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DPM Diploma

Diploma In Project Management

Diploma In Project Management (DPM) is a 1-year diploma course in School of Development Studies, studied online, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 121,000.

Overview

Diploma in Project Management

Course overview

Diploma in Project Management is an online course offered at Finstock Evarsity College for a duration of 12 months and is examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate is issued upon completion of this course.

The Diploma in Project Management prepares undergraduate students for careers in project planning and management in both public and private sectors of the economy and also forms the foundation for undergraduate degrees in relevant fields. 

It also provides an avenue for achieving the Millennium Development Goals and the objectives of Vision 2030 for national development. This program is highly relevant in all areas of management in organizations as it meets the needs for upcoming managers or those who need specific skills in the management of projects.

Minimum Entry Requirement.

Grade C-

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, the learners will be able to:

  • Attain skills to enhance problem solving and decision-making in a project environment
  • Attain an academic qualification to enable students pursue further studies in a relevant field.
  • Acquire knowledge for proper management of development projects.
  • Develop ability to plan and manage development projects.
  • Apply analytical tools, principles and concepts of project identification, appraisal, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Career opportunities

  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Line Manager
  • Project Assistant
  • Planning Manager
  • Consultant

Skills Conveyed

  • Align the project to the organization's strategic plans and business justification throughout its life cycle.
  • Implement general business concepts, practices, and tools to facilitate project success.
  • Manage the scope, cost, timing, and quality of the project, at all times focused on project success as defined by project stakeholders.
  • Apply appropriate legal and ethical standards.
  • Adapt project management practices to meet the needs of the project owner

Reasons why you should study this course

  • It is a growing industry
  • More job opportunities
  • Variety of career options
  • It is a well-paying job
  • You can move within industries
  • Constantly be learning

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What you will study

Module I

1. DPM 001: Project scope and documentation
2. DPM 002: project management environment
3. DPM 003: Project finance and budgets
4. DPM 004: Project Information and Communication Technology
5. DPM 005: Quantitative Methods
6. DPM 006: Project Procurement Management
7. DPM 007: Project Planning and Design
8. DPM 008: Fundamentals of Financial Management

Module II

9. DPM 009: Project teams and team management
10. DPM 010: Project stakeholders
11. DPM 011: Project Governance and Ethics
12. DPM 012: Fundamentals of Research Methods
13. DPM 013: Project Operations Management
14. DPM 014: Project Quality Management

Module III

15. DPM 015: Principles of Monitoring & Evaluation

16. DPM 016: Project Management Methodologies
17. DPM 017: Project Management Consultancy
18. DPM 018: Project Risk Management
19. DPM 019: Project Sustainability
20. DPM 020: Research Project

1st year, 1st trimester

  1. DPM01 Project Scope And Documentation
  2. DPM02 Project Management Environment
  3. DPM03 Project Finance And Budgets
  4. DPM04 Project Information And Communication Technology
  5. DPM05 Quantitative Methods
  6. DPM06 Project Procurement Management
  7. DPM07 Project Planning And Design
  8. DPM08 Fundamentals Of Financial Management

1st year, 2nd trimester

  1. DPM09 Project Teams And Team Management
  2. DPM010 Project Stakeholders
  3. DPM011 Project Governance And Ethics
  4. DPM012 Fundamentals Of Research Methods
  5. DPM013 Project Operations Management
  6. DPM014 Project Quality Management

1st year, 3rd trimester

  1. DPM015 Principles Of Monitoring - Evaluation
  2. DPM016 Project Management Methodologies
  3. DPM017 Project Management Consultancy
  4. DPM018 Project Risk Management
  5. DPM019 Project Sustainability
  6. DPM020 Research Project

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
AdministrationKES 5,000
Internal examsKES 15,000
TuitionKES 100,000
TotalKES 121,000

Requirements

Entry requirements

C-

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • PAULA KALUU WAMBUA
  • NAOMI NYAKERARIO ONKUNDI
  • DOUGLAS MWANGI MAINA
  • SUSAN WANJIKU MUGO
  • HANNAH NJOKI KIMANI
  • BENSON HURIA KARUMBA
  • BENARD MAKOKHA ONYANGO
  • SIMON KIMARU MURIUKI
  • EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI
  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI
  • NICHOLAS MADO OJWANG
  • KIPKOECH JUDE MUTAI
  • MEKDES ASSEFA YESIGAT
  • DUNCAN OGOTI MOGIRE
  • MADALINE NAFULA SIMIYU
  • SEIF MAHMOUD KARANI
  • TRACY MWENDE KITHURE

Frequently asked questions

The Diploma In Project Management is a diploma programme preparing learners to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects.

The Diploma In Project Management suits school leavers, working adults and practitioners seeking practical skills in this field. It is suitable for beginners who meet the stated entry requirement.

The entry requirement for the Diploma In Project Management is KCSE mean grade C- or an equivalent qualification.

The Diploma In Project Management takes 12 months and is organised into 3 trimesters.

The total course fee for the Diploma In Project Management is KES 121,000. Flexible payment is available at KES 40,333.33 per trimester, with each trimester payable in three installments of KES 13,444.44.

Yes. The Diploma In Project Management is offered online. Online learners use electronic study modules, cloud-based content, self-tests, learner forums and tutor support.

The Diploma In Project Management covers project identification, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, risk, quality, stakeholder management, monitoring and evaluation, research, leadership and project reporting, building practical, analytical and workplace-ready skills.

Relevant opportunities after the Diploma In Project Management include project officer, project coordinator, programme assistant, monitoring-and-evaluation assistant, grants or operations assistant and project-management consultant.

Yes. Learners may progress to a related degree in project management, business administration, development studies or monitoring and evaluation, subject to admission requirements.

Choose the Diploma In Project Management at Finstock Evarsity College for flexible study, practical course content, tutor support, installment payments and college-issued completion certification.

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  • ENOCK OLIA
    Sudan ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    As a newly enrolled student in the Diploma in Project Management, my experience so far has been smooth. The lessons are flexible and easy to follow even with my work schedule. The tutors are very supportive, available, and quick to respond when one needs clarification. The institution clearly understands that many of us are balancing work and studies, and they have structured everything to make learning convenient.

  • JENNIFER MUTOLA IKATUKHU
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    The tools and techniques taught at Finstock Evarsity College are exactly what I needed for my job!

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