Diploma in Project Management

Course Code

AQDC (download brochure)

Overview

This course provides each participant with an understanding of the core concepts of project management, in alignment with the Australian National Competency Standard for Project Management, and ensures that they are competent in applying this information in the workplace.

Course Objectives

The Diploma course will ensure that participants:

• Understand the core concepts of project management;
• Are able to start, manage and close a project;
• Have evidence of their competence in project management.

Who Should Attend

• People who have been in a project management role who wish to have their competence formally recognised;
• People who have been managing projects but who need a practical framework.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Content

The course will cover the content presented in the Certificate IV course:

• The nature of project management
• Project management processes for:
  • Initiating a Project
  • Executing a Project
  • Monitoring a Project
  • Closing a Project
• Project management knowledge areas:
  • Scope Management
  • Time Management
  • Cost Management
  • Quality Management
  • Human Respurces Management
  • Communication Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Integration Management

There will be ample opportunities for delegates to practice the use of tools and techniques presented to them during the course.

Participants will also be required to assemble a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their competence in project management in the workplace.

Assessment

Participants will be assessed on their participation during class work, and on the activities undertaken.

Participants will need to take an examination covering all of the knowledge areas.

The portfolio of evidence presented by participants will be assessed against the requirements of the Australian National Competency Standard for Project Management.

Included with this Seminar

• Delegate workbook

• Additional handouts

• Portfolio of Evidence Guide

• A nationally recognised qualification (BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management), awarded by TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

• Lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments

Duration

10 day training conducted either in 2x5 day sessions or 5x2 day sessions, plus work-based assessment

Delivery modes

Public course, or in-house delivery for groups of 6 or more.

If our public schedule doesn't suit, we keep track of people with particular needs, and contact them when we are able to meet their need. If this is you, please register your interest in this course and we will add you to the waiting list. Alternatively, you can request a quote for an in-house course.

If you're after something a little different to the course described on this page, we may be able to assist. All of our offerings can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

How to Register

Use our Registration Form to book your place one of our courses.

Please check the next dates for this course here.

Follow-on Courses

Participants who complete the course should consider our Advanced Diploma in Project Management course or our PRINCE2 Combined Foundation and Practitioner course.

PRINCE2^® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce

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