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This course will develop in-demand project management skills to support you in planning, scoping, and managing a project, from business case to delivery. Whether you’re already involved in projects or looking to move into a project management role, this microcredential will help you uncover different project management tools, techniques, and frameworks and show you how to apply them to a range of organisations.
This undergraduate microcredential will introduce you to the core principles, tools, and techniques needed to lead or successfully contribute to projects that add value and deliver positive outcomes. The materials are aligned with the Association of Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge 7th Edition. However, please note it is not accredited by APM or intended as an exam preparation course.
During this 10-week course, you’ll cover the following topics.
 By the end of this Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, you’ll be able to:
Materials include real-world examples and industry insight, ensuring your learning is relevant to the workplace. The course will particularly benefit anyone currently working in a project management environment or in a role that contributes to projects such as:
10 UK credits at undergraduate level from The Open University*. Academic credits are awarded on passing the final assessment. These will be at undergraduate level 6 of the Framework for Higher Education (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) / level 10 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
*Academic credit may be used towards selected OU qualifications. For more details, including eligible qualifications, visit Counting microcredentials towards OU qualifications. The credit awarded may also be used at another university, subject to the agreement of the receiving institution.
Course work includes:
You’ll take part in weekly tasks and discussions with co-learners to support and consolidate your learning. Towards the end of the course, you’ll submit a project or assessment demonstrating the skills you’ve acquired. This will be marked and graded by subject matter experts and make up 100% of your final mark.
This 10-week course requires approximately 10 hours of self-paced learning per week, totalling around 100 hours for completion.
All learning materials, exercises and activities are delivered entirely online.
While certain content can be downloaded, some content is exclusively accessible online, requiring a reliable internet connection for viewing. Please consider this if you are travelling.
Business management: project management typically starts twice a year – in January and July. This page describes the microcredential that will begin in July 2026 and January 2027.
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the academic regulations, which are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.
This undergraduate-level microcredential would benefit anyone working in or seeking to work in a project management environment.
You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol. All required skills and foundational knowledge are covered within this microcredential.
Please note:
The course is delivered online and makes use of a variety of online resources. If you use specialist hardware or software to assist you in using a computer or the internet, you can contact us about the support that can be given to meet your needs.
To find out more about what kind of support and adjustments might be available, contact us or visit our disability support pages.
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04 Jul 202631 Oct 202603 Jul 2026£550
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If this course is geared towards your job or developing your career, you could ask your employer to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. Your sponsor just needs to complete a simple form to confirm how much they will be paying and we will invoice them.
The fee information provided here is valid for microcredentials starting in the 2025/26 academic year. Fees typically increase annually. For further information about the University's fee policy, visit our Fee Rules.
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