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Course Code

DipPM

Duration

5 months, part time

Target Audience

The course will be of direct benefit to newly existing project managers, who are responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling information systems projects.

Typical delegates include new or experienced project managers, consultants, system implementers & change managers, line managers, IT people and project office personnel.

Comments from Past delegates

“Rich in PM content – lots to learn and take away and apply”
C.D.

“Intensive and excellent – challenging but fun”
A.K.

“Excellent”
G.G.

“The best PM course there is and I really mean it!”
M.S. “A good learning experience – well worth it”
M.B.

“If you are choosing PM as a career, you should definitely do this course”
Anon.

“Brilliant, would highly recommend it, best course I have been on”
S.A.

“It is an excellent course because of the discussions in class”
G.G.

“Very hard work, but very rewarding”
V.S.

A comprehensive part-time program combining project management and leadership skills for today’s multi-skilled professional Project Manager

Learn to:

• How to plan, co-ordinate and control information systems projects

• Useful project management tools and techniques and how to use these

• How to build a detailed project plan

• More about project quality and risk and how to manage and control these

• About your personal management style and how to improve personal and professional effectiveness

• How to select project staff, set objectives, motivate and appraise

Course Overview

The Diploma in Information Systems Project Management is a five-month part-time programme aimed at prospective or existing project managers who want to develop or enhance their overall project management skills. The course is also applicable to both technical and user managers who need an insight into the process and techniques of project management. Whilst there is some emphasis on the specific issues of information technology, the course is relevant to most business-oriented projects and is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

The program consists of various modules relevant to the functions of general management, project management and people management. Project management tools and techniques are taught, while key issues relating to management of people are explored.

Students will develop a variety of skills on the program, including presentation, interviewing, meeting and stress management skills. Much of the course deals with theories of general management and project management. Students are encouraged by means of discussions, exercises and assignments to adapt these theories to their own working environments, and to develop their own individual, management style

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”
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Duration

The course is run in a part-time format with some full-day workshops at the start, middle and end (2-3 days each). The rest of the sessions are 3-hour seminars held weekly in the evenings. In-house courses may vary in format at the clients’ discretion. Added to the classroom time is the time spent by the delegate on homework, readings, research and assignments

Delegates should ensure that their managers are aware of their intended absence during the sessions, and that their workload is scheduled accordingly.

“The success of a project will depend critically upon the effort, care, and skill you apply in the initial planning.”
Gerald M. Blair

Course Delivery

The course comprises instructor-led training, supplemented by readings, exercises and practical group work.

Workplace assignments, coupled with rich feedback, ensure that the delegate is able to apply the skills directly in the workplace.

“Project success is not the result of spontaneous combustion - you must set yourself on FIRE.”
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Course Prerequisites

Successful past candidates have been drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not exclude any delegate who is strongly motivated to do the course, so there are no strict pre-requisites.

However, we normally recommend that prospective delegates should not consider doing the course until they:

• Have at least 4 years working experience in a role that requires the use of initiative, decision-making, client interaction or problem solving, or a tertiary qualification with 1-2 years work experience

• Have at least a year’s experience working with computer-based business applications, especially on the implementation or project side

To get the most value out of the course, it should be done at the right time in a person’s career. Delegates and their companies will derive maximum benefit from the learning experience if they are able to apply the skills learnt in the workplace during the course. For example:

• They are currently working as, or about to become a project manager

• They have the active support of their managers (and in their home life)

• Are working on projects that are suitable for use as course assignments

• Have a mentor, guide or coach within the company

• Have ready access to a PC for course assignments

“A project manager should keep one eye on the project objective and the other eye on the journey.”
Professor D Smith

Course Assessment

This course has a formal assessment mechanism. To obtain the Diploma in IS Project Management, delegates will need to complete the following assessments:

• Two written assignments

• A business presentation of a detailed project definition report plus the written report

• An examination

• Contribution and participation

Alternative assessments may apply to in-house courses.

“How does a project get 3 months late - one day at a time.”
Fred Brooks

Course Accreditation

FTI was the first IIBAź Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) in South Africa, and is the only EEP in SA to hold Charter status. This specific course is also endorsed by IIBA.

Faculty Training Institute was approved as an Approved Education & Training Provider with the ISETT SETA in January 2003. FTI is currently in the process of applying for full accreditation, conditional on the future structure of SAQA and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). FTI is also actively engaged with various Skills Governing Bodies (SGBs) in ISETT to develop standards and qualifications for business analysts.

This course is widely recognized as a de facto qualification for Business Analysts by more than 100 companies throughout South Africa.

Academically and intellectually, the course assessment is done at senior undergraduate level, which would equate to level 5-6 on the NQF.  

“How does a project get 3 months late - one day at a time.” Fred Brooks
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