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106: Applied Project Management

Program Overview

In this program, managers and project team leaders will learn the critical processes required to plan, implement and review projects. Using a supporting case study you will develop a Project Charter, Project Management Plan and subsidiary project plans.

This program is a broad and deep exploration of project management knowledge areas including essential tools and techniques such as integrated baselines, cost management tools, earned value and the WBS dictionary. It will also explore the project lifecycle, including pre and post-project activities such as business context analysis and benefits realisation.

Designed for

People who have had some experience of projects, including: managers, project team leaders, project managers or project team members.

Content

  • Project management framework
  • Project management body of knowledge
  • Initiating the project
  • Planning the project
  • Executing the project
  • Monitoring and controlling the project
  • Closing the project.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, participants should be able to:

  • Assess the organisational context for the project and apply project management principles to workplace initiatives
  • Develop a project strategy which will lead to an effective overall project plan
  • Build a suitable project structure and team
  • Manage the relationships with and expectations of all stakeholders in the project
  • Develop techniques for monitoring, controlling and reporting project progress
  • Successfully deliver a completed project and evaluate project outcomes
  • Understand the link between project outcomes and business benefits.

Nationally Recognised

Yes

Residential

No

Competency Standards

  • BSBPMG401A Apply scope management techniques
  • BSBPMG402A Apply time management techniques
  • BSBPMG403A Apply cost management techniques
  • BSBPMG404A Apply quality management techniques
  • BSBPMG405A Apply human resources management approaches
  • BSBPMG406A Apply communications management techniques
  • BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques
  • BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement techniques.

Recognised and approved by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Assessment

The assessment for the Certificate IV qualification includes submission and comparison of two completed projects. An additional fee for assessment will apply.

Miscellaneous Information

This program can be linked to Diploma of Project Management.

Note: Additional Assessment Fee applies. Please refer to Assessment Fees page.


You may also be interested in the following programs:

Workshop for Diploma of Project Management
Advanced Diploma of Project Management


Duration

3 days

*AIM Open Learning Programs are GST free, however GST applies to the catering component and is included in the fee.

Fees

Professional Member:$1,135.00
Affiliate Member:$1,360.00
Corporate Member:$1,135.00
Public:$1,360.00

Dates

DateVenue
08 Sep 10 - 10 Sep 10 9.00am to 4.30pm AIM WA - Floreat
11 Oct 10 - 13 Oct 10 9.00am to 4.30pm AIM WA - Floreat
03 Nov 10 - 05 Nov 10 9.00am to 4.30pm AIM WA - Floreat
06 Dec 10 - 08 Dec 10 9.00am to 4.30pm AIM WA - Floreat


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