Diploma in Project Management and Control
- Online Namibia
- Online South Africa
Diploma
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 5,455
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This online Diploma in Project Management and Control introduces project controls, project management, scoping, work breakdown structures, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, budgeting, estimating, change management, documentation, and stakeholder communication. It teaches planning, monitoring, performance assessment, and integration of data across projects. You'll learn roles of project manager and project controls team, project documentation and contract control, and practical methods to control schedules, costs, and resources.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as Project Manager, Project Controls Engineer, Scheduler, Cost Controller, Estimator, PMO Analyst across various engineering, construction, IT, finance, mining, healthcare, government, manufacturing, consulting, and general projects, infrastructure organizations.
This program introduces students to the essential concepts of project control and serves as an introduction to the business discipline. Throughout the course, a structured strategy is employed to help students develop their competencies in the particular business topic being discussed. To ensure that the student is a valuable asset to any project in which they participate, the major objective of the course is for them to demonstrate mastery of the business discipline throughout their time there.
Introduction to project controls and project management concepts; defining needs; scoping; creating work breakdown structures; integrating data; bringing it all together; the project; the project manager, project controls team, and other members of the Project Controls Team; the role of project controls in organizations; communicating and documenting projects; the project manager’s role in project controls. The following actions are included in planning and control: planning and scheduling; managing project schedules and controlling projects; resource types, considerations, and allocations; and monitoring and assessing performance. Costing, budgeting, managing costs, and controlling costs entail allocating resources, accruing accruals, and making payments. Estimating is a function and plays a critical part in project management. Change management and control are two distinct concepts. Proper documentation is crucial for projects and contracts.
Project control is a critical skill for everyone who wants to make an impact on their firm’s performance.
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.
The curriculum assesses project management's key elements and covers specific in-depth knowledge areas around the business.
Key elements of the course include:
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Stakeholders
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Establishing & Maintaining the Project's Scope
- Schedule & Cost Management
- Work & Other Breakdown Structures
- Risk, Issues & Quality
- Negotiation & Conflict Management
- Governance, Methods & Information Management
- Communication & Integration Management
- Procurement Management
- Monitoring and Controlling work
- Reviews & Close Out
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.