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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management (RQF)

Awarding Body: OTHM

OTHM is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

Unit Structure

Overview

This OTHM Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management provides learners with the core knowledge needed to manage projects at various strategic levels. This L7 diploma course will prepare you to deal with dynamic and complex business challenges that occur when planning and implementing a project. The OTHM Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online.

This L7 Diploma course is specifically designed for mature learners who wish to pursue higher studies or professional development. This distance learning qualification covers clear work-related practical skills alongside theoretical fundamentals.

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be completed over one year of full-time study. However, we accommodate for completely flexible delivery, so that students can schedule their learning on a self-paced basis through our online portal, to accommodate for other commitments such as work and family, or on the other hand, to fast-track their learning. The qualification is delivered online through our Virtual Learning Environment with online tutor support.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this course are internally verified by our qualified assessors and externally verified by OTHM. This Level 7 Postgraduate management diploma course is criterion-referenced, based on specific learning outcomes. To achieve a “PASS” for a unit, a student must complete the learning outcomes to meet the assessment criteria set by OTHM.

Equivalences

The Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification is based on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) equivalent to a Master’s degrees. A Level 7 Diploma is shorter than a Master’s degree, but learners can still get direct entry at dissertation level into a University’s Masters programme.

Progression

Successful completion of this diploma course enables students to progress their professional career in leadership and management, and/or to advance to higher levels of study. As this qualification is regulated and approved by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), students are eligible to progress for pursue Master’s top-up programmes with advanced standing at many of the UK and international universities.

Quick Enquiry

  • Eligibility Criteria

    For entry into this course, students must meet the following criteria:
    • A UK level 6 diploma or an honours degree or equivalent qualification.
    • The learner should be 21 or older at the time of enrollment.
    • Mature learners are advised to have management experience.

  • English language requirement

    Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:
    • Being a native English language speaker
    • Having achieved an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
    • Having had your last two years of schooling in English
    • Passing our online English language test

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£990
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 5-7 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 4 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£1,090
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£1,190
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 4-6 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard

£1,139
  • £113.85/Month
  • No. of instalments
    10
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 5-7 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 4 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£1,252
  • £125.24/Month
  • No. of instalments
    10
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£1,366
  • £113.85/Month
  • No. of instalments
    12
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 4-6 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Awarding body fee of £300 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Why choose BSLM?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What prospective career paths are open to me with this diploma?

The OTHM level 7 certificate in project management certification allows diploma graduates to advance into or within the workforce and to continue their studies toward a master’s degree that is an appropriate programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and abroad.

What format does this diploma follow?

The OTHM level 7 diploma in project management consists of five required units totalling 120 credits, 1200 total qualifying hours (TQT), and 480 guided learning hours (GLH) for the qualification to be passed.

What is the equivalence of this diploma?

Based on the regulated qualifications framework (RQF), the level 7 diploma in project management qualification is equal to a master’s degree. Although a level 7 diploma is shorter than a master’s degree, students can still enter a university’s master’s programme directly at the dissertation level.

What qualifications must a learner meet to get enrol in this course?

An Honours degree, a UK certificate 6, or an equivalent degree in a comparable field; mature students with administrative experience; age 21 or older at the start of the programme; and English language proficiency if not from a country where English is the language of the majority.

How do I achieve a pass in this course?

Learners must demonstrate evidence that they have achieved most of the results, which might be learning to meet the requirements set by all assessment criteria to receive a “Pass” for a unit/course quickly.

What are the learner's top competencies that this qualification will provide?

You will be prepared by the training to design and improvise a project while dealing with complicated and dynamic business difficulties. This course is specially created for mature learners who want to pursue further education or professional development. Along with academic foundations, this certificate covers definite practical abilities relevant to the workplace.

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2 reviews for OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management (RQF)

  1. Nicole Hartley

    This course enables the learners to deal with dynamic and complex business challenges. Therefore, it’s a strong recommendation for mature learners to pursue this course and develop your expertise.

  2. Archie Law

    Had an amazing experience of studying the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management with BSLM. It’s a useful course and highly recommended for mature learners for their professional development.

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