Overview
Your technical competence, along with your management skills, will determine how far you can go in your career. This course will help you observe the three stages of a project, acquire knowledge in nine project management areas, and apply management techniques to the unique challenges in your own projects. Why Should an Individual Attend?
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Understand the role that Engineers and Built Engineering Professionals play in the unfolding of projects.
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Understand the principles of planning and implementation of projects.
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Understand the principles of project leadership.
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Effectively employ cost and schedule control tools.
Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course are:
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Understanding the fundamentals of engineering project management
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Key project management skills needed to maximise project performance
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Planning, organising, implementing, and controlling engineering projects
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Managing engineering projects risks
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Engineering project scheduling and progress measurement techniques
Program Outline
Engineering Project Fundamentals
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Key project terms and definitions
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The engineering project life cycle
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Engineering project complexity factors
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Understanding project environment & context
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Defining engineering project scope
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Key financial concepts
Engineering Project Planning & Organising
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Identify objectives & prioritising goals
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Engineering project planning methods
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Developing work & cost breakdown structures
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Project management roles & responsibilities
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Project estimating techniques
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Project scheduling methods
Performance & Progress Measurement
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Measuring projects for success
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Project management success factors
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Project monitoring & reporting methods
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Key performance indicators
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Performance measurement (earned value management)
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The time-cost trade-off
Engineering Project Leadership
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Project interface management
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Team building & the team development cycle
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Communication, delegation, and motivation skills
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Running effective project meetings
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Managing stakeholder expectations
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Successfully closing engineering projects
Who Should Attend?
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Technical Assistants
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Procurement Managers and Asset Managers
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Cost Estimators and Project Planners
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Project Engineers and Discipline Engineers
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Project Managers and Contract Managers
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Quality Assurance Managers
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