overview

This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to manage aerospace engineering projects effectively. The course will cover project management principles, tools, and techniques, as well as the specific challenges and considerations associated with aerospace engineering projects.

Course Duration: 28 Hours (8 hours e-learning)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of project management and its application in aerospace engineering projects
• Develop skills to plan and execute aerospace engineering projects effectively
• Learn techniques for managing project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Understand the importance of risk management in aerospace engineering projects

Course Outline:

I. Introduction to Aerospace Engineering Project Management (4 hours)

• Overview of project management
• Differences between aerospace engineering projects and other types of projects
• Project management framework

II. Project Planning and Initiation (6 hours)

• Project initiation and planning
• Work breakdown structure
• Schedule development and management
• Budget development and management

III. Project Execution and Control (6 hours)

• Project execution and control
• Resource allocation and management
• Performance monitoring and control
• Change management

IV. Risk Management in Aerospace Engineering Projects (4 hours)

• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Project risk management planning
• Contingency planning and management

V. Stakeholder Management (4 hours)

• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Managing conflicts and expectations

VI. Project Closeout (4 hours)

• Project closeout process
• Lessons learned
• Project evaluation

E-Learning Activities (8 hours)

• Online lectures and presentations
• Interactive quizzes and assignments
• Discussion forums and group projects
• Case studies and simulations

Assessment Methods:

• Online quizzes and assignments (30%)
• Group project (30%)
• Case study analysis (40%)