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Project Management Techniques

Study Method Online
Provider University of Essex Online
Recognition CPD
Start Date 13 October 2026, 19 January 2027
University of Essex Online

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Course overview

Master key project management techniques with this informative online professional course.

You’ll develop a strong understanding of key aspects of project planning, including PRINCE2 and AGILE thinking. By analysing common methodologies and contemporary frameworks, you’ll become adept at planning, reporting and resources – while building on your communication and analytical skills.

You’ll explore:

  • common techniques, process and frameworks
  • governance structures and conflicts with stakeholder needs
  • the use of Gannt charts and Critical Path Analysis (CPA)

At the end of the course, you have the opportunity to study one of our popular postgraduate business courses.

Job outcomes

  • Project Manager

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What you'll learn

  • Learn how to think reflexively throughout the whole project life cycle.
  • Develop your analytical, critical and organisational skills.

Recognitions

CPD

Accredited/ Certified by CPD

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Our Project Management Techniques online professional course has a study duration of 13 weeks, including a one-week induction to help you settle into online study.

Delivery

Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or in a café.

Our online professional courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:

  • multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments
  • discussion forums for you to chat about the module content with fellow students
  • live Q&A sessions with your tutors
  • a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
  • support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team

To ensure you receive high-quality tutor support, each class is capped at 20 students.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications or experience is necessary.

As our modules are delivered in English, high proficiency in English is required. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

Please note, our online professional courses have a limited number of places available. We’ll always endeavour to get you started on your preferred date, but if this isn’t possible, our Admissions team will be in touch to discuss alternative arrangements.

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Pathways

Please note, acceptance to a postgraduate qualification is subject to meeting the entry requirements of your chosen programme.

  • Management: Principles and Practices, and Marketing Strategy and Management
  • PG Cert Project Management (60 credits)
  • PG Dip Project Management (120 credits)
  • MSc Project Management (180 credits)

Course features

  • Study 100% online, part-time without a career break.

  • Gain 20 academic credits on successful completion, which you can transfer onto a PG Cert, PG Dip or full Masters degree.

  • Receive your online professional courses certificate from the University of Essex, ranked #12 in the Guardian University Guide 2026).

Assessment

You’ll be assessed exclusively through assignments. These include assessed discussion forums, written assignments and journal entries.

We’re committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback in the following ways:

  • our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent
  • you’ll always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start
  • you’ll be able to clearly view your marks in your gradebook whenever you log on to the learning platform
  • there’s a seven-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work
  • you’ll have regular contact with your Student Support team, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise

Subjects

You’ll study the following topics as part of the online professional course:
Exploration of PRINCE2 Agile key components
Review of the hybrid of both AGILE and PRINCE2 methodologies
Developing business case into a Project Initiation Document
Developing project plans, task delegation and project teams’ roles and responsibilities
Gantt charts and Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
Highlight reports contents
Stakeholder and communications in large organisations
Evaluation of project methodologies and approaches

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Payment options

Full tuition fee:

£1,468 UK / £1,543 International (2026-27)

  • Our modules are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included. We also charge the same fee for domestic and international students.

  • An alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee is available if you’re a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.

  • We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee, so if you decide your course isn’t for you during the first 14 days, we’ll give you a full refund. Terms and conditions apply.

Δ All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.

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About University of Essex Online

University of Essex Online delivers 100% online part-time courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. The qualifications we offer include CertHEs and Bachelors degrees at the undergraduate level, and PG Certs, PG Dips and Masters degrees at the postgraduate level, with study durations ranging from 8 months to 4 years. As an established provider of 100% online degrees in the UK. All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining silver-standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a degree from anywhere in the world. All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript. We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.

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