CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Leadership and Management
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.