Training Course Outlines:
Qualification Overview
Are there any pre-requisites?
There are no mandatory entry requirements for the qualification.
Who would benefit from completing the certificate?
Job roles that would find this qualification of benefit include:
* Project manager
* Project consultant or supervisor
Would I qualify for Government traineeship funding?
Speak to a Management Consultancy International consultant to determine whether you are eligible for the grant. A grant of up to $4000 per person is available to those who meet the criteria.
Why complete your Diploma in Project Management through Management Consultancy International?
Join other project management professionals who have found success using the solid techniques of this program. Management Consultancy International consults to top global organizations to enable them develop people to perform at their best and to introduce people transformation strategies.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join hundreds of other successful participants who have achieved their own and their business’s goals by attending a course run by Management Consultancy International.
What is the course content?
The modules of the program are constructed in such a way as to cover all the essential phases of a structured process of undertaking a project.
The program is made up of 6 modules and includes self-study as well as practical application of skills.
What are the units required to complete the qualification?
BSBPMG501A Manage Project Integration
BSBPMG502A Manage Project Scope
BSBPMG503A Manage Project Time
BSBPMG504A Manage Project Costs
BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality
BSBPMG506A Manage Project Human Resources
BSBPMG507A Manage Project Communications
BSBPMG508A Manage Project Risk
BSBPMG509A Manage Project Procurement
Module 1
Introduction to Project Management (PMT) - gain a clear understanding of what a project is and how it differs from daily operations
Undertake a brief look at the history of PMT to understand lessons from the past
Review the key skills and experiences required for PMT
Have a close look at the PMBOK Framework for PMT
Have a strong ability to identify the stakeholders of your project
Module 2
Review the key components of Project Integration Management
Look at the Project Lifecycle and gain a full understanding of the Project Phases
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Project Manager (PM)
Have a clear understanding of the Project Charter
Have the ability to understand the the internal and external project environment
Gain Self Management Skills to better deliver on outcomes
Review the main components of the topic - Project Scope Management
Gain an understanding of why project scope is so important
Learn how to work within project and product scope
Understand techniques for ways in which to authorise a project
Learn how to beware of scope creep
Gain insight into work breakdown structures - how to eat an elephant!
Module 3
Gain a clear insight into Project Time Management
Realize why activity sequencing is so important to a project’s successful outcome
Learn how to estimate resources
Learn how to work effectively with activity duration estimation.
Gain understanding of a range of useful scheduling tools and techniques
Have a strong understanding of Project Cost Management
Know what is included in the budgeting process
Use a full range of cost estimation methods
Gain know-how in controlling costs
Module 4
Understand the importance of Project Quality Management and have insight into why quality is planned.
Learn how to review the quality objectives for project management and manage project deliverables
Have a good sense of what is the cost of quality?
Learn how to work effectively with quality assurance and quality control
Understand different approaches to Quality Management
Have a detailed insight into Project Risk Management
Know how to plan your risk management profile
Learn how to apply risk identification techniques and then monitor and control your project risks
Understand the different ways in which you plan your risk responses
Module 5
Learn how to apply Human Resource Management to Project Management
Look at the factors that make up a great team
Identify ways in which to plan and to deploy your human resources
Find best practice avenues to develop the project team?
Look at motivation is a key factor for team success - how do you do it?
Look more closely at Procurement - How to decide if you need to outsource?
Have a strong understanding of the contracting process from briefing to supplier selections
Look at types of contracts and know how to assess contractor performance
Module 6
Have a strong sense of Communications Management
Gain insight into different ways to best manage conflict
Create ways in which to measure success
Understand different communication styles to improve communication in the team and with stakeholders
Set steps in place to create a communications plan for your project
Complete the program wrap-up and meet all evidence requirements
How is assessment conducted?
Management Consultancy International has its unique portfolio builder that assists you to collate and present your evidence in a format that ensures that you are deemed competent.
Evidence is generated from the workplace and theory questions are also included.
What course material do you receive?
All participants receive copies of:
* The portfolio builder to store evidence in a user-friendly way
* Notes and hand-outs used in the training sessions
* Copies of the Powerpoint slides used during training
* Additional reading and articles that are relevant to project managers and professionals
How long will it take me to complete the qualification?
The time that you need to complete the qualification needs to include:
* Time to acquire theory and do reading
* Face to face training
* Time to be assessed in the workplace
* Time to compile your evidence to meet the requirements of the qualification.
* The approximate time to complete the qualification is 480-520hrs
