New Zealand Diploma in Business (Project Management) (Level 5)

Aim: Learning about ethical behaviour and the bi-cultural requirements of doing business in New Zealand.

Gain a clear understanding of the New Zealand business environment
Operating at a management level requires a sound understanding of all aspects of managing a business in New Zealand. This course will give you the opportunity to review and analyse business entities from a range of perspectives in a New Zealand context.

Understand professional and ethical behaviour  
Learn what professional and ethical standards are expected when doing business in New Zealand. How do you translate these from theory into practice and how do you ensure a shared understanding of these expectations with your team.

Clarity about the bi-cultural nature of New Zealand business
Our business environment is unique with increasing awareness of the need to operate effectively in a bi-cultural environment. Make sure you are aware of what this means for you and your organisation.

Aim: Apply knowledge of core business functions for operational efficiency and effectiveness. Based on case study that flows through all business functions.

Learn legal and economic principles
If you want to succeed in business, it’s essential you have a sound understanding of core legal and economic principles. You can’t afford to make mistakes in this space. This course will provide you with the security of knowing that you have a good understanding of these principles and how they are applicable in a work environment.

Understand the wider business environment
Gain the skills to manage the wider business environment and the potential impact that this might have on your business.

Learn to manage risk
It’s all very well understanding what’s happening in the business environment but how do you translate that into risk management within your business role? This course will help you gain the skills to manage risk associated with changing business influences.

Aim: To analyse environmental influences on a business entity.

Understand the core functions within a business
Core business functions contribute to the smooth operating of a business and its long- term success. This course will give you a sound understanding of what is entailed within various core business functions and how they contribute to the total operational package of a business.

Gain confidence  and improve performance
You need to have a good understanding of business functions to feel comfortable providing advice and support within your organisation.  The knowledge gained on this course will help give you the confidence to contribute and assist others with their performance across the business as a whole.

Aim: To contribute to innovation and change in organisations.

Learn how to identify innovation and change
Successful businesses are constantly looking to innovate and enact change to ensure sustainability. In this course you will learn how to contribute to that process and play a role identifying innovation and change.

Gain confidence in recommending solutions
Get the confidence to recommend changes within your business to help improve organisational performance.

Aim: Apply knowledge of project management to efficiently and effectively manage the project lifecycle.

Project Management is a complex area of expertise with a significant range of tools and techniques available to ensure good project outcomes. This course will introduce you to the fundamental project management principles, attributes, and the project management lifecycle.

Understand the project phases
Project managers take a project from conception and planning to execution, completion, and review. As a project manager you need to have a sound understanding of the core principles and attributes of a project. You also need to understand what occurs at each stage of the project lifecycle so that you can build them in to your management repertoire. This course will ensure you have the foundation knowledge required to operate effectively within the project management environment.

Aim: Understand and apply knowledge of project management methodologies and their importance to the success of projects.

Everyone wants their project to fly. Having a sound and secure understanding of the range of project management methodologies available to effectively manage a project will help ensure your project soars.  This course will give you the base knowledge to understand which Project Management methodologies or frameworks best meets your specific requirements to ensure successful project delivery.

Learn about project methodologies
On this course you will learn about the range of project methodologies available, their history, importance and application.  You will compare methodologies and learn how to select the most appropriate one for the projects you manage. You will gain the confidence to compare and select the best methodology for your specific project.

One size doesn’t fit all
While it’s tempting to use a method that we know and feel familiar with on every project we manage, sometimes it may not be the most appropriate for the job. Picking the wrong methodology can be the reason a project fails.  On this course you will learn how to determine which methodology will be best for your project type to give you the best chance of success.

Aim: Apply knowledge of the selection and use of project management tools in the project environment.

From Gantt charts to Logic Network and Traceability matrix, there is a huge range of project management software available to help you deliver. The modern tools of the project management trade are comprehensive and supportive, and this course will help you know when and how to use the tools to gain maximum advantage and effect.

Understand which tools to select to maximise results
On this course you will learn about the range of software tools available to help you deliver effective projects. These tools will make sure you manage projects effectively and have a strong grasp on deliverables, time frames, resources and budgets. You will also learn which tool is best applied under specific circumstances and project phases. You will also understand about project evaluation and reporting.

Gain confidence in your delivery
 As the person with responsibility for delivery of the project you need to have confidence in your application and knowledge of project tools and software throughout the project lifecycle. Make sure you rule the tools!

Aim: Apply knowledge of project management tools, techniques and methodologies to a project situated in an organisational context.

In this course, you will take the reins leading a project and project team of your own through the project life-cycle. You will gain real life expertise and knowledge and will get to put your new-found knowledge to the test.

Learn the human resource elements of project delivery
Project management is all about pulling together a great team to deliver great results. As project manager you need to understand the HR components that lead to great project delivery. These include principles of effective teams, negotiation and motivation and communication. This course will help you understand the HR components required to deliver within the Project management space.

Gain hands on experience through realistic project delivery
Nothing beats the opportunity to gain real life experience and understanding. On this course you will get the chance to select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to manage and execute your own project in an organisational context.