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Project Management Level 5
Build practical, career-focused competence in Project Management through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice.

Course overview
Practical preparation for a career in Project Management.
Build practical, career-focused competence in Project Management through guided theory, demonstrations, projects and supervised practice. Training combines guided classroom learning with applied tasks so students build knowledge, confidence and professional habits.
What you will learn
Core areas of training
Business operations and administration
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Communication and customer service
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Digital workplace skills
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Entrepreneurship and work ethics
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
The exact unit sequence, assessment plan and examining body are confirmed by admissions against the current approved curriculum before registration.
Practical learning
Build competence by doing the work.
Practical activities are aligned to the tools, procedures and professional standards used in Project Management.
- Business documents and office simulations
- Case studies and team projects
- Digital accounting or administrative tasks
- Enterprise planning and presentations

Industrial attachment
Connect training with a working environment.
Attachment provides workplace exposure in offices, businesses, projects or service organisations. Students prepare records of work and receive guidance on professional conduct and assessment requirements.
Career direction
Career and self-employment opportunities
Progress to a diploma or Level 6 programme in business, management, finance or a related professional field.
Financial assistance
Ask about available study support.
Eligible students can receive guidance on flexible payment planning, bursary or sponsorship pathways and work-study support where available. Current financial information is confirmed privately by admissions.
Before you apply
Documents to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
How long does the course take?+
Project Management Level 5 takes 12 Months.
Is the course practical?+
Yes. The course includes demonstrations, supervised tasks, projects and practical assessment appropriate to the programme.
Will the college help with attachment?+
Topmax provides preparation, documentation and placement guidance. Actual placement depends on availability and course requirements.
How do I confirm entry requirements?+
Contact admissions with your KCSE grade or previous qualification for course-specific guidance before registration.