PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Project Management is a 2-year program consisting of 24 modules. Incorporated therein are the core concepts of the business environment, fundamental activities related to personnel and clients and the application of technical and administrative aspects of the project.
Thus, the Associate in Project Management provides an introduction in project management and is appropriate for anyone requiring a solid foundation in acquiring related knowledge and experiences by supporting project using project management tools, techniques and methodologies. It is an entry level position to develop the skills needed in professional project management thereby providing project leaders assistance in evaluating project control plans, performance indicator levels, refining project requirement and administrative closure.
The modules in this program will be delivered through (a) interactive discussions in the classroom utilizing visual aids and other teaching materials to gain the knowledge and (b) laboratory classes to acquire the required skills and competencies. Take home reading assignments may also be given from time to time.
Specifically, some of the teaching methodologies to be utilized are:
• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Problem solving
• Simulation (hands-on machine problems and exercises)
• Individualize learning
• On-the-job training
The trainees/students are expected to:
• Describe fundamental concepts of project management.
• Apply scope management techniques.
• Apply time management techniques.
• Apply cost management techniques.
• Apply quality management techniques.
• Apply human resource management approaches.
• Apply communications management techniques.
• Apply contract and procurement techniques.
Upon completion of this course, the trainees/students with the necessary competencies should be able to perform the duties, responsibilities and acquired attitude relevant to the job title of a Project Management Assistant.
The trainees/students also should be able to pass the Occupational Qualification and Certification System (National Certificate - Level III) of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – a government accrediting institution.
| Duration | The Project Management consists of 14 basic modules, 1 common module and 8 core modules, involving a total nominal duration of 1680 hours. |
| Recognition | This program is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It is fully recognized within the Philippines and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sector. |
| Intakes | Two intakes per year • First Semester: June - October • Second Semester: November – March |
| Modules | Fourteen (14) Basic Modules • Introduction to Project Management |
