Learning Outcomes

About Construction

Cost Management

Construction Costs

Lesson Summary

This module covers the construction industry's economic impact and delves into cost management in construction projects. It discusses the importance of construction cost management, the types of construction costs, and different cost management systems.

Cost Planning

Construction Cost Plan

Cost Monitoring and Controlling

This module focuses on construction cost planning. It explains the typical components of the construction cost plan and the cost-control measures. Then, it dives into the most important issues to be considered during the control and monitoring stage, as well as the common tools and techniques used to manage construction costs.

Executing the Cost Plan

Managing the Challenges of Construction Costs

The Action Plan

This module elaborates on the execution stage of construction cost management. It discusses the main features required for an effective cost management plan. Then, it addresses common challenges that affect the project cost and concludes with a detailed prescription for the effective practice of construction cost management.

Construction Cost Management - Course Assessment

Learn how to effectively manage costs in construction projects using advanced project management concepts.

Construction Cost Management

This free online course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering construction cost management in practice. It provides the advanced knowledge needed to be implemented for construction projects to keep the construction budget under control throughout the project lifecycle. Whether you're a construction engineer, quantity surveyor, cost estimator, project manager, or part of a construction project team, this course is for you. Don't miss it.

Engineering and Its Management

What Is the Engineering Project Management?

Why Engineering Project Management?

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to Engineering Management and Project Management and how they are interrelated. It starts by defining the concepts of Engineering and Engineering Management. Then, it provides an overview of Project Management and explains how it enhances Engineering Management.

Management Categories

PMI - PMBOK, 6th

PMI - PMBOK, 7th: The Standard for Project Management

PMI - PMBOK, 7th: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

This module aims to provide you with a brief overview of the different types of management, how you can distinguish between them, and where project management fits in. It also covers the two global project management approaches that are used by organizations and delve into the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework in detail.

Engineering Project Management Tasks

Engineering Project Management Responsibilities

Success of Engineering Projects

This module focuses on the role of project management in engineering projects. It explains why project management is preferable to engineering management and describes the critical tasks and responsibilities to be held by the engineering project manager. It also sheds light on the impact of project culture on project success.

Engineering Project Management - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage engineering projects using the basic concepts of project management, focusing on the PMI approach.

Engineering Project Management

This course will provide a comprehensive background about project management knowledge and practice and how it can be adapted to engineering projects to maintain success and stay competitive and involved. Whether you are a fresh graduate engineer, pursuing a project management degree, practicing engineering management, or are part of an engineering project team, you are invited to this free online course. Don't miss it.

Introduction to Agile Project Management

Agile Values and Principles

Leading an Agile Team

In this module, you'll be introduced to Agile project management(APM), its history and its benefits. You'll learn about the Agile Manifesto and how it can be used by development teams to operate more effectively. You'll learn about the 12 supporting principles of Agile and the role of leaders in Agile project management.

Agile Project Management - Assessment

Learn how to implement Agile principles to enhance your project management skills in this free online management course.

Agile Project Management

Are you looking to transform the way you manage projects? If so, this course explains how companies worldwide use Agile project management to increase efficiency, reduce costs and deliver projects on time. This course provides the skills and knowledge required to manage Agile projects and organise teams successfully, particularly in the field of software development. We go through the Agile manifesto that lays out its values, techniques and more.

Introduction to Oil and Gas Management

Managing Pipeline and Risk Analysis

Communication Management and Safety

This module will introduce you to oil and gas project management and economics. Learners will acquire knowledge of the pipeline integrity management program and the common risks management techniques in oil and gas projects. You will be taught the importance of effective communication at the workplace and techniques for conflict resolution.

Oil and Gas Management - Health and Safety - Course assessment

Learn how to manage an oil and gas project while following health and safety guidelines in this free online course.

Oil and Gas Management - Health and Safety

Have you ever wondered how oil and gas projects are planned, managed and safely executed? This course divides the oil and gas projects into three stages, explaining their financial and technical requirements to protect the health and safety of workers and the environment. Explore how to plan, control and manage projects in the oil and gas industry as well as how to lead teams effectively by setting shared organisational goals.

Introduction to Project Management & Its Phases

11 Considerations for Project Success

Essential Steps for Writing a Project Management Plan

Role of the Project Manager and PMP Certfication

Steps of PMP Certificate Application and Its Importance

This module will present the basics of project management, its different phases, and its dimensions. It includes the areas for project management, their examples, and the steps for writing a project plan. Additionally, it explains the project planning matrix, the project manager's role, the PMP exam certification, and the steps to apply for it.

PMP Project Management - Fundamental Concepts for Beginners - Course Assessment

This is a free course for newcomers to project management who want to learn what sitting the official PMP exam entails.

PMP Project Management - Fundamental Concepts for Beginners

Immerse yourself in this beginner’s project management course that covers all the fundamental topics to achieve PMP certification. You will learn the five dimensions of project management, organizational goals, PMP lifecycle, and the steps to complete a project successfully. As a result, you will master the ability to write a project plan, learn the roles of a project manager, and discover the essentials of the PMP certification examination.

Introduction to Process Planning

Operations Planning and People Management

Communication Planning and Interpersonal Relationships

In this module, you will explore the concept of process planning, as well as the differences between project management and program management, along with the essential prerequisites for process planning. Key topics covered include: the importance of a business plan, operations planning, people management planning, and communication planning.

Strategic Process Planning for Project Management - Course Assessment

This free online course explores the key elements of process planning in organizational projects to ensure efficiency.

Strategic Process Planning for Project Management

Organizations often manage multiple projects, with essential processes that drive the delivery of goods and services. This course delves into strategies for streamlining these processes to ensure they align with and support the achievement of organizational goals. Enroll today to learn effective measures for enhancing the integration of projects and processes, enabling a more efficient operations that lead to overall organizational success.

About Municipal Engineering

Municipal Engineering Functions

Municipal Engineering Tasks and Responsibilities

This module provides an in-depth exploration of municipal engineering, encompassing its essence, significance, and contribution to the advancement and sustenance of urban communities. It delves into municipal entities' duties and obligations, clarifies the municipal engineer's pivotal role, and examines the essential skill set.

Project Types

Project Tools and Techniques

Projects Management

This module focuses on municipal engineering projects, explaining the typical project categories and future requirements. It also covers the common tools and techniques used to fulfill project objectives and concludes with navigating major project management aspects, including approaches, lifecycle, and governance.

Engineering Framework

Challenges and Obstacles

The Best Practices

This module offers a comprehensive exploration of municipal engineering practice. It covers the engineering framework, typical organization structures, system components, and service provision. It also addresses common challenges affecting engineering practice and concludes with a detailed prescription for effective municipal engineering.

Practical Municipal Engineering: Managing Public Works & Urban Projects- Course Assessment

Learn to plan & execute municipal engineering projects with this free course using advanced project management concepts.

Practical Municipal Engineering: Managing Public Works and Urban Projects

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the municipal engineering profession, encompassing its significance, duties, project types, project management, and best practices. It culminates with a detailed manual for achieving success in municipal engineering. Whether you're a civil engineer, municipal engineer, or part of a municipal project team, this course is tailored for you. Seize this opportunity and take your skills to the next level.

Foundations of Results-Based Management

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Learning, Adaptation and Organisational Culture

Mastering Results-Based Management (RBM): From Planning to Impact - Assessment

Learn how to apply RBM in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in this free online training course.

Mastering Results-Based Management (RBM): From Planning to Impact

This practical course equips project and programme professionals with knowledge and tools to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate initiatives through a results-focused lens. Learners will master key concepts, including results chains, Theories of Change, logical frameworks, SMART indicators, and performance measurement frameworks. The course will enable participants to build skills to track progress and make evidence-based decisions.

Fundamentals of Project Management

Project Scheduling

Communications in Project Management

Reporting and Tracking of a Project

Learn the fundamentals of Project Management and how to estimate project schedules in this module. You will gain insights into the concepts of communication tools used in project management. Continue your journey to understand project deliverables and project reporting.

Project Management: The Basics - Course Assessment

In this free online course, you'll learn the fundamentals of sound project management like scheduling and reporting.

Project Management: The Basics

Master the basic concepts of project management to handle a time-limited enterprise effectively. Project management plays a significant role in achieving outcomes no matter what field you work in. New projects, from engineering and construction to software development and marketing, demand effective management. This course includes how to timetable activities, communicate schedules and deadlines effectively, and report on the status of projects.

Introducing the Agile Scrum Framework

Agile Principles and Sprints

Requirements and User Stories

Product Backlogs, Estimation and Velocity

In this module, you'll be introduced to the Agile Scrum method and its benefits in project management and software development. We discuss the roles, activities, and artefacts that make up the Scrum framework. You'll learn about the principles of Agile, sprints including the concept of product backlogs, estimation and velocity.

Course Assessment - An Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Become a master of Agile Scrum technique and maximise your efficiency in project management with this free online course

An Introduction to Agile and Scrum

Agile and Scrum are closely related methodologies that provide a flexible and efficient approach to project management and software development. This course will introduce you to the Agile Scrum method and its benefits in project management. You'll learn about the roles, activities, and artefacts that make up the Scrum framework. We'll explain the principles of Agile, sprints, including the concept of product backlogs, estimation and velocity.

Basic Structuring of Organizational Teams

Forming an Effective Team

How Can Quality Engineers Facilitate the Projects?

This module discusses various aspects of forming and managing organizational teams. It also specifically mentions the role of quality engineers in facilitating a project by selecting the team members, supporting them, and modifying their skills. The module also enables the quality engineers to take initiatives in leading quality projects.

Leadership Essentials - Driving Quality Projects - Assessment

Use the leadership skills found in this free online leadership course to inspire teams and improve project management.

Leadership Essentials - Driving Quality Projects

Forming and managing new teams can be challenging for organizational leaders and managers. This task becomes even more difficult when completing projects that are concerned with quality assurance. This leadership training course provides the leadership principles you need to form, manage, modify and support teams across an organization. We also explain the role that quality engineers play in ensuring the quality of your products and processes.

Tug of War

Seal the Deal

Act SMART

Assert Yourself

Where Did the Day Go?

What First?

I Prefer the Carrot

From Form to Perform

Strength Far and Wide

The topics in this module are designed to engage the learner and deliver learning which sticks. Aimed primarily at junior or aspirational managers, each of the topics is designed to hit hard and fast. Core skills are stripped to the bone, allowing exploration of only the essential elements. These fundamentals will encourage the learner to learn about the basics and use this knowledge to start making a difference immediately.

Essential Management Skills for the Workplace - Course Assessment

Learn about key time and change management skills to make you a better manager with this management skills course.

Essential Management Skills for the Workplace

This free online Essential Management Skills course will guide you along the path of becoming a better manager and leader. You will learn about the qualities of assertiveness and emotional intelligence, effective task prioritisation, increasing motivation, and developing real and virtual teams. It also covers change management and workplace bargaining practices. Showcase your potential at work with this free online course.

The Basics of Project Management

Organizational Project Management

Starting the Project 2

Planning the Work 2

Creating the Budget

Planning Wrap Up

Working the Plan and Risk Management

Monitor and Control

Risk Monitoring and Control

Wrapping Up the Project

Project Management's Fundamentals - Assessment

Learn how to effectively carry out the different processes of project management with this free online course.

Project Management's Fundamentals

This free online course on project management is designed to help you build foundational and advanced-level knowledge in managing projects of any kind. You will learn how to successfully initiate, plan, execute and close a project. The course is tailored to also help you build your proficiency in using project management information systems as you will be shown how to undertake the aforementioned processes using Microsoft Teams.

Learning Objectives

Principles of Agile Development

Sprints and Sprint Planning

Iterations, Backlog requirements, and Scrum meetings

Iterations

Summary of Agile - Principles and Methodology

This module introduces the Agile Methodology and the differences between traditional and agile development. Key Agile principles are explored along with a step by step process on how to develop project teams, including the three roles of Scrum. Sprint planning and Release are discussed, including such topics as project scheduling, planning, estimations and dialing in a budget. Finally, mid-sprint events and agile iterations are explained.

User Stories

User Stories - Estimations

Definition of Done and Agile Testing

In this module you will be introduced to User Stories and Agile Testing as they relate to the Agile Methodology. Topics of discussion will include writing and prioritizing effective User Stories along with identifying different agile testing methods.

Managing Requirements

Managing Change and Risk

Best Practices for Iterative Management

This module discusses Agile Project Management, including how to update product backlog, identify reasons for change, manage risk, communicate change in requirements and apply best practices for iterative management.

Agile Essentials - Course Assessment

This free online agile methodology course will teach you about the number one choice in software development.

Agile Essentials: A Practical Guide to the Agile Process

This free online Agile Methodology course is a quick and practical guide to the agile process. The course offers clear yet concise explanations about all the steps in agile development. In addition to the general overview and principles of the Agile methodology, the course covers writing effective user stories, user story estimations, iterations, backlog, scrum, agile project management, risk management, and best practices in agile development.

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