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Project Management Course

  • 07-05-2024 04:56PM
    #1
    thecelt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭


    Is there training / Certification that would benefit an Executive Officer in the civil service.

    I was thinking of a Project Management course that could be done remotely that would lead to a decent certification?

    Any other recommendations greatly appreciated.

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  • #2
    SeanElec1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭SeanElec1


    The most widely accepted PM qualification in ireland is PMP, project management professional, which is only a 4 day course but with 5+ years of relevant work experience and an exam. It's popular mainly because it's US based therefore accepted by US comapnaies and good for managing software / engineering projects.

    Otherwise if you have more time and money both UL and UCD run well recognised Masters.



  • #3
    memomtoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 281 ✭✭memomtoo


    Anyone has pursued Masters from Smurfit for Project management? looking for some advise please



  • #4
    university Guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭university Guru


    Yes, a Project Management course is a great choice for an Executive Officer in the civil service especially one that offers recognized certification and can be completed online. We highly recommend exploring online project management programs offered by our educational institute. These are designed for working professionals and cover essential frameworks like PMI, Agile, Scrum depending on your career goals. The course is completely remote, flexible, and leads to certification that’s valuable in both public and private sectors. It’s ideal for strengthening leadership, planning, and execution skills — all crucial in civil service roles. If you’d like, I can share more details or help you choose the right specialization.



  • #5
    IIBMSMUMBAI
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭IIBMSMUMBAI


    Yes, a Project Management course is an excellent choice for a Civil Service Executive Officer—especially one that offers certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or CAPM. These are well-recognized and can be done online through platforms like Coursera, edX, or PMI. They strengthen planning, execution, and leadership skills—crucial for managing government projects. Additionally, consider certifications in Public Policy, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation, which are highly relevant in the evolving civil sector.



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