Getting Started
OTHM has curated a range of Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management qualifications designed to equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills. These qualifications empower learners to effectively apply their knowledge in real workplace settings, bolster their career opportunities, and facilitate their advancement into higher levels of education.
Key features of OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma qualifications include:
1. A stimulating and challenging curriculum that engages and informs learners.
2. Provision of essential subject knowledge enabling successful progression into further study or employment.
3. A simplified structure with foundational learning in Level 4 units, which is then built upon in Level 5 units.
4. Updated content closely aligned with the needs of employers and higher education.
5. Assessments that evaluate cognitive skills alongside affective and applied skills.
6. OTHM-set unit assignments and a diverse assessment approach that facilitates progression to Level 6 qualifications.
Key Benefits
Gain the ability to practice the fundamental principles of project management effectively.
Comprehend how external and internal factors can influence decision-making concerning organisational development in Human Resource Management (HRM).
Acquire the ability to utilise financial planning tools to analyse financial data and assess business risks.
Demonstrate the capacity to implement ethical practices in project management.
Comprehend how organisations utilise various elements to attain their overarching business objectives.
Demonstrate the ability to utilise time management and prioritisation techniques effectively.
Key Highlights
Are you worried about the recent changes in the Project Management sector? Then, OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is the ideal starting point for your career journey.
The course will ensure access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and maximise future opportunities.
Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.
With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.
Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our OTHM-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.
Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.
If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.
Career Pathways
After completing a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management, individuals can explore various career opportunities in the legal field and related professions. Here are some potential career paths:
Portfolio Manager, with an average salary of £46,439 per year
Business analyst with an average salary of £54,398 per year
Risk Manager, with an average salary of £79,202 per year
Healthcare Project Manager with an average salary of £51,749 per year
About Awarding Body
OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.
OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
What is included?
Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal.
Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team.
Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements.
Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform.
Supervision for all modules.
Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience.
Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only)
Assessment
Assignment-based assessment (Formative and Summative)
No exam
Entry Requirements
These qualifications are intended for learners typically 18 years and older. Learners' entry profiles are expected to encompass at least one of the following criteria:
A relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or its equivalent credential.
Completion of GCE Advanced level courses in 2 subjects or an equivalent qualification.
Mature learners aged over 21 with pertinent management experience (prior experience verification required from the delivery centre before registration)
International students whose first language is not English must score 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management provides learners the opportunity to:
Progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study or
Learners may be eligible to gain direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.
Why gain a OTHM Qualification?
Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well.
Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World.
Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification.
Three different types of qualification are:
The award is achieved with 1 - 12 credits
The certificate is completed with 13 - 36 credits
The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.
UNIT1- PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Reference No : M/650/4856
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit is crafted to aid learners in comprehending and implementing the principles of project management, allowing them to make a beneficial contribution to project endeavours within an organisational context.
UNIT2- PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Reference No : R/650/4866
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit will provide learners with an introduction to various concepts related to people management and the processes and practices of human resources. It aims to develop an understanding of how individuals interact within organisations.
UNIT3- INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FINANCE
Reference No : T/650/4867
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit aims to enhance learners' financial understanding and knowledge within business organisations. It equips learners with the skills to make effective financial decisions.
UNIT4- FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS
Reference No : A/650/4869
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit will introduce management concepts encompassing business functions, organisational structure, work design, and business ethics within project management.
UNIT5- BUSINESS MARKETING
Reference No : Y/650/4868
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit introduces learners to economic theories related to markets and competition, as well as aspects of the broader business environment, including government policies and the macroeconomy.
UNIT6- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Reference No : H/650/4870
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit will empower learners to heighten their personal and professional development awareness. By drawing on relevant theories and engaging in reflection and interaction with peers, learners will grasp the significance of personal development and acquire skills to improve their future employability.
UNIT7- Operations Management in Projects
Reference No : J/650/4871
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit aims to foster learners' knowledge and comprehension of operations management across diverse organisational contexts. It scrutinises various facets of operations management about formulating, strategising, overseeing, and enhancing business operations
UNIT8- PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Reference No : K/650/4872
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit will explore the notion of quality, the procedures for managing quality, and their implications within projects and project management.
UNIT9- BUSINESS STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Reference No : L/650/4873
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit aims to empower learners with insights into the intersection of business and society, equipping them with the skills needed to exercise responsible leadership for organisational sustainability. Learners will develop competencies in stakeholder engagement, macro-environment analysis, and offering evidence-based solutions for addressing business challenges.
UNIT10- RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Reference No : M/650/4874
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit enables learners to acquire the knowledge and competencies needed to critically assess the intricate role of business practices within global systems and to comprehend the challenges linked to responsible business transformation.
UNIT11- PROJECT PLANNING, EXECUTION AND EVALUATION
Reference No : R/650/4875
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
In this hands-on unit, learners will implement project management strategies within a real-world business project. They will engage in self-directed and proactive study, initiate and formulate a client brief, and create efficient solutions. Learners will also have the chance to oversee a client project from its inception to conclusion, adhering to industry-standard methodologies.
UNIT12- DIGITAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
Reference No : T/650/4876
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
In this unit, learners will grasp the influence of digital technologies on business operations. They will explore how these technologies align with business goals, foster customer engagement, enhance sales, and elevate customer service standards. This unit equips learners with practical insights into effectively utilising relevant technologies and applying modern digital approaches in business.
Delivery Methods
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
Resources and Support
School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.
Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.