Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the processes and management practices associated with project management in the Defence environment, particularly as part of the Australian Defence capability management.  The course introduces participants to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and, in particular, to how it can be used to guide Defence project management and develop key Defence capability project artefacts. On completion of the course, attendees will be able to describe the application of project management in Defence including: project management roles and the place of projects in the Defence Capability Program Architecture (CPA); the meaning of integrated project management in Defence; and when and how project management is applied across the capability life cycle. This course also provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the principal project artefacts associated with the capability life cycle: the Joint Capability Need Statement (JCNS), the Operational Concept Document (OCD), the Function and Performance Specification (FPS), Project Execution Strategy (PES) and supporting Project plans. A guided walkthrough of the OCD Development Guide is provided and selected important activities are discussed in detail.

Course Outline

Project Management (PM) Principles: Project basics | Overview of PM frameworks: Managing Successful Programs (MSP), AS 21000, ISO 55000, PMBOK | PMBOK process groups and knowledge areas (KAs)

Brief Revision of Defence Capability Management: Overview of the Defence capability management| Key concepts | Capability Program Architecture (CPA) and the relationship between Program, Project and Product management | Phases of the capability life cycle| Role of IPMs and IPTs | PM as it relates to FIC

PM Principles Applied in Defence: Defence PM implementation based on PMBOK Knowledge Areas (KAs)

Key PM Activities in Defence: Resourcing a Project | Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)| Project Controls including cost estimation; schedule construction; work/project take-on activities

Capability Project Needs and Requirements artefacts: Mission and Systems Engineering for Project Artefacts |Guided walkthrough the Defence Capability Definition Documents (CDD) Guide | Developing the Joint Capability Need Statement (JCNS) | Developing the Operational Concept Document (OCD) | Role of the Function and Performance Specification (FPS)

Capability Project Implementation artefacts: Overview of key Project strategy and planning documents and their relationship to Program and Needs and Requirements artefacts | Developing the Project Execution Strategy (PES) | Developing the Support Concept | Developing the Integrated Project Management Plan (IPMP) | Developing the Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP) | Developing the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)

Course Material

The following resources will be provided to attendees of this course:

1. A PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentations used for the course.