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The OTHM Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment.
Throughout the course, learners will develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and ability to manage teams and stakeholders. They will also learn how to identify and manage project risks and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification consists of 5 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (603/5638/8)
| Unit Ref. No. | Unit title | Credit | ECTS | GLH | TQT |
| F/618/0223 | Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project | 30 | 15 | 120 | 300 |
| R/618/0226 | Procurement Risk and Contract Management | 30 | 15 | 120 | 300 |
| H/618/0229 | Advanced Project and Logistics Management | 20 | 10 | 80 | 200 |
| K/618/0233 | Operations and Information Management for Project Managers | 20 | 10 | 80 | 200 |
| A/618/0236 | Advanced Research Methods | 20 | 10 | 80 | 200 |
The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as Master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits), and learners must proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with a university to achieve a complete master’s programme.
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification, learners must possess:
Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing qualification.
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*English requirements:
Proof of language proficiency: A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations & FAQs relating to the English language entry requirements.
Completing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma Project Management qualification will enable learners to apply for various project management roles and positions and also provide a pathway to further study at the postgraduate level.
All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
The Assessor judges that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.
OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Visit the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
OTHM has a progression arrangement with several UK universities that acknowledges learners’ ability after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master’s/top-up programmes.
OTHM Qualifications (Awarding Body) only issues verifiable certificates and Transcripts electronically and securely in PDF format (without additional charges).
If you want a hard copy of the Certificate and Transcript, you can claim it by paying an extra fee:
