Program Overview

Centre for Continuing Education

The Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney offers a diverse range of professional development short courses. These courses are designed to enhance career prospects and provide opportunities for personal growth.

Course Subjects

The Centre for Continuing Education offers courses in various subjects, including:

• Business and management
  • Business communication
  • Business strategy
  • Business writing
  • Cultural competence and diversity
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Organisational psychology
  • Sales and customer service
• English
• HSC preparation (years 10-12)
  • HSC biology
  • HSC business studies
  • HSC chemistry
  • HSC economics
  • HSC English
  • HSC mathematics
  • HSC physics
  • Year 11 (Revision)
  • Years 10-12 study and essay skills
• Humanities and culture
  • Creative writing
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
• Information technology
  • Adobe
  • AI and machine learning courses
  • Data analysis and analytics
  • Google
  • Microsoft
• Language
  • Arabic
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
• Marketing
  • Digital marketing
  • Marketing communications
  • Product development
• Project management
  • Agile methodology courses
  • Change management for projects
  • Stakeholder and people management
  • Technical project management skills

Project Risk Management Course

The Project Risk Management course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of risk management principles and practices. The course aims to equip participants with the skills to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in projects.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the Project Risk Management course are:

• To provide participants with a sound understanding of risk management processes and strategies
• To equip participants with the skills to identify potential project risks, assess their impact, and apply appropriate risk response strategies
• To enhance participants' ability to safeguard project success and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the Project Risk Management course, participants should be able to:

• Identify and categorize potential risks that can affect project objectives
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analyses to prioritize risks based on their probability and impact
• Develop effective risk response plans to address identified risks
• Implement risk monitoring and control processes to track and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate risk status and mitigation strategies effectively to stakeholders
• Create a comprehensive risk management plan that integrates with overall project planning

Course Content

The Project Risk Management course covers the following topics:

• Introduction to project risk management
• Key risk management concepts and terminology
• Risk management processes
• Developing a risk management plan
• Risk identification techniques
• Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Risk response planning (avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept)
• Implementing risk monitoring and control mechanisms
• Risk communication strategies
• Case studies: real-world project risk management scenarios
• Tools and techniques for risk documentation (risk registers, risk matrices)
• Post-project risk review and continuous improvement

Course Duration and Delivery

The Project Risk Management course is delivered over 1 session, with a total duration of 8 hours. The course is available in face-to-face and online formats.

Intended Audience

The Project Risk Management course is suitable for anyone required to assess and manage risks as part of their role. The intended audience includes:

• Project managers and coordinators
• Project team members involved in project planning and execution
• Individuals seeking to improve their ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
• Anyone responsible for safeguarding project objectives and ensuring project success

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of project management principles is recommended but not mandatory.

Recommended Reading

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 6th Edition, Project Management Institute
• The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects, Project Management Institute

Organisational Training

The Centre for Continuing Education offers organisational training and development programs designed to meet the needs of workplaces. These programs can be tailored to address specific training requirements and are available for groups of six or more.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Centre for Continuing Education and its courses are available on the website. These questions cover topics such as course enrollment, payment, and refunds.

About Us

The Centre for Continuing Education is part of the University of Sydney and has been offering courses since 1886. The Centre is committed to providing high-quality education and training programs that enhance career prospects and promote personal growth.

Contact

For more information about the Centre for Continuing Education and its courses, please visit the website or contact the Centre directly.