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How to Organise Your Studies for Success

There is a phrase called ‘Decision Fatigue’ which may be weighing you down. I first heard about this procrastination phenomenon in a talk by Kerwin Rae. It is based on the principle that we spend so much time thinking about what to do, instead of doing what we wanted in the first place, that we waste time. How can we stop being unsure what to study and just start studying? It is never too late to organise your time! One approach is to divide your module across calendar weeks available and then split those into days.

Balancing Health and Studies

In the throes of academia, it’s all too easy for students to become consumed by deadlines, assignments, and the pursuit of success. However, while the aspiration to excel academically is commendable, there is a crucial factor that often gets overshadowed: health. Both mental and physical well-being are paramount to a student’s success, and in this article, we delve into why it’s essential and how to maintain it

4th Workshop “Advanced Materials”

Running a capacity building workshop on Distance Learning for Estuar university, jointly organised by the University of London Centre for Distance Education (CDE) and Finland’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Mission: Distance Learning to achieve the massive increase in student numbers necessary over the next few years.

Life as a Distance Learning Student

Traditionally, most people find the norm in education to involve lectures in physical classrooms. Tutor-student interaction is perceived as being only physical. With innovations, virtual learning has been introduced with varying degrees of success.

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Project Management

Qualification Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Project Management is to help develop the learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills required to deal with the complexities of leadership and strategic management in a business context, and to develop their ability to lead change in organisations.

The Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Project Management aims to give learners the opportunity to:

Apply theoretical understanding of management to complex and current business issues with a view to improving business practice
Reflect critically upon leadership skills and there by allow learners to prepare for senior roles of Project Management within their organisation.
Develop a lifelong learning attitude to education and training
Gain a critical insight into contemporary research and leading-edge practice within the field of Project Management
Develop considerable autonomy in their learning and enhance their ability to plan and implement consultancy projects in a group context
Generate originality and enterprise in approaching complex PR issues
Demonstrate self-direction, initiative and autonomy in research and scholarship towards a new contribution to knowledge in a chosen field of management.

Units

Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project
Procurement Risk and Contract Management
Project and Logistics Management
Operations and Information Management for Project Managers
Research Methods for project management
Principles of Project Management
Operations and Global Supply Chain Management
Leadership and Professional Development
Managing Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity in Projects
Innovation in Project Management
Project Management

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of project management in a business environment
Review and apply the principles of project management within industry
To understand and apply the principles of project management in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between theories and their practical application in the business world.
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth.

Entry Requirements

Approved centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access. For this qualification, applicants must be aged 19 or over and will be expected to hold the following:

Level 6 Qualification or;
First Degree

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

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