Project Engineering Courses
Project Engineering Courses
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I am a Machine Design Engineer moving into a Project Engineering role. Although I have a the basic principal of managing a project I would be keen to better myself. I come from West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and would be most grateful if anybody could tell me if there are any relevant courses out there?
Regards,
Paul
Regards,
Paul





RE: Project Engineering Courses
A powerful tool is MS Project, which facilitates the scheduling and updating function. My projects are scheduled with % complete, weeks, start date, finish date, resources, comments, etc. It is something I review and update almost daily. And you can forward it to your boss and contacts.
Tracking expenditures is interesting. You should have an S curve of cumm. money spent vs. time. It ramps up in the beginning, follows a more or less constant rate, then it tapers off at the end.
RE: Project Engineering Courses
This is the Project management Institure and they offer courses leading to the designation PMP or Project management Professional.
Rick Kitson MBA P.Eng
Construction Project Management
From conception to completion
www.kitsonengineering.com
RE: Project Engineering Courses
I would recommend the courses that Lancaster University run. I completed their Certificate course a year ago. This course is a 9 month course based on modules completed on campus along with written assignments. The course covers all aspects of project management and is applicable no matter what industry you are working in. People on my course came from backgrounds such as Glaxo Smithkline, BAE system, NHS, CO OP Bank, etc. Cost was £3000, but I think it was well worth it. Contact Christine Murrell at Lancaster University for more details. Course is also accredited by IMechE.
They also run each module of the certificate course as a stand alone course, if your budget is limited. If you are feeling keen, they do a Masters course as well.
And as you are based in West Yorks, not too far to travel too!
I'd be please to tell you more if you want to know.
RE: Project Engineering Courses
Please contact me if you need further info.
Regards
bmoj@telus.net
The Project Doctor
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