Project and Programme Management - University of South Wales

Find project management courses that work for you. We’ll help you build a new or improved project management methodology and toolkit – all designed through project management training that works for you.

You can join our virtual facilitator led open courses, or we can work with you to co-create a bespoke programme to be delivered in-house for your organisation. If you're unsure on what approach would work for you or your organisation, join an information session to find out more.

Courses

Upcoming courses

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition (5 days): 5, 6, 7, 24 and 25 February 2025.

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Price

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition is £1475.00.

This price includes:

Access to all courseware via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
PRINCE2 Official E-book
Foundation and Practitioner Exam

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 7th Edition is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects – and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, project managers, project teams, researchers, trainers and consultants. It has been designed to be scalable and easily adapted to the needs of different kinds of projects and organisations. The method is very well established as a standard in the UK and is also practised worldwide.

Who is it for?

This programme is for anyone in a project environment or in a project supporting role who needs to learn about the PRINCE2® approach. The programme is beneficial for any new or experienced project managers who want to learn how to run successful, effective projects.

What will you learn?

During the programme we will introduce you to the roles, principles, themes and processes that form the structure of PRINCE2®. The programme will teach you how to apply elements of PRINCE2® methodology to optimise chances of success regardless of project type or scale. As well as gaining leading project management skills and greater employment prospects, you will also learn how to manage business and project risk more effectively, allowing you to work more strategically.

Why choose this course?

Learn how to plan, monitor and control a project using the PRINCE2® approach
Gain leading project management skills and greater employment prospects
Achieve a recognised, accredited qualification
Real-time facilitator-led course within out virtual learning environment

Upcoming courses

MSP® Foundation and Practitioner 5th Edition (5 days - virtual): 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11 December 2024.

MSP® Foundation and Practitioner 5th Edition (5 days - virtual): 31 March, 1, 7, 8 and 9 April 2025.

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Price

The MSP Foundation and Practitioner 5th Edition is £1495.00.

This price includes:

Access to all courseware via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
MSP Official E-book
Foundation and Practitioner Exam

What is MSP®?

MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation and Practitioner 5th Edition is a flexible and adaptable approach to project management where a business “vision” is the required outcome. Suitable for any type and size of programme, MSP® helps coordinate the management of a set of projects to deliver strategic objectives that require change management, strategic objectives and business benefits delivery. MSP® deals with the management of the interdependencies and potential conflicts within various projects providing a framework for implementing business strategies or organisational change.

Who is it for?

This qualification is relevant for those looking to manage multiple change events within their organisation. It is suitable for programme managers, experienced project managers and senior managers within organisations who are involved with implementing change, whether directly or in a support role.

What will you learn?

The course will enable you to differentiate between projects and programmes and identify strategic issues that should be considered when planning a programme. You will understand the principles of programme management processes, and determine whether a programme management approach may be beneficial within a particular business environment.

Why choose this course?

Utilise best practice in programme management to successfully deliver transformational change
Carry out the coordinated organisation, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities
Lead business transformation accommodating high levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk

AgilePM® is a radically different approach to project management that doesn’t demand that everything is written in stone at the beginning of a project. It focuses on developing solution incrementally to enable project teams to react effectively to changing requirements whilst empowering project personnel and encouraging increased collaboration and ownership.

AgilePM® provides a holistic approach; embracing change and offering flexibility and can be used in conjunction with methods such as PRINCE2®.

Who is it for?

AgilePM® is aimed at aspiring and practicing managers, and at team members wishing to adopt a fast-paced, flexible and collaborative approach to project management whilst maintaining standards and rigour. The programme is also ideal for those wishing to add to their knowledge of traditional approaches such as PRINCE2®.

What will you learn?

This programme will give delegates a practical understanding of AgilePM®, which is based on the internationally recognised framework of DSDM Atern. This will enable delegates to become immediately productive as a project manager in an agile project environment. Course topics include: the fundamentals and the philosophy, the principles, preparation, the lifecycle and products, team structures, roles and responsibilities, communication, planning control and risk and implementing Agile Project Management.

Why choose this course?

Gain an understanding of agile and the ability to apply relevant project management methods
Combine knowledge of traditional methodologies with agile to adapt to a changing business environment
Promote trust and close co-operation between the business and developers

Price

The AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner is £1295.00. This includes all training and examination fees.

Upcoming courses

AgilePM® (Online): 7, 8, 14 and 15 November 2024.

AgilePM® (Online): 20, 21, 27 and 28 January 2025.

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The Association for Project Management (APM) is the largest independent professional body in Europe that is dedicated to project and programme management. Their qualifications incorporate a mix of tools, techniques, processes and skills and offer a progressive structure that demonstrates your project management achievements. Run by project managers for project managers, APM members share a passion for the profession, and remain at the forefront of professional standards and practice, championing project management and bringing new ideas to the project management world.

Who is it for?

The PM Project Management Qualification (SCQF Level 7) is aimed at experienced project managers seeking a knowledge-based professional qualification.

What will you learn?

The APM qualification provides candidates with recognition of a thorough understanding of project management. You'll be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how your project fits into your strategic and commercial environment, with real-world examples and case-study exercises will be used to accelerate learning.

Topics of study include: project management in context, planning the strategy, executing the strategy, techniques, business and commercial, organisation and governance, people and the profession.

APM Project Fundamentals – 2 days – this qualification is relevant for anyone with little or no previous project management experience wishing to learn essential project management terminology and common language.

APM Project Management Qualification – 6 days – this qualification assesses all areas of project management, from strategic and commercial implications of their role, to the technical, organisational and people management skills required to participate effectively within a project team.

Why choose this course?

Demonstrate you are a skilled project professional with an in-depth knowledge of best-practice project management techniques
Develop an understanding of how project management elements interact
Ability to implement a standardised cross-industry framework across teams and departments, maximising efficiency

Price

The APM Project Management Qualification is £1595.00. This includes all training and examination fees.

Upcoming courses

APM Project Management Qualification: 28, 29 and 30 October, 13, 14 and 15 November 2024.

This course includes a revision day on day 6. Your 3 hour APM PMQ exam is scheduled for 27 November 2024 at 10am.

APM Project Management Qualification: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 February 2025.

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Managing change and the impact of change is a high priority and can be difficult to get right. The APMG International Change Management Practitioner™ has been developed to enhance your ability to embrace and successfully manage the impact of change. It focuses on the practical aspects of effective change management by giving you the opportunity to develop your capabilities to deal with change before, during and after it occurs.

Who is it for?

Ideal for project, programme or change managers; either responsible for or involved in implementing change. Also ideal for change team members affected by or affecting change and for those supporting colleagues, teams and their organisation through change.

What will you learn?

The Change Management course will help you unlock resistance to change, enable you to work effectively to deal with and embrace change within your team and speed up the implementation of change initiatives. Topics include: change impact, communication and engagement, the change management context and stakeholder strategy.

Why choose this course?

Gain a clear, practical understanding of change, the impact of change and what it means
Understand the human side of change and how to help people deal more effectively with change
Understand how to embed change, ensure it is sustainable and becomes ‘business as usual’

Price

The APMG Change Management practitioner course is £1595.00. This includes all training and examination fees.

Upcoming courses

APMG Change Management Practitioner™: 29, 30, 31 January, 6 and 7 February 2025.

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The above courses can be delivered through our open-access programme (virtual) or as bespoke programmes within your organisation. If you are looking to access funding for you or your organisation, explore our funding routes or make an enquiry to speak to our advisors.