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Organisations improve when they can turn operational questions into evidence and evidence into action. This might involve investigating why customers are dissatisfied, checking whether a new process reduces cost, or assessing a service improvement before committing major resources. To do this well, learners need two connected skillsets: project delivery (how to plan, coordinate, manage risks and communicate progress) and basic evidence gathering (how to collect and interpret information responsibly).

This course provides a structured pathway to deliver a small-scale business improvement project from start to finish. Learners define a clear problem or opportunity, create a delivery plan with roles and controls, gather practical evidence (mainly from organisational documents and light-touch primary input where feasible), analyse results using foundation-level techniques, and present recommendations in professional formats.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to produce a complete Project Delivery & Improvement Pack that demonstrates planning discipline, credible evidence and a justified set of recommendations for a defined business context.

By the end of this course a student will be able to:

  • LO1: Explain how project delivery principles and responsible evidence use support workplace decision-making and improvement.
  • LO2: Plan a small-scale business improvement project by defining scope, deliverables, roles, timeline, risks and communication controls.
  • LO3: Gather and analyse practical evidence to produce findings that answer the project question(s) and support feasible recommendations.
  • LO4: Present project outputs professionally and evaluate delivery performance, including lessons learned and improvement actions.

There are no formal prerequisites or qualifications required to enroll. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • As the course is conducted entirely in English, we recommend that learners have a good grasp of the English language, both written and spoken, to gain maximum benefit.
  • Since this is an online course, you’ll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access. Familiarity with basic computer skills would be advantageous.
  • While you can learn at your own pace, dedicating consistent time to the course will help you understand and retain the material better.

              Registration process:

              • Based on course settings, students might be requested to fill in an application (online) and provide us with correct information about themselves before being able to proceed with the course.
              • We will contact you by email if we need more details after submitting your application.
              • After approval, you can proceed with payment and start the course.

              Materials are organized under different lessons. The lessons consist of self-study contents including reading-texts, practical activity, assignment and quizzes in which students can engage and learn.

              The course has supervisors and instructors; they are available online to support students by answering their questions or explain different topics to them. This will be managed under discussion section, forums, direct contact or by online meetings.

              When student successfully completes all lessons, quizzes and pass assignment, he/she will be offered a certificate.

              The Course is available as an individual course or under Pearson Qualifications (HNC/HND) in Business. The price will be updated based on the selected option. The individual course fee is higher because Awarding Body applies higher fees for individual enrollment. At the same time, a discount will be automatically added when you order HNC/HND in Business or if you’re already enrolled under these qualifications.

              Courses awarded by Next Gates have no discount, and the fee is already reduced.

              * Note that prices don’t include VAT. Additional fee might be applied at checkout.

              Course Curriculum

              Section One
              Introduction to Project Management 01:30:00
              Understanding the Project Lifecycle 01:30:00
              Initiation Phase 01:30:00
              MBP Progress Quiz 1/10 00:25:00
              Planning Phase 1 01:30:00
              Planning Phase 2 01:30:00
              Research Methods for Project Management 01:30:00
              MBP Progress Quiz 2/10 00:25:00
              Section Two
              Conducting Primary Research 01:30:00
              Conducting Secondary Research 01:30:00
              Implementing the Project Management Plan (PMP) 01:30:00
              MBP Progress Quiz 3/10 00:25:00
              Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress 01:30:00
              Communication and Stakeholder Management 01:30:00
              Quality management in projects 01:30:00
              MBP Progress Quiz 4/10 00:25:00
              Section Three
              Project Risk Management 01:30:00
              Project Procurement Management 01:30:00
              Project Resource Management 01:30:00
              MBP Progress Quiz 5/10 00:25:00

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              • 12 months
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              • English
              • Self Study
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