OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management develops practical project management, business, and leadership skills through 12 mandatory units, preparing learners for varied roles and direct...
This Ofqual-regulated qualification combines Level 4 and Level 5 study in project management and related business subjects, giving learners a broad, practical, and progression-focused programme.
Ofqual regulated qualification
12 mandatory units
240 total credits
2400 Total Qualification Time
1200 Guided Learning Hours
Assessed by coursework in English
The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is designed to develop learners’ practical project management skills and prepare them to work in a wide range of contexts. It combines Level 4 and Level 5 study, helping learners build both foundational and advanced knowledge across project and business disciplines.
Develops practical project management skills for varied organisational contexts
Combines Level 4 and Level 5 study in one extended programme
Builds knowledge across project, people, finance, marketing, and strategy
Strengthens reflective practice and professional development
Advances specialist understanding in operations, quality, execution, and digital practice
Supports progression to further higher education study
This qualification enables learners to build practical and academic capability across the core areas covered by the official units and qualification objectives.
Apply the principles, tools, and techniques of project management
Set up, plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate projects effectively
Understand people management, organisational structures, and management approaches in projects
Use finance, marketing, and operational knowledge to support project and business decisions
Develop strategic, sustainable, responsible, and quality-focused business practice
Build digital business awareness and personal and professional development skills
This qualification is intended for learners aged 18 and above who want to develop project management knowledge and practical business skills through an Ofqual-regulated programme.
Learners seeking a structured route into project management study
Individuals aiming to build practical business and project skills
School leavers with relevant Level 3 qualifications
Learners holding GCE Advanced Level qualifications or equivalents
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Those planning to progress to a UK bachelor’s degree programme
Entry is based on the official OTHM profile for learners aged 18 and above. Centres must also ensure that learners are suitable for the course and able to meet its literacy, language, numeracy, and ICT expectations.
Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification, GCE Advanced Level in 2 subjects, or equivalent qualification; mature learners over 21 with relevant management experience may also be accepted
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency in line with OTHM requirements
All units in this qualification are assessed according to OTHM’s official assessment and verification arrangements. Assessment is coursework-based and achievement is awarded on a pass or fail basis.
All units are internally assessed by the centre
All units are externally verified by OTHM
Assessment method is coursework
Learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit to gain a pass
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management provides access to a wide range of academic progression opportunities and supports continued development in project-related fields.
Eligibility for direct entry into a UK bachelor’s degree programme
Access to wider academic progression opportunities
Potential advanced entry through OTHM university progression arrangements
Strong foundation for further study in project management and related business areas
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