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RQF Level 4 + RQF Level 5
Paid flexible online qualification
Project Management Level 4 and Level 5
A flexible project-management route covering principles, people, finance, marketing, operations, quality, strategy, sustainability and project planning across two regulated levels.
Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
At a glance
Course details
Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible and self-paced
Assessment
Six online written assignments at each level
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 4
Published course option
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route: £3,500
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route
£3,500
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest.
One level only: Level 4 or Level 5
£2,900
Published course fee
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
Learners who want project planning, people management, finance, operations, quality and delivery across Level 4 and Level 5.
People seeking two separately identified OTHM qualifications through flexible online and assignment-based study.
Learners comparing a specialist project route with broader business or operations-management study.
Compare another route first if
You need a named professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 included within the course fee.
You want general management breadth without project execution, quality and planning as the main organising subjects.
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Alternative route
Business Management Level 4 and Level 5
Choose Business Management for wider coverage of organisations, finance, marketing, people and strategy across many operating contexts.Compare course details
Alternative route
Project Management Level 7
Choose Project Management Level 7 only if you already meet postgraduate-level entry requirements and need advanced project study.Compare course details
Qualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
Each regulated diploma contains six mandatory units and 120 credits. The combined route contains 240 credits across two separate qualifications.
Level 4 entry normally requires a relevant Level 3 diploma, two GCE A levels or an equivalent qualification.
Level 5 entry normally requires a relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent prior learning.
Learners studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English-language competence.
Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
Each level contains six mandatory 20-credit units.
OBS publishes six online assignments per level, normally around 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
The course is assessed through assignments rather than examinations.
The two qualifications are assessed and awarded separately.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for a suitable Level 6 or university progression route. Each receiving institution decides subject compatibility, admission, recognised credit and the remaining study required.
Continue to Level 6
You may apply for a relevant Level 6 route after completing suitable prior study, subject to the next provider’s decision.
University progression
A university may consider the two diplomas for advanced entry, while deciding accepted credit and the remaining programme.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
OBS publishes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance for this course.
Tutor support
OBS publishes tutor support, assignment marking and feedback through its online learning platform.
Conditions apply
Flexible course access
OBS currently allows up to five years to complete the course at a flexible pace.
Conditions apply
Questions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
How much does the combined route cost?
OBS publishes the following course fee options: Level 4 and Level 5 combined route: £3,500, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £145. One level only: Level 4 or Level 5: £2,900, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £120.
Can I study only one level?
Yes. OBS publishes £2,900 for either Level 4 or Level 5, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £120.
How is the course assessed?
OBS publishes six online written assignments at each level. There are no external examinations for these diplomas.
Does the combined route award one qualification?
The evidence identifies two separate OTHM qualifications, one at Level 4 and one at Level 5, totalling 240 credits.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Should I choose Project Management or general Business Management at Level 4 and Level 5?
Choose Project Management for planning, execution, quality and project operations. Choose Business Management for broader organisational coverage across functions and sectors.
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