Description
This course on project management is especially prepared for engineers, estimators, purchasing agents, senior managers, company presidents... in fact, anyone who bears some portion of responsibility for a project but needs a better understanding of how it all works.
The course addresses the most important aspects of project management, including planning and scheduling, estimating, cost-control, change forecasting, procurement, contracts, reporting, and administration, as well as when and how to work with consultants. Problems that often lead to delays and cost overruns are examined, as are the best methods to avoid them.
Whether you are an operator who is using project management consultants, or managing your own projects, this course will set you straight.
This is a premium course which has been peer-reviewed by a committee appointed by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME).
Authors
- Dan Mackie
| Duration: | 30 Hours |
| Access: | 90 Days |
| Category: | Leadership |
| Level: | Specialize |
| Version Date: | June 9, 2010 |
Objectives
Course Content
Mineral Project Management consists of 37 viewing sessions of 30–60 minutes each with supporting figures, tables and examples, plus interactive course reviews. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of viewing content.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the roles of planning, scheduling, estimating, cost-control, change forecasting, procurement, contracts, reporting, administration, and working with consultants on an engineering project
- Discuss the types of problems that lead to project delays and cost over-runs
- Apply the knowledge gained to improved management of engineering projects
Recommended Background
- Experience of engineering projects in a management, engineering or financial context
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Edumine Certification
Learning Credits
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