module 5 Project Management

Module Overview

This unit provides an individual with an awareness of the tools and techniques used in project management and how these generic concepts are applied in a nuclear context through case studies applicable to the sector.

The main outcomes are that an individual will;-

Understand the importance of requirements capture, management and acceptance criteria.
Awareness of the ‘nuclear’ stakeholders and their role in agreeing acceptance criteria with their different levels of involvement at various project stages; the importance of stakeholder management to realise successful outcomes at each stage of the project life cycle in delivery of nuclear projects
Understand the different roles involved in delivering nuclear projects including regulatory and technical governance.
Understand the potential threat and significance of scope creep and importance of change control in the delivery of nuclear projects.
Understand the critical drivers in cost, time and quality and the significance of how the requirement to deliver robust safety cases influence this relationship.
Demonstrate an understanding of Quality assurance management systems applicable to the delivery of project delivery and how this supports decision making in an organisation.
Understand the importance of producing PMPs that define the key roles and processes that lead to successful delivery including resource identification, procurement and management.
Understand the importance of including stage gates and independent reviews in scheduling technical solutions and cost estimates.
Understand the importance of independence in the delivery of nuclear work, that the technical decisions may have different drivers independent of the project.
Understand the risk processes involved in the delivery of nuclear work and the PM techniques required to support.

The module comprises 4 units, all of which are mandatory

Assessment

Outcomes will be assessed by one of the following mechanisms

written examination
structured interview to assess how behaviours have been embedded by the learner
work based case study from the candidates own role in the organisation

Booking Information

For more information contact Aston Business School or 20|20 Business Insight direct

Aston Business School

Course is run over two days. To register please use Aston's online Booking Form.

Overnight accomodation for Aston

Classic Bedrooms - £67.80 per night

Standard Bedrooms - £76.50 per night

Superior Bedrooms - £90.00per night

Dinner is an additional £18.30 + VAT on top.

20|20 Business Insight

At 20|20 the course duration is 5 days and the cost is £1900 +VAT, the course is scheduled to run 9th-13th July in Manchester 3rd-7th September in London and 8th-12th October in Bristol. The course is the APM Project Management Professional Course (Nuclear specific) & APMP Exam (exam fee is included in the overall price)

Or you can use the booking form below for 20|20

Further Information