live, interaCtive classes over the internet

professional certificate of competency in

project management
for engineers and technicians

12 Modules over 3 months

For upcoming start dates, please view our course schedule at:
http://www.eit.edu.au/schedule

Bring yourself up to speed in the latest trends and technologies

related to project management
Learn while you earn. You can complete this course while you work

you will learn how to: Presented by

• Create quality project plans
• Generate effective work breakdown structures John
• Create computerised PERT and Gantt charts for
your projects, add and level
Lawrence
resources, and monitor/report on your project B.Sc (Hons) M.Sc B.Com (Hons)

effectively
• Define appropriate cost reporting mechanisms for your projects
• Define, analyse and manage the risks associated with your projects
• Introduce appropriate quality management procedures
• Keep your projects on track using the 'Earned Value Analysis' method
• Exercise an appropriate leadership style and keep team members creative and motivated
• Avoid the pitfalls caused by a lack of understanding of the legal issues pertaining to projects
• Use appropriate software to leverage your time and expertise
• Deal with projects that have a large degree of inherent uncertainty and/or a strong emphasis
on timely completion

Secure your place now!

Contact eit@eit.edu.au for an application form or more information.

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BENEFITS OF LIVE
eLEARNING
• Attend lessons in an online classroom with
your instructor and fellow students
• Upgrade your skills and refresh your
knowledge without having to take valuable
time away from work
• Receive information and materials in small,
easy to digest sections
• Learn while you travel – all you need is an
Internet connection
• Have constant support from your course
instructor and coordinator for the duration of
the course
• Interact and network with participants from
around the globe and gain valuable insight
into international practice
• Learn from international industry experts,
based around the globe
• Live interactive webinars, not just a ‘book on
the web’
• Revisit recordings of webinars whenever and
as often as you wish
• Receive a certificate of completion for
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
purposes
Presentation format
The course features real-world applications and
uses a blended approach involving self-study,
interactive online webinars and homework
assignments with a mentor on call. The course
consists of 12 modules, over a period of 3 months.
Some modules may involve a practical component
or group activity. For each module there will be an
initial reading assignment along with coursework,
quizzes or problems to be handed in and in some
cases practical exercises. Participants will have
ongoing support from their instructor and the critical project related activities such as work
course coordinator.
Course reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of online
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted electronically and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software and remote labs.
live webinars
During the course you will participate in 6 live
interactive sessions with the instructor and other
participants from around the world. Each webinar
will last approximately 90 minutes, and we take
student availability into consideration wherever
possible before scheduling webinar times. • Practical Financial Fundamentals and Project Investment
Contact us for details of webinar session scheduling.
All you need to participate is an adequate Internet
connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, These eBooks are NOT required for the course – they are a bonus resource to aid you in your career.
a microphone. The software package and setup
details will be sent to you prior to the first webinar.
Please note: Webinars may last up to 2 hours
depending on student interaction and level of content.
presented by
John Lawrence
B.Sc (Hons) M.Sc B.Com (Hons)
In today's hyped up world, one is hesitant to describe anyone as
'outstanding', but John Lawrence has distinguished himself over the
last 15 years with excellent course reviews.
John was extensively associated with the Diamond and Gold mining
industries in Southern Africa, and has over 20 years of experience as
a project and departmental manager for a multinational oil company,
focusing on designing and managing the infrastructure of the
telecommunications, data communications and IT systems.
In the past 5 years, John has worked extensively for a number of multi-national clients, managing
projects including facilities management, budgeting and financial forecasting.
When John is not consulting or lecturing, he enjoys increasing his own skills by reading and writing
about state-of-the-art technology topics and how to optimise Return On Investment (ROI) for the overall
IT infrastructure. John is a dedicated professional who has trained engineers and technicians throughout
the world.
Please note: Instructors are subject to change.
12 modules over 3 months
overview
More and more engineering and technical performed with software to lighten the project
professionals are making career transitions from manager's workload. The 'soft' (but equally
product design into project management. This, important) aspects such as team leadership and
however, requires formal training and a willingness contract law are also covered. All topics will be
to learn new skills. supplemented with practical exercises focusing
primarily on the areas of electrical/electronic
All the technical know-how in the world will not
deliver a project successfully, i.e. with the required (including instrumentation) and mechanical
level of quality, within cost constraints and on engineering. If delegates wish to do so they can
time, without proper project management skills. choose, as a basis for the practical exercises,
Unfortunately very few engineering professionals small projects from their work environment so that
have any degree of formal project management they are familiar with the attributes thereof.
training, which results in a great deal of personal
stress as well as cost blow-outs and other woes.
The lack of training often applies to the 'people
skills' required for effectively leading the project
team as well.
To address this problem, the course will focus on
breakdown, scheduling, cost control and risk
management, and show how these can be
Includes 4 free
Reference Manuals Over 1400 pages of tables,
valued at over US$400 charts, figures and handy hints
You will have access to 4 of our
up-to-Date technical eBooks.
• Leading your Engineering Team to
Top Performance (LE)
• Practical Project Management for Engineers and Technicians (PM)
• People Management Skills for Technical Professionals (PJ)
Decision Making (FM)
All required reading materials will be provided electronically in smaller, easy-to-read sections, in the online student
portal throughout the course.
Please note: Students can also purchase the technical manuals both in hard copy and electronic format
at a reduced fee.
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course outline HARDWARE
Module 1: Introduction Module 8: Quality Management and SOFTWARE
• Project definitions • Quality concepts and definitions
• Project life cycles • Quality management fundamentals REQUIREMENTS
• Professional bodies of knowledge • Supply chain relationships All you need to participate is a computer with
• Project organizations • Quality assurance systems an adequate Internet connection, speakers
• Project success criteria • ISO 9000:2005 quality system guidelines and, if possible, a microphone.
• Critical success factors The software package and setup details will be
Module 9: Risk Management sent to you on the course start date.
Module 2: Fundamentals • Definitions
• Quality project plans • Risk management
• Work breakdown structures • Risk identification Entrance
• Risk analysis
Module 3: Time Management • Risk treatment Requirements
• Critical path method Some practical work experience in some of these
• Precedence method Module 10: Contractual Issues topics would obviously be advantageous.
• Gantt charts • The Commonwealth legal system
• Attributes of contracts
Module 4: Fundamentals • Procurement strategies PRACTICAL EXERCISES
• PERT charts • Tendering
Where possible, throughout the course you will
• Resource levelling • Extensions and termination of contracts participate in hands-on exercises using simulation
• Progress monitoring and control • Remedies for breach software or remote labs, which will help you put
• Software selection theory to practice immediately!
Module 11: Evaluation of Financing
Module 5: Cost Management Options for a Project
• Cost estimating • Overview of financial statements
• Estimating methods • Time lines of money certification
• Forecast final cost • Compounding
Participants completing and achieving
• Budgeting • Discounting at least 50% or more in each assignment
• Financial control • Future value of money and 100% in each quiz, as well as
• Change control attending 65% of the live webinars, will
Module 12: Time Value of Money and receive the Engineering Institute of
Related Concepts Technology Professional Certificate of
Module 6: Earned Value Analysis and Competency in Project Management for
Management • Present Value
Engineers and Technicians.
• EVA/EVM concept • Present Values of Multiple Cash Flows
• Definitions • Net Present Value (NPV) of Multiple Cash
• Examples and case studies Flows
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Module 7: The Project Manager
• Management vs. leadership
and technicians
ent for engineers
• Management/leadership theories project managem

• Cultural influences
• Authority and power of the project manager
• Project management functions
• Project manager selection Certificates are provided in electronic
format. Hard copies are available for
an additional fee, contact us for details.

Please note: Course content is subject to change. Due to rapidly changing technology and based on feedback
from students and instructors, E IT courses are continuously being updated and improved.
GROUP TRAINING
All our short courses are available for delivery
How we cover all this material ‘on demand’ for groups.

There is a considerable amount of useful practical material to cover in this three month course. To ensure you Online “Group Courses” can be shortened,
get the maximum value from the course, we provide highly interactive tutorial-lecture sessions where the lengthened, or can even be presented in a
instructor covers the key elements of the course in a web conferencing format which takes between 45 to 60 classroom.
minutes with question and answer discussions taking a further 30 minutes. We recommend investing between “Group Courses” are perfect for in-company/
5 and 8 hours of study per week (including the live webinars) In addition, we provide detailed manuals, software in-house training and can be fully tailored.
(depending on the topic), recordings and short videos, which you examine at your convenience. You will then For a summary of COST SAVINGS, a full list of
test your knowledge through a sequence of online quizzes and assignments. Throughout the course you will topics and delivery options, please email
receive ongoing assistance from your highly experienced instructor and dedicated eLearning co-ordinator who Kevin Baker: training@eit.edu.au or contact our
are only an email or phone call away. nearest office: www.eit.edu.au/administration
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