In an increasingly project-driven world, adept project managers are more in demand than ever before. PMI® professional certification ensures you are equipped to meet the demands of projects in virtually any industry with any project management methodology for employers across the globe. This course is ideal for project managers looking to become accredited, or pursuing certification in recognition of their skills and experience. It will also assist in preparing students for the PMI® certification exam.
Best Practices in Project Management is an online program that will give you insights into the best practices for strategically and ethically managing projects to reach planned goals and expected outcomes.
In this professional development course, you will gain insights into the key concepts relating to business ethics, and explore the values underlying ethical decisions and behaviours.
You will also study the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and learn how to capture, analyse and use the knowledge of the project lessons learned.
On completion of this course, you will be able to professionally manage a variety of projects (including your own blossoming career!) with accredited skills and enhanced knowledge.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Exploring ethics standards and core values
- Defining aspirational and mandatory standards
- Exploring core values: responsibility
- Exploring core values: respect
- Exploring core values: fairness
- Exploring core values: honesty
- Applying PMI® ethical standards in a project
- Ethics in multicultural environments
- Managing ethical dilemmas
Dealing with ethical dilemmas
Unit 2 - Ethics and project management
- Ethics in project management
- Understanding business ethics
- Identifying ethical dilemmas in projects
- Recognizing the benefits of ethical management
- PMI® code of ethics and standards
- Code of ethics and professional conduct
- Identifying ethics values
- Introducing responsibility and respect
- Introducing fairness and honesty
- Governing ethical standards: inappropriate behaviour
- Governing ethical standards: complaints review
Unit 3 - Capturing, analysing, and using project lessons learned
- What are lessons learned?
- Managing a project’s knowledge base
- The lessons learned process
- Gather lessons learned information
- Conduct a lessons learned meeting
- Analyse lessons learned information
- Share and adopt lessons learned
- Documenting lessons learned
- Tools for continuous improvement
- Collecting and utilising lessons learned
Unit 4 - Strategically focused project management
- Managing projects for strategic alignment
- Business strategy overview
- Project strategy and alignment
- The evolving role of the project manager
- Maintaining strategic alignment
- Business environment analysis
- Project benefits analysis
- Project stakeholder impact
- Communicating about the project charter
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Managing strategic alignment
Assessment
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to ensure your competency is industry relevant. You will not be benchmarked against other students.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
In this course, you will be assessed via multiple-choice questions to determine your mastery of details and specific knowledge gained during your studies to achieve a ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ result.
Benefits of Multiple-Choice Assessments
- Appropriate for assessing students’ mastery of details and specific knowledge.
- Can be used to assess both simple knowledge and complex concepts.
- Questions can be answered quickly to accurately assess a students’ mastery of many topics relatively quickly.
- Assessment can be quickly and reliably scored to achieve a ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ result.
- As the answers are visible, multiple-choice questions offer the opportunity for the continuation of the learning process, offering educational value.
Testimonials
Was great. Have now enrolled in a longer course and enjoying that too so far!
B. Christie, Rosslyn, QLD | Best Practices in Project Management
The course was good and thorough and strengthened a lot of on the job experience of mine
V. Poynter, Mount Cotton, QLD | Best Practices in Project Management
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 15 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, transcripts of video lectures and other learning resources are available for printing via our elearning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Project Managers
- Project Administrator Assistant
- Project Administrator Officer
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