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- Debbie Burnett
- 17/Feb/2009 14:03
Starting with Rail-Tech Euroupe 2009, PMProfessional will be offering it's highly successful 'Managing Rail Infrastructure Projects' course to the European market.
“Managing Rail Infrastructure Projects” is designed specifically for the rail sector and presents a current best practice in the management of rail projects. It is based on a review of a wide range of project management methodologies including current industry best practice and recognised project management bodies of knowledge. It specifically looks at the application of the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) to a structured stage gate process for managing rail projects. Using a realistic high speed railway case study, the course takes a practical and pragmatic approach the management of rail projects, with a real focus on developing the skills of delegates through hands on exercises and syndicate work. The course is delivered by tutors with many decades of experience delivering complex projects and training in the rail sector.
The benefits of this training course will be:
- Staff with increased confidence and capability to plan, execute and deliver complex rail projects.
- An understanding of the benefits of a structured approach to project management based on the practical application of the PMIBOK® to rail projects.
- An understanding of how your own organisation’s approach benchmarks against best practice.
"The course itself was exactly what I was hoping for. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have taken a lot from it and now have a thirst for knowledge on more of the areas covered within the course. The course materials and resources were of a very high standard and very well laid out. I enjoyed the practical exercises and also the case study. I found this a very valuable exercise."
Project Manager, Irish Rail
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Explain the principles, practices, tools and techniques of project management
- Describe how project management processes are integrated to implement rail infrastructure projects
- Discuss the key roles and responsibilities in project management
- Be able to apply proven management skills, processes and tools to better deliver rail infrastructure projects
- Consolidate existing knowledge and experience with established good rail infrastructure project practices
- Confidently manage re-scoping and re-budgeting exercises during execution
- Have utilised the knowledge and practised the skills acquired
For details of this course in Europe contact Europoint b.v., P.O. Box 822, 3700 AV Zeist Laan van Beek en Royen 41, 3701 AK Zeist, The Netherlands, Tel. +31 30 6981 800
For details of this course in the UK contact PMProfessional Learning, Bourne End Business Park, Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Tel. +44(0) 1628 552880 or email learning@pmprofessional.com