Over the years, project management has become an important part of today’s society. It includes applying various processes, approaches, knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve specific project objectives per the accepted criteria and parameters. Often, project management encompasses deliverables constrained to a specific budget and timescale. The course has illustrated the importance of all spectrums of project management. It has revealed that while some of the project management processes are carried out at specific stages throughout the project life cycle, most processes are usually carried out continuously throughout the project life cycle. Therefore, there are various takeaways of this diploma in the project management course. They include:

Project management is the foundational tool that aids in executing a business plan. It is also crucial in implementing business processes and facilitating the achievement of the project objectives, scope, and deliverables.

Project management proves fundamental in detailing tasks that are to be accomplished during a given project life cycle. It evaluates which project stakeholders will be involved, their roles, and how or when these tasks should be completed. 

Typically, all project processes have incremental steps or stages. These stages are all interdependent since the failed accomplishment of a given stage or process deters the project. 

There are various tools that project managers can employ to ensure the effective completion of the project. Some of the tools include Work Breakdown Structure, Communication management approaches, and Gantt Chart.

There are various reasons why projects may fail. One of the main reasons is the lack thereof planning required in all the project management stages. Therefore, project managers must carry out risk evaluation to alleviate all the determined risks and effectively plan for the possibility of unprecedented risks. 

The course will reveal to students that project management is not a solution to project problems and intricacies but a vital tool reflecting the continuous growth and renewal process during projects and in organizations. It allows project managers to minimize or otherwise mitigate the inherent risks they may face during the project life cycle while increasing their potential for success. The course has helped students understand the relevance of processes such as communication, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. To evaluate these factors and ensure the maximum understanding of the course by students, there will be a final assessment and project assignments that will help students instill the right attitude while strengthening their values and mindset to suit efficient and productive project managers. The successful completion of these assessments and project assignments will prove that they are ready to apply the course information in real-life settings.