Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians

Overview

What you will study

Project Management can only be effective if the nominated project manager and people working on a project understand the critical factors for the successful achievement of project objectives. They must also have the practical skills necessary to plan and control the project through the various phases.

Unfortunately very few engineering professionals have any degree of formal project management training, which results in a great deal of personal stress as well as cost blowouts and other woes. 

This Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians workshop offered by IDC Technologies culminates in a project planning session where participants work in small groups to develop and document an outline project plan for a defined scenario. 

The practical sessions include:

• work breakdown structures

• time management using the Precedence Method

• cost reporting with variance analysis

• integrated time and cost analysis

• production of an inspection and test plan

• contractual issues

• developing a quality plan outline

You will learn how to:

• Meet deadlines and complete projects within budget and on time

• Plan projects and manage resources effectively

• Develop the personal skills critical to effective project management

• Organise and improve performance to create a productive and competent team

• Evaluate and make immediate use of Project Management Software packages

• Effectively manage the organisational environment