Overview of Course
The Diploma of Project Management is a must-have formal qualification for all persons who are currently working in, or are considering a career in a project management. Increasingly, employers are expecting Project Management Professionals to be formally qualified.
The Diploma of Project Management has nine (9) units of competency as described in the section "Course Content and Learning Objectives" below that are designed to equip participants with best practice knowledge and skill in the Project Management Industry.
Learning and assessment materials are provided by the Australian Management Academy in a 100% elearning (online) mode. This means that you can study for a Diploma of Project Management from the comfort of your own home.
Course Benefits
While you study for the Diploma of Project Management, you will undertake learning and assessment activities that will greatly benefit you in your present work role. The course will provide insights into management and workplace issues, and will provide tools for solving work problems. As you go through the course, you will gain understanding of the language, methodology and culture of a very important facet of modern management.
Benefits for Organisations
As well as benefits to an employee’s career growth and development, organisations can benefit from providing their staff formal training in Project Management. Some positive outcomes achieved in organisations from training include:
- Improved staff retention
- More cohesive work teams
- Projects delivered on time and on budget
- Formally qualified project management teams are attractive to clients
Course Content and Learning Objectives
The nine (9) units of the Diploma of Project Management are as follows:
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Integration Management
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Application of integrative processes
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Scope Management
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Work breakdown structure (WBS), verification and control
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Time Management
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Activity sequencing, project resource and duration estimation, schedule development and control
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Quality Management
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Quality planning, assurance and control
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Cost Management
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Cost estimation, budget and control
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Human Resource Management
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Team acquisition, development and management
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Communications Management
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Information distribution, performance reporting and stakeholder management
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Risk Management
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Risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, risk response planning, monitoring and control
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Contracting and Procurement
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Purchases and acquisitions, contracting, request seller responses, select sellers, contract administration and closure
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who have gained appropriate levels of competence through previous studies, work and life experiences may be eligible to have their competence recognised towards the qualification.
Accreditation
The Diploma of Project Management is recognised and accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).
Additional benefits:
- Completing a Diploma in Project Management with Australian Management Academy provides 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs) or CDPs and training towards completing the internationally recognised PMP exam.
- PDUs gained during this course can also be used towards gaining Certified Practicing Engineer (CPEng) accreditation. Delivery: Courses are delivered in a combination of workshops and other flexible mediums centred on practical learning.
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