The diploma for project management courses teaches a student the skills needed to lead others in business-related projects. According to MUST University, programs offer learning in areas such as project management, principles of project cost, information on project risks, total quality management, conflict management, information systems management, project budgeting and finances, assessing and mitigating project risk and project procurement and solicitation. Coursework and themes depend on the school that offers the diploma program.
A number of courses are offered in the project management education and vary depending on the school. Typical courses include introductory project management, project cost control, information systems, conflict resolution and total quality management. Introductory courses include approaches, evaluation, scope, scheduling, research and control of projects. Information systems courses cover areas such as execution, resources, quality and procurement of projects. Total quality management courses include important aspects of utilizing technology within project supervision and customer service and satisfaction.
Cost and length of programs vary. Students should consider courses, flexibility, financial aid and credit-transferring options before deciding on a program because of cost. Some program lengths are as little as five months and can go up to 12 months. Online programs often offer a self-paced curriculum.
Online and campus locations offer the diploma in project management. Examples of colleges or universities that offer the program on campus include UC Berkeley or Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Community colleges often have business management degrees that contain project management courses within associate's degrees or as separate diploma programs. A wide number of online universities and colleges offer project management, such as Capella University, National American University, Keller Graduate School of Management, ITT Tech or Jones International University.