Strategic Project Management for Senior Project Managers

1.  Understand principles, concepts, and theory of Project Management

1. Identify and describe principles, concepts, and theory of Project Management
2. Review methods for appraising strategic projects and project management
3. Evaluate the principles, concepts, and theory of Project Management that should be followed for the successful management of projects

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2.  Be able to critically analyse complex problems to propose project-based solutions

1. Assess sources of data and information that will analyse complex problems and support the development of project-based solutions
2. Synthesise the data and information for options or alternatives that support the best solutions
3. Critically evaluate and determine an option that supports the project’s strategic aims

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3.  Be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the different steps of the Project Management process from conception to completion

1. Develop and reviews different steps of the Project Management process from conception to completion
2. Conduct research using different data sources, and synthesize data and options
3. Draw conclusions and make recommendations that achieve the project’s strategic aims

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4.  Be able to demonstrate competence to handle complex projects involving multidisciplinary stakeholders under conditions of uncertainty & change

1. Determine strategic plans to investigate complex projects that have significant implications for the organisation
2. Prepare a project plan that identifies key milestones and critical pathways under conditions of uncertainty & change
3. Critically evaluate the impact and success of a complex project involving multidisciplinary stakeholders under conditions of uncertainty & change

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.