live, interaCtive classes over the internet

professional certificate of competency in

project management
for engineers and technicians

12 Modules over 3 months

For upcoming commencement dates, please view our course schedule at:
http://www.eit.edu.au/schedule

what you will learn:

By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Create quality project plans
• Generate effective work breakdown structures
Presented by
• Create computerised PERT and Gantt charts for
your projects, add and level
Roland
resources, and monitor/report on your project Green
effectively Mechanical Engineer / Estimator
• Define appropriate cost reporting mechanisms
for your projects
• Define, analyse and manage the risks associated with your projects
• Introduce appropriate quality management procedures
• Keep your projects on track using the 'Earned Value Analysis' method
• Exercise an appropriate leadership style and keep team members creative and motivated
• Avoid the pitfalls caused by a lack of understanding of the legal issues pertaining to projects
• Use appropriate software to leverage your time and expertise
• Deal with projects that have a large degree of inherent uncertainty and/or a strong emphasis
on timely completion

Secure your place now!

Contact enquiries@eit.edu.au for an enrolment form or more information.

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BENEFITS OF LIVE
E-LEARNING
• Attend lessons in an online classroom with
your lecturer and fellow students
• Upgrade your skills and refresh your
knowledge without having to take valuable
time away from work
• Receive information and materials in small,
easy to digest sections
• Learn while you travel - all you need is an
Internet connection
• Have constant support from your program
lecturer and coordinator for the duration of the
program
• Interact and network with participants from
around the globe and gain valuable insight
into international practice
• Learn from international industry experts,
based around the globe
• Live interactive webinars, not just a ‘book on
the web’
• Receive a certificate of completion for
professional development purposes
Presentation format
The certificate program features real-world
applications and uses a multi-pronged approach
involving self-study, interactive online webinars
and homework assignments with a mentor on call.
The program consists of 12 modules, over a period
of 3 months.
Some modules may involve a practical component
or group activity. For each module there will be an
initial reading assignment along with coursework
or problems to be handed in and in some cases
practical exercises. Participants will have ongoing
support from their lecturer and program
coordinator.
Program reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of online
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted electronically and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software and remote labs.
live webinars
During the program you will participate in 6 live
interactive sessions with the lecturer and other
participants from around the world. Each webinar
will last approximately 90 minutes, and we take
student availability into consideration wherever
possible before scheduling webinar times.
Contact us for details of webinar session
scheduling. All you need to participate is an
adequate Internet connection, speakers and a
microphone. The software package and setup
details will be sent to you prior to the first webinar.
Please note: Webinars may last up to 2 hours
depending on student interaction and level of content.
presented by
Roland Green
Mechanical Engineer / Estimator
Roland brings more than 20 years’ experience in engineering and
estimating fields, gained mostly in South Africa. He has worked on
many projects spanning the minerals industry, including power
stations, coal stockyards and manganese. The past two years Roland
has being extensively involved with major projects across Western
Australia ranging from $460 million to projects of more than a few
billion dollars.
Key projects include:
• Kusile Power Station Coal Stockyard
• Kalagadi Manganese
• Medupi Power Station
• Minproc RIO TINTO Ramp Conveyor
Please note: Lecturers are subject to change.
12 modules over 3 months
overview
More and more engineering and technical performed with software to lighten the project
professionals are making career transitions from manager's workload. The 'soft' (but equally
product design into project management. This, important) aspects such as team leadership and
however, requires formal training and a willingness
to learn new skills.
contract law are also covered. All topics will be
supplemented with practical exercises focusing
primarily on the areas of electrical/electronic
All the technical know-how in the world will not
(including instrumentation) and mechanical
deliver a project successfully, i.e. with the required
engineering. If delegates wish to do so they can
level of quality, within cost constraints and on
choose, as a basis for the practical exercises,
time, without proper project management skills.
small projects from their work environment so that
Unfortunately very few engineering professionals
they are familiar with the attributes thereof.
have any degree of formal project management
training, which results in a great deal of personal
stress as well as cost blow-outs and other woes.
The lack of training often applies to the 'people
skills' required for effectively leading the project
team as well.
To address this problem, the course will focus on
the critical project related activities such as work
breakdown, scheduling, cost control and risk
management, and show how these can be
Includes 4 free
Reference Manuals Over 1400 pages of tables,
valued at over US$400 charts, figures and handy hints
You will receive 4 of our up-to-date
technical eBooks to add to your library.
• Leading your Engineering Team to
Top Performance
• Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians
• People Management Skills for Technical Professionals
• Practical Financial Fundamentals and Project Investment
Decision Making
Received upon completion.
All materials required for the course will be provided electronically, in smaller, easy-to-read sections.
Please Note: eBooks are available in hard copy at 50% of the recommended retail price. Contact us for pricing details.
course outline HARDWARE
Module 1: Introduction Module 8: Quality Management and SOFTWARE
• Project definitions • Quality concepts and definitions
• Project life cycles • Quality management fundamentals REQUIREMENTS
• Professional Bodies of Knowledge • Supply chain relationships All you need to participate is an adequate Internet
• Project organizations • Quality assurance systems connection, PC, speakers and a microphone. The
• Project success criteria • ISO 9000:2005 quality system guidelines software package and setup details will be sent to
• Critical success factors on the program start date.
Module 9: Risk Management
Module 2: Fundamentals
• Quality project plans
•
•
Definitions
Risk management
Entrance
• Work breakdown structures •
•
Risk identification
Risk analysis
Requirements
• Risk treatment Some practical work experience in some of these
Module 3: Time Management topics would obviously be advantageous.
• Critical path method
• Precedence method Module 10: Contractual Issues
• Gantt charts • The Commonwealth legal system
• Attributes of contracts PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Module 4: Fundamentals • Procurement strategies Where possible, throughout the program you will
• PERT charts • Tendering participate in hands-on exercises using simulation
• Resource levelling • Extensions and termination of contracts software, which will help you put theory to practice
• Remedies for breach immediately!
• Progress monitoring and control
• Software Selection
Module 11: Evaluation of Financing
Module 5: Cost Management Options for a Project
• Cost estimating • Overview of Financial statements
• Estimating methods • Time lines of Money
• Forecast final cost • Compounding
• Budgeting • Discounting
• Financial control • Future Value of Money
• Change control
Module 12: Time Value of Money and
Related Concepts
certification
Participants completing and achieving at
Module 6: Earned Value Analysis and
Management • Present Value least 50% or more in each assignment,
• EVA/EVM concept • Present Values of Multiple Cash Flows as well as attending 65% of the live
• Net Present Value (NPV) of Multiple Cash webinars, will receive the Engineering
• Definitions
Flows Institute of Technology Professional
• Examples and case studies Certificate of Competency in
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Project Management for Engineers
Module 7: The Project Manager and Technicians.
• Management vs. Leadership
• Management/leadership theories
• Cultural influences
• Authority and power of the project manager
• Project management functions
• Project manager selection
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ON-site training
We can provide our training at the venue of your
choice. On-site training can be customised and
by bringing the trainer to site the dates can be
set to suit you!
“The Customer is Always Right” – so tell us what
you need and we will design a training solution
at your own site.
For a FREE detailed proposal please
contact Kevin Baker via email:
training@idc-online.com