Qualification Structure
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.
Duration and Delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centers only.
