The Project Manager

As project responsibilities grow, a sound plan is only one part of the role. Project managers must connect delivery to organisational strategy, work within governance requirements, lead people, manage procurement and maintain control of project costs.

This practical three-day course builds on an existing working knowledge of project management. You will examine the project manager's leadership role across governance, human resources, procurement and cost management, then bring these areas together in a team-based project simulation.

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What to expect

Across the first two days, you will examine how programs and projects support organisational strategy, compare governance structures and consider the project manager's role as a leader. You will work with practical approaches to project roles, team performance, conflict, negotiation, delegation, procurement, supplier management, cost estimating, budgeting and cost control.

On the final day, you will work in a project team to plan, procure, build, commission and present an electronic robot. The simulation requires your team to establish roles, prepare core project documents, monitor progress, respond to changing resources and report to project sponsors. A structured debrief provides the opportunity to review decisions and identify lessons for future projects.

Is this course for you

This course is for people with existing project experience who are currently managing projects, preparing to move into a project management role or taking on greater project responsibility. It is relevant to project managers, project leaders and experienced project team members who want to strengthen their capability across governance, people, procurement and cost management.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

Connect project delivery with organisational strategy and governance
Clarify project roles, responsibilities and decision-making authority
Strengthen their leadership of project teams and contributors
Manage procurement, suppliers and contracts across the project life cycle
Estimate, monitor and control project costs
Bring governance, people, procurement and cost decisions together across a project

What you will explore

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

Strengthen your role and responsibilities as a project manager
Engage internal and external stakeholders to lift project performance
Oversee the performance, motivation and accountability of project teams
Explore innovative approaches to improve processes and delivery
Build a culture of continuous improvement in project environments
Manage budgets, procurement and resources with confidence

Where this course can take you

During this training course, you will explore:

The project manager's role across the full project lifecycle
Governance, reporting and oversight responsibilities
Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
Leading and motivating project teams
Approaches to improving processes and delivery
Continuous improvement in project environments
Managing budgets, procurement and resource allocation
Tools for managing risks, constraints and competing priorities

Advance your career with a nationally recognised qualification:

After completing The Project Manager course, you can enrol in a nationally recognised qualification for a small additional fee of $100. Qualifications are available only through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Available pathways:

BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

Enrolment must be submitted separately to access this opportunity.