Strategic project management is a growing trend in the business world. While traditional project management takes a project from its starting point to its end, strategic project management looks at the big picture.
The median salary for Programme Managers in Ireland is €98,680 and €105,900 for Portfolio Managers.[1] The stakes are higher than ever for project management professionals. Knowing how to set up a project plan or a tool-focused approach is no longer enough. However, the ability to respond quickly to change and act with strategic purpose requires a new set of competencies.
This part-time diploma offers a university-backed curriculum taught by 10 industry experts and three credentials to help you develop the ability to successfully manage multiple projects, translate strategy into action, and achieve a competitive market advantage. Take your career one step further and be identified as a practitioner with proven competency in strategic project management processes and practices.
The course content reflects current global research, emerging trends, and leading practices. You will come away from this course with concrete techniques to immediately improve programme and portfolio management performance.
Browse our range of Institute Project Management courses which are designed and validated by the digital industry. We have courses to suit all needs and experience levels. All are delivered in bite-sized, innovative and interactive learning formats. Free Membership included.
Established in 1989 as the first Irish professional body dedicated to the promotion of project management as a discipline.
Trained over 40,000 Professionals and Certified over 6,000 Project Managers.
Unlike other organisations, which offer different training programs across many functional areas, the Institute is a specialist organisation dealing solely with the disciplines of project, program, and portfolio management.
Our graduates are instructed by a world-class faculty of international subject-matter experts ranging from Project Directors to former Heads of PM Certification Authorities. Focusing solely on project management guarantees exceptional instruction and learning opportunities.
IPM is uniquely partnered with the world’s leading project management certification bodies: IPMA (Member Association & Certification Body), PMI (Authorised Training Partner), and PRINCE2® (Accredited Training Organisation). We are the national body for IPMA in Ireland.
We have also partnered with Ireland’s second largest University, Technological University (TU) Dublin, meaning we can offer Bachelor & Master’s levels programmes. This affiliation links us to the European University of Technology (EUt+).
equivalent qualification
A level 8 degree, or equivalent qualification from a recognised body.
work experience
If you don’t have a third level qualification but have relevant professional work experience, you may be invited to interview (personal or telephone as appropriate) with the Course Director to assess your suitability
CV Requirement
Applications will be reviewed by the Institute’s Admissions Assessment Board. A CV will be required to check the eligibility.
Project Management Consultant
March 24
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My experience of completing the programme is that the course is to the forefront in leading project management concepts and best practices for delivering projects effectively in the today’s business world.
Marketing Manager
March 24
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The caliber of lecturers is very high and the course content, material and delivery are excellent. I’ve taken the PMP preparation course and passed on the 1st attempt. The Diploma in Strategic Project & Programme Management was equally excellent with relevant use cases, course work, and high quality lectures over a diverse range of topics.
Technical Sales Account Manager
March 24
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The caliber of lecturers is very high and the course content, material and delivery are excellent. I’ve taken the PMP preparation course and passed on the 1st attempt. The Diploma in Strategic Project & Programme Management was equally excellent with relevant use cases, course work, and high quality lectures over a diverse range of topics.
Project Management Consultant
March 24
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My experience of completing the programme is that the course is to the forefront in leading project management concepts and best practices for delivering projects effectively in the today’s business world.
Executive Assistant of EU
March 24
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I’d highly recommend the Institute of Project Management. I’ve been working in Tech for 8 years now and the Agile Project Management class turned into a huge unlock for me, it was the way our dev teams have been doing business and the environment we work in the entire time. I look forward to getting my next PM credential from you.
Project Management Consultant
March 24
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My experience of completing the programme is that the course is to the forefront in leading project management concepts and best practices for delivering projects effectively in the today’s business world.
The course fee includes the examination and certification fees, access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings, and unlimited support from our Student Support team.
Yes, there are two payment options available:
This course is better suited to candidates with a fundamental knowledge of traditional project management frameworks and some practical experience. The course is tailored for project managers, or any professional who directly contributes to projects.
Yes, the content of this professional diploma is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT, and many others – who completed the course successfully.
The course is assessed through four written assignments and a 3-hour online examination at the end of the course.
Classes run one evening per week, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Plan to spend approximately 4 to 6 hours each week on the core material and reflecting on what you have learned. However, as you can appreciate, this varies based on each individual’s capability.
Yes, the course credentials are recognised in over 70 countries.
A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.
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