Certificate in Software Project Management
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Course Overview
This Certificate programme is a 5-credit level 8 micro-credential aimed at those in the Software Sector who wish to develop knowledge and skill in Software Project Management – including Agile frameworks such as Scrum.
On completion of this micro-credential, participants should have an understanding of Software Project Management life-cycle and the benefits/limitations of different frameworks and approaches.
This module examines the various approaches to software project management. The role of people in software production is examined and techniques for estimating and measurement are also appraised. In addition, a number of pitfalls, common to early software development activities, are highlighted and ways to avoid them are addressed.
What makes this course different
Exciting New Skills through funded programme
Equip yourself with key skills necessary for decision-making and competitiveness in a data-driven world, through this funded, flexible industry focussed programme.
Career Opportunities
Web skills are applicable across all sectors; an online presence is key in most businesses
Course Delivery and Modules
This single module micro-credential will be delivered over 1-semester.
Weekly classes will be online. Online synchronous (live) classes delivered one evening per week.
Attendance / participation in live classes will be important to master the material. Live online classes will be support by additional asynchronous activity (videos/ resources and tasks) which participants complete in their own time within the same week.
Fees and Funding
This programme is funded through the South East Cross Border Alliance (SECBA) project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Fees
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
- Republic of Ireland Applicants Standard Minimum Entry Requirements
- Northern Ireland Applicants Standard Minimum Entry Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the standard academic entry requirements but have significant relevant experience (certified and/or experiential) may apply to access this programme via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How to apply
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).