Whether you’re introducing a new product or service, implementing the latest initiative or even managing a corporate event, this introductory course will provide you with the skills you need to plan and manage successfully. Using a realistic case study, you’ll learn how to balance time, cost, quality and scope, and work through the stages of project initiation, planning, scheduling and reporting. Course Content Day 1 Introduction Course approach, PM processes, stages, CSFs – typical... [More]

Effective proposal writing is critical to success in business. This course gives you proven techniques and skills to help you write proposals to get the results you want. Discover the secrets; learn what to do to and what not to do. Plan a strategy and master the art of persuasion by building compelling arguments that focus on reader-centred writing, which produce documents reviewers want to read. Win the work, get the grant or have the green light for your next project! Course Cont... [More]

A key factor in the success of a project is managing stakeholder needs, wants and expectations. During this practical course you’ll learn how to identify key stakeholders and define their roles, establish how committed are they to the project, align and prioritise stakeholder requirements to business and organisational objectives, and gain ‘buy-in’. We’ll also cover communication techniques such as dealing with organisational politics, resolving conflict and managing expectations th... [More]

Improve your productivity in planning and scheduling as you discover the improved capabilities and features of Microsoft Project. In this course you will learn to develop project plans, manage project resources and learn how to report project status realistically. Whether you are a project manager, team leader or team member, this course will be highly beneficial in providing a comprehensive guide to project management. Course Content Snapshot Overview of Project Management What are... [More]

Designed for those who currently work as full-time project managers, or have prior experience of project management methodology, this intensive three-day project management course provides a professional coverage of all the topics in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). This course includes a complementary copy of the PMBOK® Guide... yours to keep. For those seeking formal certification, this course partially satisfies the training requirements for candidates for... [More]

The business case (also called a cost benefit analysis or feasibility study) is a key document and the very basis of many projects and investments. It should provide clear evidence that a project is worthwhile, that the benefits as described are achievable and that the associated costs can be contained. This intensive two-day workshop, aimed at project managers, team leaders and business analysts, covers the entire process involved in justifying a project by means of a business case... [More]

Assessing Risk is a one-day workshop which considers the role of risk management in projects and operational decisions in business. Based soundly on the ISO/Australian Standard for Risk Management, this workshop provides a hands-on approach to enable the attendee to return to work with the skills necessary to manage risk on their organisation’s projects and business decisions. The course will assist managers and staff to improve the performance of their projects and business decisio... [More]

PMP® / CAPM® Exam Preparation Course is an intensive 3 day course designed for project managers and team members who are contemplating taking the PMP® or CAPM® examination with the Project Management Institute, and wish to build on their previous experience and understanding of project management principles. It is an ideal follow up to more case oriented CCE workshops such as Project Management – The Complete Guide or Project Management Essentials. The course outlines the entire con... [More]

Organisations are increasingly taking risks in order to remain competitive. Management skills alone are not sufficient to mitigate risk. Rather there is a need for a specialised set of skills especially focused on risk management to ensure that the optimal path is taken for meeting ever changing customer needs without compromising the business health of the organisation. The Diploma of Risk Management is designed to develop and assess competencies of managers and team leaders for de... [More]

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are engaged to manage the work of others or to add value to or review management practices. Their role may be in any industry or organisational setting. Typically people in these roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and combine an informed perspective of specific work requirements with their managerial approaches. The qualification requires a sound theoretical knowledge base... [More]