Level 7 diploma for senior managers responsible for projects, building advanced knowledge and practical capability in project, programme and portfolio management to plan, monitor, control and deliv...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification consists of 5 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 Total Qualification Time, 480 Guided Learning Hours, and is assessed through coursework on a pass/fail basis.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM Level 7 qualification
5 mandatory units only
120 total credits
1200 Total Qualification Time
480 Guided Learning Hours
Coursework-based assessment with pass/fail grading
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment.
Designed for senior managers responsible for projects
Focuses on complex and changing business environments
Covers project, programme and portfolio management
Develops planning, monitoring and control competences
Builds practical and theoretical project management capability
Supports progression to relevant master’s top-up study
The qualification develops advanced project management knowledge across planning, procurement, logistics, operations, information systems, quality, and research methods for project-related decision-making and delivery.
Apply project management concepts and principles in business contexts
Design systems and plans for initiating, managing and leading projects
Evaluate project communication, monitoring, control and closure processes
Critically evaluate procurement, contract management and procurement risk
Understand portfolio management, PMO implementation and supply chain ecosystems
Develop and present a structured research proposal using appropriate methodologies
This qualification is intended for senior managers responsible for projects and learners seeking advanced project management knowledge for career progression or further postgraduate study.
Senior managers responsible for projects
Project professionals seeking strategic-level development
Learners progressing from a related Level 6 qualification
Graduates in related subjects
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Learners planning to progress to a master’s top-up programme
For entry onto the qualification, learners are expected to hold a related honours degree, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Mature learners with management experience may also be accepted.
An honours degree in a related subject or UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with management experience may be considered
All units in this qualification are assessed through coursework. Assessment is internally carried out by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
All units are assessed by coursework
Assessment is internally assessed by the centre
Assessment is externally verified by OTHM
Learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for a pass
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their studies towards a relevant master’s top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
Progress into employment
Progress within existing employment
Progress to a relevant master’s top-up programme
Gain advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas
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