Professional Diploma in Project Management
Course Overview
Designed specifically for project managers, project team members and professional management.
This course will enable students to understand the role of the project leader and project sponsor, use the project management process to define the project terms of reference, prepare a project plan, finance a project and develop their project management skills.
The course is validated by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development of professional skills and does not sit on the national framework.
Why study Project Management at Griffith College?
The Professional Diploma in Project Management is offered as a part-time course over 12 weeks and is aimed at project managers, project team members and professional management who will benefit from the modular based principles of project management when faced with the dynamics of the competitive business environment.
This course will enable the student to understand the role of the project leader and project sponsor, use the project management process to define the project terms of reference, prepare a project plan, finance a project and develop skills in monitoring, communicating, risk assessment and controlling a project in order to achieve successful project outcomes.
It provides an industry orientated focus in practical project management and provides the learner to confidently participate or lead business projects. Business organisations compete in complex and dynamic environments and must demonstrate flexibility in maintaining a competitive position. As a stand-alone programme it provides a focus on practical skills in time, cost and quality, preparation of documents and planning.
- Outline the project’s feasibility, business case and project charter.
- Learn to create a project plan.
- Outline the project’s feasibility, business case and project charter.
- Adopt the project management planning process
- Explore project management competencies.
- Develop skills in monitoring, communicating, risk assessment.
- Learn how to control a project in order to achieve successful project outcomes.
Intake dates
- Cork - Part-Time - September 2025
- Dublin - Part-Time - October 2025
- Dublin - Online - October 2025
What our students say?
"I highly recommend the project management course. My lecturer provided great support and guidance for my learning experience. The content was immediately applied to my role at work."
Professional Diploma in Project Management
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Professional Diploma in Project Management at Griffith College. I found the content of the course could be applied across a range of work environments. I learned how to apply PM methodology, which I find very useful and relevant to my job. The lecturer ensured that the lectures were engaging and interesting. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to upskill and enhance their professional development.”
Professional Diploma in Project Management
Course Details
Course Content
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Project Integration
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Project Management Processes
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Project Scope Management
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Project Time Management
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Project Cost Management
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Project Quality Management
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Project Human Resource Management
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Project Communications Management
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Project Risk Management
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Project Procurement Management
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Project Termination
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Microsoft Project Introduction
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Project Management Methodologies
Timetables
Dublin Main Campus
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Online Delivery - Classes will be delivered live online using Zoom and will commence on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025.
Year 2025
- Oct: 22, 29
- Nov: 05, 12, 19, 26
- Dec: 03, 10, 17
- Jan: 07, 14, 21
On-Campus Delivery -This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, 6th October 2025.
Year 2025
- Oct: 06, 13, 20
- Nov: 03, 10, 17, 24
- Dec: 01, 08, 15
- Jan: 12, 19
Exams will take place on campus for courses delivered on campus and online. It is mandatory to attend exams in person. Contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie for further information.
Griffith College Cork
On-Campus Delivery -This course is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 at Griffith College Cork. Contact admissions.gcc@griffith.ie for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.30pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2025
- Feb: 25
- Mar: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Apr: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- May: 06, 13
Griffith College Limerick
This course is scheduled to commence on September 2023 at Griffith College Limerick, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick City, Limerick, V94 DK23. Contact info.gcl@griffith.ie for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.30pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.
It is recommended that applicants have a good understanding of both written and spoken English.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Minimum 5 O6s/H7s in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award
OR
FETAC Level 5 Full Award
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
Direct Entry - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
General Fees
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 1,490.00
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 1,150
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 850.00
Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to professionalacademy@griffith.ie
Progression
Academic Progression
Graduates from this course may be interested in progressing to the BA in Business or the Professional Diploma in Leadership Skills at Griffith College, subject to satisfying the English Language requirements, where necessary.
