Gain a working knowledge of Project Scope Management

Apply project scope management techniques BSBPMG409

What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of Scope Management
Understand scope planning
Appreciate common issues in project scoping
This course also contains the required knowledge for the unit: BSBPMG409 - Apply project scope management

Requirements
No prior knowledge is required, Project Management Fundamentals is recommended

Description
Projects are the way of doing business and organisations need skilled people who can manage them and operate effectively in a project environment.  As more organisations adopt Project Management as the tool for the implementation of work, these skills are becoming ever so in demand.


Understand and Apply Scope Management.

This program has been drawn from International Project Management Best Practice and developed to meet the requirements of the relevant unit of competence within Nationally Recognised Certificate IV in Project Management Practice in Australia.


This course is delivered in a practical real world context and whilst it is supported by theory it focusses on delivering the practical skills you can apply directly to your projects.


If you are managing projects, working in a project team or affected by projects in one way or another this course is for you.  You will gain a practical insight into scope management exploring the following:


Introduction into Scope Management:


Key Terminology and the importance of Scope Management

Factors which impact Scope

The Project Management Plan and other documents


How to Identify Project Scope


How to review an initiation document

How to set objectives

Validating the problem/opportunity

Tools to explore the project potential


How to Define the Project Scope


The importance of a clear scope

Developing your baseline

Making it measurable

Practical tools for scope definition


How to Navigate the Approvals Process


How to identify approval requirements

Tips for getting your project approved

The Business case

Understanding and defining hold points


How to Control the Project’s Scope


Understanding and minimising Scope Creep

Maximising value and managing the cost of change

Applying simple but effective change controls


How to Verify and Close-Out Scope Management


How to monitor Scope Performance

How to communicate non-conformances

How to Close-out and Review Scope Management


At the end of this program you will have a practical, working understanding of how to manage the scope of the Project.  By completing the activities, you will have met most of the requirements of the Nationally Recognised unit: Apply Scope Management Techniques (BSBPMG401) as part of the Certificate IV in Project Management.


The reason for developing the course

I found that the resources provided to many students undertaking studies in Project Management were lacking.  They were either;


too theoretical, which prevented students applying it to their workplaces;


not engaging, such as books or PDFs;


hard to understand: using complex language to illustrate otherwise simple concepts; or


incorrect, usually written by people without a true and practical understanding of the subject.


Online learning is difficult- I know, I am the worst online student.  As a result, I have designed this course to provide students with an additional resource to enhance their understanding of the topic.  The course is based upon strong theoretical foundations, but delivered in a practical way- so you can apply what you learn to better your projects. 


I have also tried to make the course engaging using a mix of visual and auditory delivery accompanied by tasks which you can use to test your knowledge and apply the concepts.  I have also tried to approach the subject in a casual way, which will hopefully make it a fun learning experience.


I have tried to keep the language to its simplest form, explaining industry words as I progress through the course.  This will enable you to understand the vocabulary used in Project Management, without being confused by it. 




Who this course is for:
This course has been designed for those; new to project management, working in project teams or a project environment or managing small to medium scaled projects. This course is highly recommended for anyone studying the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB41515)