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Project Management (AQF 5)

Managing Successful Projects and Leading Teams

Course Overview

The course is aimed at project managers and experienced team members seeking to improve leadership and project management capability.  It covers the nine functions of project management:

• Integration Management
• Scope Management
• Time Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Human Resources Management
• Communication Management
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management

Course covers project management principles, techniques and tools using a step-by-step methodology for managing projects.  Course material includes definitions, checklists, examples and templates.

Typically participants apply project management tools and techniques to current or planned projects.

The course is based upon:

• The Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Level 5, National Competency Standards for Project Management (NCSPM) ie AQF 5
• National Public Services Training Package (PSP99)

Course Outcomes

On finishing this course participants should be able to manage the definition, planning, implementation, control and successful completion of projects.

Course objectives

Produce a project strategy which satisfies key stakeholder requirements
Develop a realistic project plan
Implement a project in accordance with agreed performance requirements
Complete a project in accordance with agreed stakeholder success criteria

Course Units

1. Project Management Fundamentals
2. Initiation phase (starting a project)
3. Development Phase (planning the project)
   
4. Implementation Phase (achieving the plan)
5. Finalisation Phase (completing the project)
6. Project Management Techniques (option)

   Course Outline

Course Details

Participants receive:

• A course workbook
• Coffee/tea on arrival & during breaks
• Lunch:  sandwiches, fruit & cheese platter

Cancellation:

Refunds are payable, subject to a 10% service fee, if notified in writing at least 15 days prior to course commencement.  Prospective participants may send a substitute candidate in their place, by prior arrangement