Project Management - Sligo

Course Overview

The Certificate in Project Management is a one-year part-time programme designed for graduates or professionals who are interested in becoming involved in developing their skills and competencies in project management.



The Certificate course offers graduates a broad skills base for the profession in Project Management by both academic learning and practical experience. The course has been customised to meet the exact needs of clients in various sectors, through the delivery of core principles of Project Management. The evolving international economic climate means that the role of the Project Manager is in high demand as both public and private clients are pursuing the agenda of obtaining value for money and successful project delivery by seeking Project Managers with a formal qualification in Project Management.



The emphasis is on developing their expertise as a Project Management professional, providing the participant with the tools, methods, knowledge and skills necessary for successful project delivery, where adaptability, flexibility, creativity and innovation being a critical parts of a successful Project Manager.



Programme Structure

The Certificate in Project Management is a programme offered via online distance learning over a period of one year on a part-time basis. The programme consists of three subject modules. The participant can complete the course of 15 credits at their own pace over a number of years subject to module availability. Online lectures, programme materials, innovative learning, web-links and assessments will be uploaded to a Moodle course management system.



Who Should Apply?

This programme designed for graduates or professionals who are interested in developing their skills and competencies in project management.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Project Planning 05 Mandatory

2 Project Management Simulation 05 Mandatory

2 Project Implementation 05 Mandatory

Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.



Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

1 year part-time, online.



Recommended Study Hours per week

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to your studies.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required.



Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date: September 2026

Careers

During the last two decades the demand and requirement for competent qualified Project Managers, both in Ireland and Internationally, has continued to grow in all sectors. There is an increasing drive by a range of industries and local authorities to develop, use qualified and competent Project Managers in delivering projects efficiently. Graduates from this course, the Certificate in Project Management are highly sought after both in private and public sectors and have a promising and rewarding career ahead of them.



Progression

Progression to our online Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and MSc in Project Management at ATU Sligo.