Diploma

Ofqual L7 Diploma in Project Management

A structured foundation for substantial progress.

Learn the intricacies of managing complex projects from engineering to IT with scheduling, monitoring, and controlling tools and skills.

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Diploma experience

A coherent programme, not a loose collection of topics.

Diplomas create breadth and depth through sequenced modules, purposeful assessment and a clearer foundation for further academic or professional progression.

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Structured depth

Build capability through a coherent sequence rather than isolated topics.

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Applied assessment

Demonstrate understanding through purposeful academic and professional work.

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Progression ready

Create a stronger platform for advanced study and professional development.

Programme overview

Understand what this programme is designed to help you achieve.

  • Awards: Ofqual UK + MEW School of Leadership
  • Credits: 120
  • Format: Blended (Online Lecture + Face to face Webinars)
  • Assessment: Assignment based
  • Accreditation and Approval: WES + WHED 

The Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior project managers and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects in a complex and ever-changing environment.

This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, program, and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control, and deliver successful projects, programs, and portfolios.  

Discover new heights of career opportunities as a Project Manager.

Project management is everywhere: construction, IT medical facilities, government or NGO-initiated social initiatives. Students who equip themselves with a set of tools and skills used to finance, manage, monitor & control, and procure for different projects, high value in the job market. Project management skills have proven employability in the marketplace, and the project management body of knowledge expands daily, including new tools, processes, and technologies, to strengthen yourself as a project manager and excel in your career.

Instructional Approach:
    • Leverage online learning platforms to facilitate interactive sessions, discussions, and collaboration among students.
    • Integrate practical examples, real-world case studies, and industry experts to provide hands-on experience and application of theoretical concepts.
    • Develop exercises and simulations that replicate project management scenarios to enhance problem-solving skills.
    • Encourage critical thinking and analysis through discussions on current trends, challenges, and emerging practices in project management.
    • Provide continuous feedback and assessment to track individual and collective progress throughout the program.

Who is the course for?

  • All professional individuals currently holding any project management positions would want to excel in a new position and take on future challenges.
  • Anyone who is keen to know more and have an accredited globally recognized qualification to launch a career in project management and achieve the dream of becoming a project management graduate.
Capabilities you will build
Project Leading Project Scheduling Financial Forecasting Project Appraisal Project Procurement Project Logistics Project Operations Project Strategic Information
Curriculum

See how the learning journey is structured.

5 modules with classes, practical resources and assessment where applicable.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of research principles including the formulation of research proposals, literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing using SPSS, qualitative data, and methods for drawing conclusions from the analysed data. 

Research Philosophies and Guiding Principles of Business Inquiry A Guide to Effective Topic Selection and Framing How to title a research paper Create a topic for the following problem statement Searching and Reviewing Academic Literature Sample Literature Review of One Paper Practice Literature Review Constructing a Conceptual Framework Crafting Effective Research Strategy and Design Developing Effective Qualitative Research Methods Developing Effective Quantitative Research Methods Formulating and Preparing a Research Report Data Analysis Techniques for Quantitative Data Data Analysis Techniques for Qualitative Data Business Research Methods

The unit aims to enable the student to understand the core concepts of procurement along with the importance of identifying and managing risks related to procurement and contract management. The learners will also develop a critical understanding of various legislative frameworks important for procurement and consider frameworks for risk assessment in the procurement context. 

After the successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the core concepts of procurement and contract management.
  • Be able to evaluate procurement operating environment and legislation critically.
  • Understand the management of procurement operations.
  • Understand the risk management process in procurement and contract management. 
E-Procurement In Project Management Project Procurement Legislative Framework Project Procurement Risk Management Procurement and Contract Management Procurement Risk and Contract Management

The aim of this unit is to develop critical understanding of managing operations and information systems within projects. The interrelationships within functional areas will be examined and the influence of contemporary factors. Learners will explore organisational strategy in relation to capacity to plan for products and consider the value of inventory management using information systems and inventory scheduling. 

After the successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the role of operations management within a business.
  • Understand strategic capacity planning for products and services.
  • Understand requirements for effective inventory management using information systems.
  • Understand scheduling operations for project managers.
  • Understand systems for project quality management. 
Operations and Information Management for Project Managers

The aim of this unit is to allow the learner to understand concepts of portfolio management and the associated features.  The value of having a Project Management Office will also be examined and the stages of establishing and effective project management office will be considered. Learners will also examine the supply chain ecosystem and review IT frameworks appropriate for logistics and supply chain complexities.  

After the successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the features and aims of project, program and portfolio management.
  • Understand the requirements for implementing a Project Management Office.
  • Understand the global supply chain ecosystem.
  • Understand the role of information technology in logistics and supply chain. 
Project Portfolio Management Understanding Project Management Office Framework for Global Supply Chain Ecosystem Concepts in Global Supply Chain Ecosystem Advanced Project and Logistics Management

This unit introduces learners to the realities of developing and managing a project. It will also introduce learners to the challenges of project management practice in the global business arena. It aims to promote thinking critically about project management as complex, process-based cultural systems and as constantly developing with high-performing team efforts. As firms increasingly have project development and management activities, understanding efficient project management is vital. Learners will learn about the roles and responsibilities of project team members. Various management skills will be studied, focusing on success factors, monitoring, and control. 

After the successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the concepts and principles of project management in business.
  • Be able to design systems and plans for initiating and managing and leading projects. 
  • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of communication within a project management team.
  • Be able to design monitoring and controlling mechanisms for a project.
  • Understand how to close and review the completion of a project. 
Planning, Controlling, and Leading a Project
Recognition and progression

Connect the learning to what comes next.

Review the professional, academic and recognition details attached to this programme.

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Accreditation

This course has been duly accredited by and is delivered in partnership with our accreditation partner as mentioned on this page above. 

The program carries accreditation and recognition from the following bodies:

  • The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), United Kingdom.

The Degree issued for this program is accepted and approved by:

  • World Education Services (WES), Canada
  • World Higher Education Database (WHED), UNESCO
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Certificate

Upon the successful completion of all the learning outcomes and passing the assessment criteria, the student will be awarded the following credentials:

  • Certificate 1: Course Completion Certificate, awarded by MEW School of Leadership
  • Certificate 2: Level 7 Diploma awarded by MEW School accrediting Awarding Body.

The Diploma issued for this program is accepted and approved/listed by:

  • World Education Services (WES), Canada
  • International Association of Universities - World Higher Education Database (IAU WHED) - UNESCO
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Academic progression

This course offers progression to a Master's top-up with one of our academic partners.

You will start the university progression once you have completed all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria in the first two semesters of this program (Level 7 Diploma).

Please note that the third semester of the program will be managed directly by the university or its representative, and the learning and assessment will be managed directly by the mentioned above. 

Education and certification

Understand the organisations connected to this programme.

MEW School of Leadership

MEW School of Leadership is a leading global online business school offering fully accredited, self-paced, flexible and assignment-based;

  • Accredited Online Degrees, 
  • Pathway Programs Master's and Bachelor's levels,
  • Short Certified CPD Courses,
  • UK University progress UG and PG Diplomas, 
  • Executive & Corporate Training.

in management, administration and professional areas via blended and online learning models. We are one of the top schools for Online MBA, Masters Degrees, Executive Education, Corporate Training and much more. MEW School of Leadership is transforming Leadership thought and practice in the UAE, UK and beyond."

MEW School partners with world's best universities and awarding bodies to bring accredited an globally recognised qualifications at your class or screen. 

MEW School of Leadership FZ LLE is registered in the United Arab Emirates, under License No. 18827/2024.

The learning experience

Structured support from enrolment to completion.

The exact mix depends on the programme, but every route is designed to make progress understandable and manageable.

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Clear structure

Move through organised modules, classes and assessment with a visible next step.

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HomeGrad Learning Portal

Keep learning materials, classes and progress together in one focused experience.

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Human guidance

Reach tutors and advisors when a question needs more than an automated answer.

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Visible achievement

Complete the required learning and assessment toward the programme credential.

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