Advanced Project Management

Course details

This short programme builds on your existing knowledge of the fundamentals of Project Management. It is designed to provide learners with a multidisciplinary approach to managing projects. It will equip you with an in-depth body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques required for managing large and complex projects.

The techniques learnt can be applied to business, technical and government or community development projects. Case studies give the learner practical understanding and are an opportunity to review knowledge gained.

Our Advanced Project Management programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM). Learners will have the necessary knowledge to write PMI's CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) international exam on completion of this course.

About the programme

• This programme builds on your existing knowledge of the fundamentals of Project Management. The more complex projects become, so the knowledge required to manage them becomes more advanced.
• Project management is composed of a vast number of disciplines. This programme is thus designed to provide learners with a multidisciplinary approach to managing projects. It will equip learners with an in-depth body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques required for managing projects as guided by the PMBOK guide.
• The programme will focus on time- and cost-based techniques and on the problems and challenges project managers typically face when managing large projects. The techniques learnt can be applied to business, technical and government or community development projects. Case studies give the learner practical understanding and are an opportunity to review knowledge gained.
• Our aim is to provide excellent face-to-face tuition with experienced facilitators who bring a wealth of industry expertise and knowledge.

PMI - Project Management Institute Certification

• PMI is the world's largest not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession.PMI credentials distinguish you in the job market and can help you move ahead. PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)  is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with little or no project experience, the CAPM  demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.
• If you have already gained experience leading and directing projects, you may qualify to write the external exam for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Programme Outline

• Project Management Processes
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Communications Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Stakeholder Management

Project scheduling: Advanced Scheduling and Network Analysis

• Trading off cost and time
• Critical chain project scheduling versus the Critical Path Method of scheduling
• The workload resources
• Multiple projects: workload management

Work Authorisation Systems

• Use and benefits of a work authorisation system
• Designing a WA form and system
• Pitfalls in the use of WA systems

Project Human Resource Management

• Human resources management processes applied during the project lifecycle
• The project manager's role as a key to project success
• Building high-performance project teams
• Dealing with stress in projects
• Conflict management in the project environment: Lessons learnt in the Marikana case
• Negotiation in project environments
• Leadership, power and politics in projects
• Managing change in projects

Project Communication Management

• Planning project communication
• Information distribution: pPerformance reporting
• Project closure - writing the final report

Project Procurement Management (Procuring services and goods for the project - tendering process)

• Procurement planning
• Procurement methods
• Contract types - payment arrangements
• Contractual risk transfer and risk management
• Solicitation planning and solicitation
• Contract administration, management and contract close-out

Quality Management: Project Management and ISO 9001 - Design

• What is the ISO 9000 family? How does it work?
• Benefits of using ISO 9001 as the basics for quality
• Disadvantages of installing and maintaining a system like ISO 9001:2000
• Management's approach to setting up an ISO 9001:2000 system
• Terms and definitions of the standard
• The various sections of ISO 9001:2000
• The drafting procedures
• Internal auditing of the ISO 9001 system

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond UniCollege's control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will formally notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.