Level 7 Diploma in Project Management

About this Course

Projects rarely fail because of a single bad decision. They fail because of compounding pressure —unclear governance, poor procurement decisions, weak risk management, and a lack of strategic oversight as scope and complexity grow.

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management is designed for senior managers who carry that responsibility. It builds a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals needed to manage business projects within a complex, ever-changing environment — from initial planning and leadership through to procurement risk, portfolio management, and the operational and information systems that hold a project together.

This is a postgraduate-level qualification, equivalent in academic standing to a master's degree, with a strong practical emphasis throughout.

Skills Gained

Project planning, control, and leadership — manage the realities of developing and delivering a project from start to finish

Procurement risk and contract management — understand procurement legislation, category management, and the risk frameworks behind contract decisions

Portfolio and PMO management — understand the value and structure of a Project Management Office and how it supports delivery

Operations and information management — manage the operational and information systems that underpin successful projects

Advanced research methods — conduct independent, postgraduate-level research on a project management topic

Strategic and critical thinking — apply judgement across planning, risk, and governance in complex, real-world project environment

This course is suitable for

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