Advanced Diploma in Project Management and Control
- Online Namibia
- Online South Africa
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 10,855
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This Advanced Diploma in Project Management and Control develops advanced project controls skills and understanding of methodologies, processes, and concepts. It covers need identification, scope and work breakdown structures, data integration, roles of project manager and controls team, communication, planning and scheduling, resource allocation, costing, budgeting, estimating, change control, and contract paperwork.
Career Outcomes:
Career opportunities: graduates can work as project manager, project controller, scheduler, cost estimator, PMO analyst, risk analyst, consultant, or lead projects in engineering, finance, healthcare, mining, IT, oil and gas, government, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and property development, program manager, portfolio manager, PMO leader, project planner.
Students will acquire advanced project controls abilities through this curriculum, which will build on the methodologies; processes; and concepts of project management in the project control discipline. The course’s primary objective is to demonstrate competence in this field.
Advanced concepts in project controls and project management; need identification; scope; work breakdown structures (WBS) and other breakdown structures; data integration; pulling it all together; the project; the project manager, project controls team, and other project team members; the role of project controls in organizations; project communication and documentation. Planning and control encompass the following activities: planning and scheduling; managing schedules and controlling projects; resource types, considerations, and allocations; and measuring and evaluating performance. Costing and control include the following: costing; budgeting; managing and controlling costs; allocating resources; accruing revenue; and making payments. Estimating role and responsibilities in project management. Change management and change control The critical nature of project and contract paperwork.
Controlling and managing projects are critical capabilities to have in any industry and may be a great asset to businesses.
Who should attend?
The Project Manager training program(s) are for:
- Project team members,
- Individuals that are seeking to understand project management thoroughly.
- Individuals aiming to start or advance their careers in project management
- Any Project / Engineers / Construction team members who would like to understand project management and advance their careers
- These courses are for current, e.g., Project Engineers, Project Planners, Project Cost Engineers, Project Administrators, Project Controllers, etc.
Key elements of the course include
- Projects Programmes, Portfolios & the Lifecycle
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities
- Leadership and their teams
- Change Management & Control
- Strategic Management
- Establishing & Maintaining the Project’s Scope
- Preparing & Managing the Schedule
- Budget & Cost Management (EVM)
- Other Breakdown Structures
- Success and the Business Case
- Contingencies & Quantitative Risk assessment
- Risk, Issues & Quality Management
- Managing Time (work) and Cost (cashflow)
- Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Management
- Governance, Methods & Information Management
- Closing the business case
Teaching methods and style
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art learning management system (LMS) to deliver our active teaching, resources, and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials.
What is competency-based education?
This type of education measures skills and learning rather than time. PCiBS students’ will progress through courses when they can prove they’ve mastered the material and not only at the end of a semester or term. Some students can learn faster, spend more time on schoolwork, or utilize the knowledge they have from prior learnings.
With 24/7/365 access to online learning resources, students can embark on a tailored educational journey according to their current knowledge and competencies. Each potential student performs an online self-assessment before his engagement as a student with PCiBS. Besides, faculty members and lecturers will provide personalized learning support.
It doesn’t matter what obstacles and challenges you face, PCiBS will put you in charge of your education. The following items are crucial to putting YOU into the driver’s seat of your studies.
- It’s individualized: Because every student is different, we believe the learning experience for our students should be built around you, not PCiBS.
- It’s efficient: You focus on learning the material that’s new to you. We assist in some topics where you need a bit of a refresher and follow on through subjects you know well. If you are competent, you are qualified! We don’t waste your time.
- It’s supportive: You have a whole team around you to assist you in making a success of your studies, from our faculty, lecturers, staff, and your fellow students.
- It’s flexible: Study when and where it works best for you. PCiBS LMS resources are anywhere wifi is.
Why is project management important for you?
The emergence of remote work and project-based businesses is anticipated to increase the demand for skilled project managers. Obtaining a professional certification in project management enables you to capitalize on emerging job market opportunities. In addition, project managers are required in all industries, and professional certification can be the first step toward a career specializing in project management in specific industries, such as:
- Engineering
- Banking And Finance
- Medical
- Mining Process Plants
- Underground / Open Pit Mining
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Oil And Gas
- Information Technology (IT)
- Defence Force
- Manufacturing
- Property Development
- Government
- Management Consulting
- Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- General Projects
- Any Organization,
- Etc.
At the organizational level, PCiBS recommendations can assist organizations in optimizing their use of resources and maximizing value creation, allowing them to achieve their intended results. It also encourages employee collaboration and improves communication between project-related personnel, suppliers, and customers, resulting in stakeholder engagement and customer satisfaction. In addition, PCiBS certification can improve business decisions, including prioritizing project tasks and mitigating risks.
A career in project management will change how you plan and execute activities and tasks within the context of projects. As a trained and certified project manager, you will lead the project team, plan activities, define the project's objectives, scope, timeline, and budget, identify, assess, and treat risks, engage and communicate with stakeholders, and oversee the overall project implementation.