AGS Consulting & Training, BSB61218 - Advanced Diploma of Program Management, replaces BSB61215 public course is aimed at experienced project managers, project directors, program managers and sponsors  seeking to increase ability in program management.

The course is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management and
delivered via Agreement with Pro Leaders Academy (RTO 45024),
Registered Training Organisation.

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Course fee: $2,500 (Bank Transfer) or +2.6% for credit card via PayPal.
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For 2+ delegates, $50 discount applies to each. 

The course is based upon: Managing Successful Programmes (UKCO) The Standard for Program Management (PMI) PfM - Portfolio Management Guide (UKCO) Portfolio Management Standard (PMI) BSB61215/BSB61215 Standards  RegPM CPSPM, CPPD & CPPE Standards (AIPM) IPMA Competence Baseline (ICB) Version 3.0 P3M3 & P3O (UKCO*) * UKCO - UK Cabinet Office

The course covers program management principles, techniques and tools, using a life-cycle and unit approach to deliver successful programs. Courseware includes definitions, checklists, examples, templates, videos and webinars. Participants apply program management tools and techniques to current or planned programs. 

Qualification Description 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager. 'Multiple projects', or 'a program of projects', refers to a number of related projects managed by the same person as a program to achieve organisational objective/s.

It applies to individuals who are program managers, managing or directing a suite of projects (a program) to achieve organisational objectives.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.

(Innovation and Business Skills Australia, © Commonwealth of Australia, 2015)  

Entry and target

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:

Have completed a Diploma of Project Management qualification.
or
Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.

Roles

This course is targeted at those who are employed as:
program manager (generic)
program manager (industry specific)
program director
program executive
project director
senior project manager
PMO manager
operations manager
program benefits manager/leader

Assessment and Award Options

The course includes progressive assessment / assessment upon completion of evidence – upon satisfying criteria candidates are awarded BSB61215 Advanced Diploma of Program Management.

Eligible candidates may also complete AIPM RegPM Certification at Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) level.

The Assessment Process

Undertaking workshop activities to take a program from start to finish. AGS provides templates, examples, checklists. Workplace templates/ deliverables may also be used for evidence. Delegates may work on case studies or real workplace programs. 

Completion of an Assessment Record Book (ARB), primarily answering knowledge and understanding questions (no exam!). 

Course Outcomes

Establish a program to ensure future successful implementation.
Development of a business case to support program set-up.
Apply benefits management through the program lifecycle.
Integrate program governance into organisational governance 
Optimise risk management across program and project lifecycles
Apply principles of procurement and contract management as it pertains to the program context.
Manage program resources inclusive of managing a flexible workforce.
Ensure a program is monitored, controlled and reported on in an appropriate manner.
Understand the importance and level of stakeholder engagement across the lifecycle of a program.
Provide suitable leadership to a program and the projects, and sub-programs within the program.
Lead and manage organisational change to ensure program outcomes are embedded in the business.
Facilitate the development of collaborative alliances
Ensure program delivery achieves the desired outcomes.

Course Structure

Part A:

1. Project and Program Management
2. External & Internal environment
3. From strategy to projects
4. Organising for program and project management
5. Key concepts, tools & methodologies
6. Phases, processes & key deliverables
7. Program Set-up
8. Program Delivery
9. Program Closure

Part B:

BSBPMG610 Enable program execution
BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBPMG616 Manage program risk
PSPMGT006 Develop a business case
BSBPMG623 Manage benefits
BSBPMG622 Implement program governance
BSBPMG617 Provide leadership for the program
BSBPMG621 Facilitate stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG615 Manage program delivery
BSBPMG624 Engage in collaborative alliances
BSBMGT520 Plan and manage the flexible workforce
ICTICT602 Develop contracts & manage contracted performance

See course brochure for more detail.

Dates: See Public Training page
Time:    Start 9.00 am.  Finish 4.00 pm
Location: Quality venue in Sydney CBD (include Grace Hotel, Menzies, Mantra on Kent, Adina)

Delegates receive

• A course workbook & handouts (electronic)
• Coffee/tea on arrival & during breaks (plus snacks)
• Lunch (30 minutes): sandwiches & fruit (indicative)

Qualification

AGS deliver the training and undertake assessments via Agreement with a Registered Training Organisation. 
The Qualification is awarded by the Registered Training Organisation. After completing workshops delegates have 12-18 months to submit evidence. Laptop/tablets at workshops aid evidence generation.

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AGS Consulting & Training, BSB51415 - Diploma of Project Management (public), an
Australian Institute of Project Management endorsed course via an Agreement with a Registered Training Organisation, improves leadership and project management capability of project managers and experienced team members. 

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Course fee: $2,150.
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The course covers the ten functions of the Project Management Body of Knowledge:

Integration Management Scope Management Schedule Management Cost Management Quality Management Resource Management Communication Management Risk Management Procurement Management Stakeholder Management

The course addresses project management principles, techniques and tools, methodologies, hard (science) and soft (art) aspects, using a step-by-step methodology to lead teams and deliver successful projects. Courseware includes definitions, checklists, examples, templates, videos and webinars. Participants apply project management tools and techniques to current or planned projects.

The BSB51415 - Diploma of Project Management course is based upon / consistent with:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 6th Edition
• AIPM Professional Competency Standards for Project Management – Certified Practising Project Manager 
• ISO 21500 Project Management
• ICB IPMA Competence Baseline 

Description - Diploma of Project Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge. They may manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. They have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others. (Innovation and Business Skills Australia, © Commonwealth of Australia, 2014) 

Entry and target

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Some project management, project or management experience is recommended.
If you have no project management, project or management experience we recommend the BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. 

Roles

On completing the Diploma you should be able to perform roles such as:

• Project manager (generic)
• Project manager (industry specific)
• Project coordinator
• Project leader
• Project team leader
• Project contract manager
• Project vendor manager
  

Assessment and Award Options

The course includes progressive assessment – upon satisfying criteria candidates are awarded BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management.

On completion of the  course delegates are eligible to apply for AIPM’s RegPM Certification at Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP) level when applying for Associate Membership. Eligible candidates may also complete AIPM RegPM Certification at Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) level.

The Assessment Process

Undertaking workshop activities which include filling out templates (eg for a project or program from start to finish). AGS provides templates, examples, checklists. Templates are filled-in during workshop activities and completed post-workshop. Delegates may work on case studies or real workplace projects, in teams or on their own. Workplace templates/ deliverables may also be used for evidence.

Completion of an Assessment Record Book (ARB), primarily answering knowledge and understanding questions (no exam!). This is typically completed post workshop. It takes anything from five to 75 hours to complete post-workshop activities (ie templates and ARB as outlined above) depending upon several factors including experience, work pace, tasks completed in the workshop, use of workplace evidence etc. 

Diploma of Project Management 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 management plan
• Implement a project in accordance with agreed performance requirements
• Complete a project in accordance with agreed stakeholder success criteria

Diploma of Project Management Course Structure

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)
See Course content for module details.

Contact us for documents which map our course content to PMBoK and BSB51415 Diploma of Project
Management.

Dates: See Information page
Time:    Start 9.00 am.  Finish 4.00 pm
Location: Quality venue in Sydney CBD (include Grace Hotel, Menzies, Mantra on Kent, Adina)

Delegates receive

• A course workbook & handouts (electronic)
• Coffee/tea on arrival & during breaks (plus snacks)
• Lunch (30 minutes): sandwiches & fruit (indicative) 

Diploma Qualification

AGS deliver the training and undertake assessments via Agreement with a Registered Training Organisation.
The Qualification is awarded by the Registered Training Organisation. After completing workshops delegates have 12-18 months to submit evidence. Laptop/tablets at workshops aid evidence generation.

BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management Qualification (12 Units)

• BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
• BSBPMG512 Manage project time
• BSBPMG513 Manage project quality
• BSBPMG514 Manage project cost
• BSBPMG515 Manage project human resources
• BSBPMG516 Manage project information and communication
• BSBPMG517 Manage project risk
• BSBPMG521 Manage project integration
• BSBPMG518 Manage project procurement
• BSBPMG519 Manage project stakeholder engagement
• BSBPMG520 Manage project governance
• BSBWOR502 Ensure team effectiveness
  
  

Diploma of Project Management course content

Module 1  Project Management Fundamentals

• What is a project?
• What is project management?
• The ten functions of project management
• Time, cost, quality relationship
• Project control cycle
• Pareto principle
• Project life-cycle
• Project processes
• Key project management terms
• Organisational context
• Project environment
• Governance
• Methodologies (including Agile, Prince2, corporate)
• The client
• Stakeholder management
• Project success
• Project management skills including:
• Communication
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Decision-making

Module 2  Initiation Phase

• Define purpose    
• Identify stakeholders    
• Analyse needs    
• Determine requirements    
• Establish objectives    
• Generate options    
• Evaluate options    

Module 3  Development Phase

• Plan scope
• Define scope
• Define activities
• Sequence activities
• Estimate activity durations
• Develop schedule
• Plan resources
• Estimate costs
• Develop budget
• Plan quality
• Plan organisation
• Acquire staff
• Plan communications
• Identify risks
• Quantify risks
• Develop risk responses
• Plan procurement
• Plan solicitation (of tenders)
• Develop project plan

Module 4  Implementation Phase

• Execute project plan
• Verify scope
• Assure quality
• Develop team
• Distribute Information
• Solicit (request & receive proposals)
• Select source/contractor(s)
• Administer contract
• Control overall change
• Control scope change
• Control schedule
• Control cost
• Control quality
• Control risk response
• Report performance

Module 5  Finalisation Phase

• Close-out contract
• Administer closure
• Evaluate project    
• Update knowledge

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