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CMI Level 3 Award in Project Management

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Online

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

Leadership and Management

Course Start Date

Friday 4th September 2026

Course Duration

Part-time, 7 Weeks

Course Time

00:00:00 - 00:00:00

Course Fee

£ 225.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

XAP-XD3A-1200

Course Overview

Kick start your project management journey with the CMI Level 3 Award in Project Management – the perfect introduction for managers and team leaders who want to build confidence, sharpen their skills, and deliver projects that truly make a difference.

Designed for those responsible for projects or stepping into project focused roles, this qualification gives you a solid foundation in understanding how projects work, the roles involved, and the core processes that drive successful delivery. You will learn essential tools and techniques that strengthen your ability to plan, manage, and coordinate projects with clarity and control.

Whether you’re new to project management or looking to elevate your existing skills, you will build valuable knowledge in project context, stakeholder management, project planning, and fundamental project controls – all through a focused, single unit programme that fits around your schedule.

Delivery Model: Our virtual delivery model gives busy leaders the flexibility to learn on their terms while expanding their strategic insight and strengthening their executive capability. With tutor led workshops and personalised 1 to 1 support, you’ll receive the guidance you need to elevate your strategic management and leadership skills with confidence.

Course Requirements

19 +
GCSE A-c or Grade 4 or above

What you will Learn

Module 1. Introduction to Project Management

You will learn how to navigate the project environment, understand its purpose and context, and recognise what makes projects succeed. From there, you will dive into the essentials of stakeholder management – discovering how to identify the right people, understand their needs, and clarify the roles and responsibilities that keep a project moving smoothly.
Finally, you will get hands on with the fundamentals of project planning and control, giving you the confidence to organise tasks, monitor progress, and keep everything on track.

By the end, you will have the foundations to contribute effectively to any project – and the skills to start leading them with confidence.

Assessment

Assignment based qualification.

Progression

On completion of the Level 3 Awd in Project Management you may consider exploring our further courses in
Level 3 Diploma in First Line Managers
Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring
Level 5 Project Management

Career Options

Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, Project Analyst, and Business Analyst

Mandatory Units

Introduction to Project Management (6 Credits)

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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