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Project management or facilities management qualification: which online providers are reputable?

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DontEatTheMushies · 10/07/2026 13:01

So, I am in a position where I am in a bum on chair job. So I do have free time at work.
I am thinking that a Project management qualification might be handy, as I do get roped into handling things like that (from quote, procurement, mobilization, to getting the staff, keeping a tab on them, then to demob, and invoicing). Not big level though, I have been involved in some capacity in that.

BUT, I admit I am a bit bamboozled on what are the genuine online training providers.
I did my degree with OU, so I know of them, but there seem to be so many offering these courses, and so many sponsored. A few I have looked at, then looked up the company its its a random building - like one here literally in student halls...

Other option is a Facilities Management course.

I cant really do anything that involves using my work as part of the training (say QHSE) as we don't have any big enough projects, or a guaranteed work plan for the next 2 quarters. That, and I want to be able to do it should I leave here ;-).

Anyone knowledgeable in this area?

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sunshinebelieve · 10/07/2026 21:49

You could do Prince2 Agile or APM. QA are a good provider, both in person and online courses but I’m sure there’s others. You could always start with an OpenLearn (operated by the OU) free course in project management.

MaggieBsBoat · 10/07/2026 21:53

I did Google PM with coursera and then moved onto CPM qualification with

https://instituteprojectmanagement.com

I would say that PRINCE2 is considered a bit old hat in my industry (tech) but the principles are the same across the board and our industry is different.

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