Diploma in Project Management

BSB51407 

  
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Student Handbook   (Includes RTO Code of Practice)
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Overview:
 This course covers the advanced principles of Project Management as defined in the PMI PMBoK guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and will cover all the competency areas required to allow participants to achieve the nationally recognised Diploma of Project Management.

This course also satisfies the PMBOK component for PMI PMP Examination Preparation and AIPM professional competency standards for Certified Practising Project Manager Level.

Delegate Profile:
Those who will benefit from attending this course will include those who hold a Certificate IV of Project Management and who wish to progress to Diploma Level. Those who are currently involved in

Project Management

who wish to attain a formal qualification. Project support team members who undertake the project on a day-to-day basis; Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Project Management Facilitator, Project or Program Administrator..

Competency Units This is a nationally accredited course and will be assessed covering the following competency standards:

BSBPMG501A ; Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A ; Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A ; Manage project time
BSBPMG504A ; Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A ; Manage project quality
BSBPMG506A ; Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A ; Manage project communications
BSBPMG508A ; Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A ; Manage project procurement

Delivery
Part 1    Trainer Facilitated Classroom Component
Duration 5 days Staggered
Trainer facilitated sessions utilising a number of presentation mediums including:
•PowerPoint slides,
•Video/DVD,
•Case studies,
•Discussion,
•Role play.

Participants will be assessed during classroom participation by end of session questions, case study work and role play.

Home study
Participants should allow approximately 2 hours per evening for home study during the classroom component.

Training can be delivered at either:
• Client Provided Venue
• FPMS Provided venue

Part 2   Workplace Assessment Component
Duration 4 Week assignment assessment.
After successful completion of the classroom component, participants will be required to complete a Workplace Assessment Component. This will comprise a case study assignment based upon a project (or projects) that they are involved with in their workplace. During this assessment, participants will require to maintain a progress log and complete a weekly assignment that will be verified and signed off by their supervisor/ manager.

Participants will be required to submit a weekly progress report to the Assessor. This report will include copies of any documentation or artefacts produced as part of the assignment.

On completion of the workplace assessment, participants will be invited to make a presentation to the assessors on their assignment.

Support Services
On course commencement, participants will be provided membership to the FPMS AQTF Certification Forum, members only support network for FPMS Alumni.  Participants will be monitored on a weekly basis during the workplace assessment component and any potential issues will be quickly identified and appropriate support provided.

Prerequisites:
Participants must demonstrate one of the following
Practical application of Project Management principles or
Present evidence of previous project management training.
Participants must have successfully completed Certificate IV in Project Management or equal and approved training course. Participants will require to produce original or certified copies of certificates.
 
Recognition of Prior learning (RPL)
Experienced participants may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. Information on RPL is available on our website atwww.fpmsgroup.com

Our Presenters:
FPMS presenters are experienced Program and Project Managers who hold the following accreditations:
* PMP (Project Management Professional) certification through the Project 
   Management Institute
* PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology through the OGC/APMG as
   both Trainers and Consultants;
* MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) through the OGC/APMG as both
   Trainers and Consultants;
* Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.
* Buzan Licensed Mind Mapping Instructors (BLI)
Learning objectives
For participants to assume the Project Manager's role within their work place in respect of;
o Creating a controlled Project Management Environment
o Managing the project throughout the Project life cycle
o The roles and responsibilities of the Project Management Team
o Effectively planning, monitoring and managing the delivery of the desired
   products within given constraints using time, cost, quality, scope, risk and
   benefit.
o Management by Exception
o Scope, Issue and change management
o Effective management of Project Teams

Assessment Strategy
Participants will be assessed by the submission of case study assignments which participants will work on asa work place assignment. This assignment will lead the participant through the various stages of the project life cycle and will cover establishing the project environment, planning a project and the development of appropriate documentation to allow effective monitoring and controlling of the project progress taking into account roles and responsibilities, risk, change, scope and issue management. All assignments require to be completed before certificate is awarded.
Participants will be required to make 30 minute presentation to the group and submit supporting documentation
for assessment

Student Materials

oColour coded, mind mapped presentations
oStudent notes
oCase study and test questions
oLaminated Process Model

Diploma of Project Management Training Dates 2012
Adelaide
Brisbane
Canberra
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
Feb 3rd
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July 27th




































Registration details Online registration for classroom coursesHEREor direct contact with FPMS.  t: 08 8172 1867 e;fpms@fpms.com.au

Course Cost    $3300 gst free