Dublin Business School is an Approved Training Provider (ATP) for the Project Management Institute (PMI).

We have designed this Advanced Diploma programme specifically for project managers, team members and senior managers who in addition to obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Project Management may also intend to take the Project Management Institute's PMP® examination. Our course focuses on predictive (Waterfall), Agile and hybrid methodologies to help build your knowledge and understanding of these areas.  

Incorporating preparation for the Project Management Institute (PMI)^® Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification examination, the main focus of this course will centre on the five traditional projects management processes groups of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Close-out, as well the new concepts of system for value delivery, principles, project performance domains and models, methods, artifacts, together with the increasingly popular Agile project delivery concept and techniques.

Additionally students will:

• Comprehend the characteristics of contemporary organisational approaches to project management.

• Gain an insight into the Project Management Institute (PMI)^®, 2017, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide), sixth edition, the newly released, A Guide to the Project Management Institute (7th ed, 2021) and the Agile Practice Guide. Especially its processes and knowledge areas.

• Understand the Project Management Institutes PMP^® certification process.

•Evaluate the importance of effective management of project phases over the project life cycle.

•Develop competencies in methods, tools and techniques a project manager should use for successful project delivery.

• Analyse the skills and competencies required of the project manager and project team. 

Project Management is of growing importance to organisations because it deals effectively with the management of change.

Organisations are beginning to realise that the traditional form of management cannot deal with the dynamics and resulting chaos of the modern economic, social and business environment. Project management is a method for organisations to achieve profitability targets, but just as significantly; it is a ‘culture’ that will assist most people to improve their personal performance.

Students who complete this course in Project Management should be able to:

• Explain the characteristics of organisational approaches to project management

• Understand the core competencies required to make an effective project manager including communication, leadership, motivation, negotiation and team building skills

• Understand the concepts of stakeholders, success criteria and critical success factors in the context of projects

• Evaluate the importance of effective management of the project life cycle

• Be able to apply methods, tools and techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects and for managing risk

• Create a project plan

• Understand the various roles and the importance of the project office.

Visualise your future success. Take the first step and register for our Online Open Evening.

Our Open Evening offers the perfect opportunity to speak with our team of expert lecturers and gain first hand knowledge on programmes offered across a variety of disciplines including:

• Advanced Diploma in Project Management
• Online Diploma in Project Management

We will facilitate breakout rooms for you to explore – covering all disciplines. Our faculty, admissions team, and welcoming staff will be on hand to guide you through the process, help you visualise your future success and answer any questions you may have.

Our broad programme range isn't the only reason to study part-time at DBS. We are also focused on your career, offer QQI accredited and industry recognised courses, and are located in an easy to get to city centre location, among other things.

View the top 8 reasons to choose DBS for part-time students. 

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Our Admissions Team is here to provide you with the guidance that you need. Students can contact the DBS Admissions Team on admissions@dbs.ie or call 01-4177500