Course overview
You can project manage!
So you want to move into project management? Arm yourself with the knowledge and skills to lead, plan and execute a project with confidence. Learn the complex techniques to successful project management and develop your planning and problem solving arsenal.
Who is this for?
Do you want to become a project manager but aren’t sure how to get your foot in the door? Do you currently assist a project management team and want greater responsibility? Are you a small business owner looking to gain more skills in managing your business and projects?
Then a qualification in project management could be for you.
What you'll learn
- Learn to lead parts of a project
Either in a support position or under guidance from a senior project manager, you will be able to take control of aspects of a project – contributing successfully to the overall performance of a project. - Understand project management
How do you project manage? What are the key principles of project management? In this qualification you will come away with a good understanding of how project management works and how you can successfully lead a project. - Improve your toolkit
Have in your arsenal ways to solve project problems and know which tools to select and use for different issues. - Gain technical know how
There are many stages to project management. Give yourself the technical knowledge to scope a project, control, budget, monitor, breakdown workflows and execute. You will also be introduced to GANT charts and other technical project management support tools. - Be a communicator
Throughout a project you will be expected to engage and communicate with a range of stakeholders. Learn how to involve stakeholders in the right way and how to communicate key information clearly. - Be a risk manager
Learn the importance of risk management and contingency planning in project management. - Develop leadership skills
In all projects there is an element of leadership required. Learn and understand some of the core techniques to successful team management. - Achieve project objectives and milestones
Understand the importance of project milestones and how you as an individual can collaborate and contribute to achieving objectives in your team.
Recognition
Fees Free Study
You may be eligible for one or two years of fee-free study with this course. Check your eligibility at feesfree.govt.nz
You may be eligible for Fees Free study in this course
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Part-time: 40 weeks | Full-time: 20 weeks
- Indicative hours per week: Part-time: 15 | Full-time: 30
Delivery
Entry requirements
Academic requirements:
- 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits
Alternative requirements:
- Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills may be approved for alternative entry.
English requirements:
- If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
- IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Note: Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.
Professional recognition
All qualifications will be awarded by one of these providers. Courses completed through eCampus NZ are industry recognised and accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Graduates may attend the graduation ceremony of the relevant tertiary partner and will receive a parchment from the institute at which they enrolled.
Testimonials
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Joanne Boese" I didn’t find the study process intimidating at all, which I think sometimes it can be especially as an older woman returning to study. The fact I could study from the comfort of my own home with plenty of help from the co-ordinator, and also thanks to other younger girls on my course, made me feel really empowered."
Subjects
To complete the New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4) you are required to complete the following courses:
About eCampus NZ
eCampus NZ is a flexible online learning service brought to you by nine of New Zealand’s Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics.
Completely committed to supporting online services, eCampus NZ is an alternative tertiary education service that is leading-edge, responsive and puts your needs first. We aim to deliver quality learning that fits into your lifestyle, so you can focus on meeting your study goals.
All New Zealand Certificates qualifications are awarded by one of our partner providers. This means any qualifications you complete online through eCampus NZ are industry recognised, NZQA accredited and internationally accepted. All graduates of eCampus NZ receive their qualification from the institute at which they enrol.
Programmes are currently offered on the eCampus NZ platform by:
- Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Otago Polytechnic (OP)
- Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
- Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
- Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
- NorthTec
