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Diploma in Project Management
October 6, 2026 - December 8, 2026
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Diploma in Project Management (TUD accredited Level 7 Diploma)
IMPORTANT
- The delivery of this programme is subject to demand.
- Full payment of €1250pp will be required prior to secure your space on this programme.
- This programme will start on 28th January 2026 and will be delivered online.
- Applicants must be employed / self employed in the private sector, or commercial semi-state enterprises to attend this training.
- The following are not eligible to attend this training with Waterford Chamber Skillnet:
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- Public sector organisations
- Charity or Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Companies based outside the Republic of Ireland
- Unemployed individuals
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About this programme
This highly practical Diploma offers participants the opportunity to gain a project management qualification from Ireland’s first Technological University.
The Diploma is aligned to internationally recognised best practices in the discipline of project, programme and portfolio management. Participants will develop the essential knowledge, skills and competencies required for successful project outcomes.
The Diploma is structured around real-world project management challenges and internationally recognised best practices, including the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), PRINCE2® and Agile Project Management.
The skills and techniques taught on this program are relevant to all sectors of business and government including professional services, construction, engineering, technology and life sciences.
Students also learn how to utilise Microsoft Planner & Project in the planning, execution and monitoring and controlling of projects while covering topics such as:
• Current trends & recognised Best Practices
• The Role of the Project Manager
• The art & science of PM
• PMBOK®
• PRINCE2®
• Agile
• Hybrid approaches
• Remote Teams
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Gantt Charts
• Critical Path Analysis
• Tracking Planned versus Actual
• Resources & Costs
• Dashboards & Reports
• Custom Fields
• Strategic Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity & Capability
• Risk & Contingency
• Earned Value Management
• Project Complexity
• Project Management Maturity
• Determining Project Value
• Project Failure
Trainer: Productive Solutions – John McGrath
John is a trusted project management advisor to some of the largest organisations in the world. His track record over the last 20 years includes over 250 global companies, government agencies, state enterprises, Engineers Ireland, the United Nations, the London and Rio Paralympics and the World Bank.
John’s passion is in building project management competency within organisations. John is the Course Director for the MSc in Project Management at TUDublin. Previously John lectured in Project Management at NUIM, TCD, UCD, Smurfit Business School and Brunel University. John has also served as the Events Director for the Irish Chapter of PMI, Irish Ambassador and Global Life Science Lead for the Agile Business Consortium.
John is the founder and Editor of the PMORoadshow, Ireland’s only Project Management Magazine. He has published papers in academic and industry journals and has presented at over 100 international project management conferences.
Dates Times
All Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
- Week 1 – Oct 6th 2026
- Week2 – Oct 13th 2026
- Week 3 – Oct 20th 2026
- Week 4– Oct 27 2026
- Week 5 – Nov 3rd 2026
- Week 6 – Nov 10th 2026
- Week 7 – Nov 17th 2026
- Week8 – Nov 24th 2026
- Week 9 – Dec 1st 2026
- Week 10 – Dec 8th 2026
Times
- Evenings – 6.30pm-9.30pm ONLINE
Cost
€1250pp; (This programme is costed at €2100pp however, with Waterford Chamber Skillnet funding applied the cost per person will be €1250pp).
Who is eligible to apply for this training programme?
Private sector or commercial semi-state enterprises only.
Unfortunately the following organisations are not eligible:
- Public sector organisations,
- Charity or Not-for-Profit Organisations, and
- Companies based outside the Republic of Ireland
Accreditation
Level 7 CPD Diploma in Project Management from TUDublin – 15 ECTS Credits at Level 7
For further information contact kelly.cummins@waterfordchamber.ie
Who is eligible to apply for this training programme?
Private sector or commercial semi-state enterprises only.
Unfortunately the following organisations are not eligible:
- Public sector organisations,
- Charity or Not-for-Profit Organisations, and
- Companies based outside the Republic of Ireland