Course overview
This course introduces the context, rationale, strategy and tactics of project management from the perspectives of key stakeholders. The main model followed it is the international Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK - US Based PMI). Participants will be expected to relate the application of PMBOK directly to projects from their experience, and as a course assignment will be able to apply what they have learnt to an actual work place project. The context and learning of the course will prepare participants with competencies to operate in a range of industries, including engineering, information technology, consulting, production, procurement, maintenance, logistics and supply chain, defence, construction, and manufacturing. Key topics covered include project scope, time, resource and quality management, risk, procurement, integration, stakeholders, and communication.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand and apply the basic content and techniques of the discipline of project management such that stakeholder needs, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and the integration of these are appropriately addressed
- Competently plan and control medium-sized linear projects appropriate to satisfying PMI's Project Management Professional standards and assessing stakeholders' needs and satisfy these
- Select an appropriate project delivery system
- Competently work in teams to generate, and communicate, project outcomes that benefit project stakeholders
- Demonstrate continued learning and personal development
- Recognise ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance for project managers
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