Gaining Your QQI Level 6 Project Management Certification
In this post, you will find all of the information you need to know about how to successfully obtain your QQI Level 6 Project Management Certification. From submitting the assessments and how long the process takes, to information on the assessments themselves, you will find all the information you need below.
How Does the QQI Certification Process Work?
Once the assignments have been submitted, they are internally marked and externally verified. Your results are then issued to QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) to be certified. However, once your results have been verified, we can give you a copy of your provisional results .
You should have your provisional results within two months, and your certificate within 3/4 months.
If you need proof of completion of this course before receiving your results, for a job interview for example, we can provide this to you in the form of a letter detailing that you attended our course, submitted the assessments, and also confirming your provisional results.
What Can I Use The Certification For?
Pursuing a project management certification can give you the skills, knowledge and expertise to excel in virtually any field, as well as boost your resume with a stamp of approval from a reputable industry organisation. But once you’ve earned those sought-after credentials, you might ask yourself, “What can I do with my project management certification?”
By gaining the QQI Project Management certification, your employer will be assured that you are highly qualified not just in project management, but also in business development and leadership.
Project management certifications validate your skills in the following areas:
- Planning
- Leading a team
- Execution
- Time management
- Budgeting
- Organization and documentation
- Further, these degrees signal that you:Are highly organized
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have an acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to see the big picture
- Are resourceful
- Have experience in risk management
- Possess the ability to think critically
- Embody a can-do attitude and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
So, if you are asking yourself, “What can I do with a project management certification?” the answer is: virtually anything!
Do I Need To Undertake An Exam During The Course?
While there is no exam which you must complete in order to gain the QQI Level 6 Award in Project Management, there are a couple of assessments which you must complete; a 3,000 word essay and a 5,000 word Portfolio of Work.
However, there is no need to be worried about the assessments as our trainer will ensure you are fully prepared to complete the assessments when you leave the course and they are also on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout the submission process.
What Are The Assessments?
Once you have attended the four day QQI Project Management course, you must submit two assessments to be graded by DCM and then externally verified by QQI; a 5000 word Portfolio of Work and a 3000 word essay.
Assessment 1: Portfolio of Work
The first assessment you must complete is a Portfolio of Work. This essay-style assessment consists of a collection of project components required to effectively manage a project of your choice through the stages of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling and Closure. This will demonstrate your understanding and application of the globally accepted PMI ® Project Management framework for your selected project.
The Portfolio of Work counts for 70% of your final grade and must be at least 5,000 words. However if you find this daunting, be rest-assured that the course is designed to incorporate much of the portfolio content and you will find yourself fully prepared to complete the project, which is due for submission 6 weeks after the course ends.
Assessment 2: Assignment
The second assessment consists of a 3,000 word essay which asks you to demonstrate that you understand the principles and theories of using best practice project management frameworks to effectively manage a project. It is worth 30% of your final mark.
The essay question may cause you to panic, as you may feel out of practice or not have any experience in answering essay questions. However, the essay is very straightforward and if you conduct a bit of your own research, it shouldn’t prove too difficult.
You will be guided by the DCM Learning trainer every step of the way and will ensure everyone is fully aware of what is required to complete the assessments when you leave the training.
Aside from this DCM Learning trainers are always on hand to provide additional support and guidance if needed.
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Over the past 2 years, almost 2,000 learners (1,781 to be exact) have come to DCM to learn more about project management and get certified. Read (and watch) their reviews to see how our courses have helped them achieve their career goals.
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