Effective planning is fundamental to project success. This module targets learners that do not have significant project management experience. It was created to provide learners with the essential concepts, knowledge and skills required to effectively plan projects in a modern context. This module initially provides an executive overview of the modern project management environment including the project lifecycle, organisational strategy, structure and culture. The core of this module focuses on key project planning topics such as project definition, estimating time, cost and schedules and managing risk.

1. Demonstrate a wide and systematic knowledge of project management principles and their practical application in the planning of projects
2. Appraise established project management planning knowledge areas, tools and techniques and explain how they can be used to achieve project goals and organisational strategic objectives.
3. Demonstrate and critically evaluate the main tools available for sucessful project planning including development of Work Breakdown Structures, time, cost and resource estimation techniques, network diagrams, PERT, Critical Chain analysis and supply chain management.

4. Have a critical awareness of the changing project environment in order to forecast and manage risks and challenges so that project deliverables and stakeholders expectations are achieved.
5. Analyse various methods of dealing with project contraints in order to reduce project duration, resource requirements or project costs.

This module will provide the key steps and processes to allow Lean Construction to be successfully implemented in delivering construction projects. The Lean Construction process minimises activities that do not add to customer value, leaving more time for those that do. Lean process drives improved efficiencies and productivity, and places adding and creating value at the centre of the process. Any activity or process that consumes resources, adds cost or time without creating value becomes an activity to be reduced or omitted. Lean Construction planning underpins a wider approach to applying Lean Thinking to create significant improvements in project safety, predictability, construction and improved productivity. The module will provide the learner with an introduction to Lean Construction and the main key methods and tools to manage and implement the process.

1. Critique lean principles, thinking, and practices, and their application in construction
2. Establish the five lean principles and a lean quality approach in a project environment
3. Develop process and continuous improvement skills in the application of lean tools and techniques in a project environment
4. Evaluate and discuss the importance of Supply Change Management
5. Assess the relative merits of Quality and Construction Management tools for using Lean and BIM in synergy

Building Information Modelling [BIM] is an area that is developing in the construction industry, with an increasing number of projects undertaking the BIM process. However, there is a common misconception that BIM means 3D design only. In fact, it means considerably more. BIM is a process for creating and managing all of the information on a project ‑ before, during and after construction. The output of this process is the Building Information Model, the digital description of every aspect of the constructed asset.

This module will cover the BIM project lifecycle and provide the learner with detailed knowledge and the skills required in order to manage each step of the BIM process. This module will provide an understanding of the BIM process and standards including the essential elements for successful delivery of projects to BIM level 2. It will also detailing collaboration and implementation processes.

1. Evaluate and assess BIM collaboration software and BIM standards
2. Formulate solutions for implementing the Employer Information Requirements document, BIM Execution Plan and Common Data Environment in accordance to the required standards

3. Assess and develop a collaborative approach in a BIM environment

4. Devise solutions for the continuous improvement of BIM coordination

5. Understand and measure BIM from a whole life cycle perspective

Project management concepts become real as participants are asked to synthesize their individual skills and practices into the big picture of a simulated project. This module uses case study and team-based simulation techniques to emphasise the real-world application of project management techniques. Additionally, participants will use tools and project management software outputs as they develop and manage a project from inception through closeout. Brief reviews of project management concepts and techniques are provided with the large majority of the time spent on the case studies and the simulation of projection execution.

Students will be expected to critically evaluate project settings, make decisions and develop their knowledge through simulation. Scenarios will be presented that reflect real settings, and students will be expected to organise and manage resources within constraints. Students will draw on their knowledge and understanding from a range of disciplines to work towards a set of project goals and objectives.

1. Demonstrate a wide and systematic knowledge of both project management principles and methods and their practical application in the management of live projects including the critical awareness of the key parameters and the business, technical, economic, environmental and social issues relating to Project Management.
2. Interpret project information and proactively troubleshoot to solve project challenges and constraints
3. Demonstrate both an ability to implement communication structures within a project organisation and an ability to manage multiple project stakeholders to achieve project success
4. Assume responsibility in the delivery of a project by analysing various project scenarios and develop action plans to overcome project challenges and prescribe project tools and techniques to help manage project resources. Lead, create, initiate and stimulate thoughtful responses to project requirements and problems.
5. Identify and articulate the key considerations when encountering project problems including the ability to both critically comment on and appraise one’s own work and the work of others.
6. Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple project stakeholders to achieve project success

This module targets learners that do not have significant project management experience. It focuses on project implementation and the sociocultural side of project management. The following are some of the key topics: role of project manager as a leader, stakeholder management and the creation of high performance teams, outsourcing and negotiation. The core of this module focuses on the kinds of information managers use to monitor project progress including earned value. Other topics include project closure, the emergence of agile project management and continuous professional development.

1. Posess a high level of understanding and insight into the key sociocultural areas such as being and effective project manager, managing stakeholder expectations, influencing, networking, ethics and the creation and management of high performance project teams.
2. Critically evaluate the main tools and techniques for progress and performance measurement and evaluation including earned value analysis.
3. Analyse the importance of the project closure phase and associated activities.
4. Critique the emergence of agile project management and its application, when compared to more traditional methodologies.
5. Develop a critical awareness of the importance of career development and continuous professional development in the field of project management.