• ## Essential Units for NVQ L5 Project Management Diploma **Project Management Fundamentals** • • Define project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Identify and analyze project management tools and techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, PERT charts, risk management)
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of project managers and team members
• Explain the importance of project planning and scope management
• Discuss the fundamentals of risk management and mitigation strategies **Planning and Scheduling** • • Define project planning and its objectives (e.g., feasibility study, resource allocation, risk assessment)
• Describe the steps involved in project planning (e.g., stakeholder analysis, resource identification, schedule development)
• Explain the importance of project scheduling and its impact on project execution
• Discuss resource planning and allocation techniques (e.g., critical path method, resource leveling)
• Describe project scheduling software and its applications **Project Execution and Monitoring** • • Explain the principles of effective project monitoring and control (e.g., progress tracking, resource monitoring, change management)
• Describe key project management metrics and their significance (e.g., budget, time, quality)
• Discuss project reporting and communication strategies (e.g., status meetings, project dashboards)
• Explain the role of project managers in managing risks and issues
• Describe the importance of stakeholder management and engagement **Project Communication and Stakeholder Management** • • Define effective communication strategies for project stakeholders (e.g., internal, external, stakeholders)
• Describe different communication channels and tools (e.g., meetings, emails, presentations)
• Explain the importance of stakeholder engagement and involvement
• Discuss conflict resolution and mediation techniques for managing disagreements
• Describe the role of project managers in managing stakeholder expectations **Project Procurement and Contract Management** • • Define the principles of effective project procurement and contract management
• Describe different procurement methods and procedures (e.g., tendering, negotiation, direct procurement)
• Explain the role of contracts in project management (e.g., scope definition, risk management, change management)
• Discuss the importance of supplier selection and management
• Describe the role of project managers in managing project finances and payments

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.