Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Endorsed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon completion, students receive the Foundation Chartered Manager status.
About this course
Why This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is an APM-recognised, CMI-endorsed Level 7 qualification built for professionals who lead, manage, or coordinate projects across any industry or sector.
Delivered entirely online and fully self-paced, this programme lets you develop advanced project leadership capability without stepping away from live project commitments. You will study six rigorous modules covering the full scope of modern project management: from principles, strategic portfolio alignment, and stakeholder engagement, to cost and time management, risk and quality control, and governance, ethics, and sustainability.
Every module connects directly to real-world project environments, building the analytical and leadership skills that drive successful delivery at scale.
On completion, you hold a globally recognised 120-credit postgraduate qualification, Foundation Chartered Manager status through CMI, and eligibility to apply for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status through APM, with direct entry to the MSc in International Project Management at Coventry University.
Programme Modules
What You'll Study
Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.
Inside the programme
Your Learning Journey
Key learning outcomes
This qualification builds the kind of project leadership capability that organisations compete for across every sector and every continent.
You will graduate with a CMI-endorsed, APM-recognised Level 7 diploma worth 120 postgraduate credits. You will also be eligible to apply for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status through the Association for Project Management, the UK's chartered body for the project profession and one of the most respected designations a project leader can hold globally.
You will have mastered the full project management lifecycle, from strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement to risk mitigation, cost control, and ethical governance.
The qualification also provides direct entry to the dissertation and internship stage of the MSc in International Project Management at Coventry University, making your path to a full master's degree faster and more affordable.
Check Your Eligibility
Entry Requirements
This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.
If you have formal qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, plus a minimum age of 22.
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is a standard regulatory requirement for postgraduate study. If you have studied or worked in English, our admissions team will be able to assess and map your prior experience against the required standard.
Or
If you do not have formal qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of relevant project management or managerial experience.
- The same English language and age requirements as above.
Accreditations and Memberships
Our Recognitions
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
London Institute of Business & Technology is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Association for Project Management
This course is recognised by APM to apply for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status upon completion.
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
London Institute of Business & Technology is a full member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
Continue your journey
Where this takes you next.
On successful completion you may progress directly into:
Fees & Payment
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Tier 1
£2,880
Application feeFree
Pay in full (5% off)£2,736
6 Instalments£480 × 6
Awarding Body
Why choose the London Institute of Business and Technology
The London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT) is a British institution committed to making world-class professional education accessible to working adults everywhere. We deliver career-focused, industry-aligned qualifications to learners in more than 70 countries, combining rigorous academic standards with the flexibility that busy professionals need to advance their careers without pausing them.
Quality and standards
LIBT is a full member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK's independent body responsible for safeguarding standards and improving the quality of higher education. Through this membership, LIBT benchmarks and references its provision against the UK Quality Code and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), the national reference points for academic standards in UK higher education. LIBT's own diplomas are referenced to the corresponding FHEQ level and are designed as preparation for progression to partner-university degrees.
Professional accreditations and endorsements
LIBT works with some of the UK's most respected professional bodies:
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredits a range of LIBT programmes, recognising them as meeting CMI's standards for management and leadership education. Graduates of a CMI-accredited LIBT programme may be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status, one of the most respected professional designations in management. This Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management is recognised by CMI, giving students access to CMI membership and resources during their studies.
The Association for Project Management (APM) has recognised LIBT's Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management under its Pathway 2 Recognised Assessment for the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) designation.
University partnerships
Our qualifications are designed as direct pathways to university degrees. On completing an LIBT diploma, graduates may gain advanced entry to the final taught stage or dissertation of a master's, bachelor's, or doctoral degree at one of our partner universities, without repeating what they have already studied.
LIBT's current university partners include:
University of London — Global MBA and specialist MBA pathways in Accountancy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Health, Law, and Leadership
Coventry University — Global Business MBA, MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology, MSc in International Project Management, MA in Education, and BA (Hons) in Business Management and Leadership
University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) — LLB (Hons) Law, MSc in Finance and Management, and BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security and Networking
University of Portsmouth — MSc in Security and Risk (work-based, for military personnel)
University of Essex — BA (Hons) in Business and Management
University of Wolverhampton — International MBA
Acacia University (USA) — Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), advanced entry. Acacia University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognised by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
These articulation agreements are based on each university's independent review of LIBT's learning programmes and outcomes, confirming that LIBT graduates arrive academically prepared for degree-level progression.
Our commitment
LIBT believes that a demanding professional life should never be a barrier to academic achievement. Every programme we offer is built to a high standard of academic rigour, delivered with the flexibility working professionals require, and recognised by the universities and professional bodies that matter most to employers worldwide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study this diploma while managing live projects full time?
Yes, and it is structured precisely for that. The programme is 100% online and fully self-paced, so you study when your project schedule allows. There are no examinations. You are assessed through written assignments that you can base directly on your current projects, making your academic work immediately useful and relevant to the organisation or client you are delivering for.
Do I need a degree to apply?
Not necessarily. If you do not hold a bachelor's degree, you may still qualify through our professional entry pathway, provided you have at least five years of relevant project management or managerial experience. Our admissions team will review your professional background and confirm your eligibility before you apply.
What is APM recognition and what does ChPP mean for my career?
APM stands for the Association for Project Management, the UK's chartered professional body for project management. This diploma is an APM Recognised Assessment under Pathway 2, meaning it qualifies you to apply for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status upon completion. ChPP is one of the most respected credentials in the global project management profession, demonstrating the highest standard of competence, knowledge, and ethical practice to employers worldwide.
How does the master's degree pathway work?
Completing this 120-credit Level 7 diploma gives you direct entry to the dissertation and internship stage of the MSc in International Project Management at Coventry University. Rather than completing a full taught master's programme, you move straight to the final research and internship stage, earning your MSc at significantly reduced cost and in considerably less time.
Can I complete this diploma faster than 12 months?
Yes. The programme is fully self-paced, so you can progress as quickly as your schedule permits. Learners with prior postgraduate qualifications or substantial relevant professional experience may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which can reduce the number of modules required and shorten your overall completion time.
What support is available once I enrol?
You will have 24-hour access to on-demand tutoring at no additional cost. Tutors are reachable via email, phone, or video call. Your learning platform provides continuous access to recorded lectures, course materials, and optional supplementary resources. If professional or personal circumstances require you to pause your studies, our student support team can arrange a formal deferral with no loss of completed credits.