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| 1. |
 What
does the program cover? |
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The program is more intensive than the
6 day Project Management: Principles and Framework program. It is
spread over 15 days of classroom instruction and divided into four
modules over 13 weeks.
The duration of the first module is 6
days consisting of 45 classroom hours. This module is similar in
scope and content to the Project Management: Principles and Framework
program. Three modules of 3, 4 and 4 days duration follow the first
module.
The concepts of this program conform to
PMBOK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) 2004 of the Project
Management Institute, USA. It includes detailed instruction
in:
- Self-assessment exercises for leadership and team management
learning
- Instruction in cost estimating techniques
- Instruction in various financial criteria for selection of a
project
- Earned Value Management using a detailed hands-on exercise
- Templates and checklists for project risk analysis
- Demonstration of Decision Tree Analysis and "@Risk"
Monte Carlo simulation techniques
- A 2-day session with hands-on practice of using Microsoft Projects
2000 features
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| 2. |
What
is the pedagogy of the program? |
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The course conforms to PMBOK® 2000
of the Project Management Institute, USA. The domain instruction
includes:
- Classroom lectures using audio-visual aids and Power Point slides.
Individual participants have access to a microphone for participation.
- Pre-class literature made available in soft as well as hard
copy. Quiz based on the learning material.
- Group discussions
- Case studies and participatory games
- Computer simulation hands-on exercises
- Post-class assignments, assessment and individual counselling
based on the assignment
- In-class quizzes
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| 3. |
Is
the APPM program recognized by industry? |
| A. |
S.P. Jain Institute of Management &
Research (SPJIMR) has ranked consistently among the Top 10 Business
Schools in India. All programs of the Institute are recognized across
industry.
SPJIMR is a Registered Education Provider
of the Project Management Institute (PMI, USA). For several defense
and other turnkey projects in the US, Project Managers with a PMP®
(Project Management Professional) certification from PMI is a mandatory
requirement or a preferred qualification.
The Project Management: Principles and
Framework program prepares the participant for PMP® certification.
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| 4. |
Who
conducts the program? |
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The faculty consists of industry practitioners
and faculty of the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
with a solid track record in Project Management.
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| 5. |
What
is the program duration? |
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The APPM (Masters Certificate in
Project Management) program is a 4-module, 17-day program spread over
13 weeks.
The first module is conducted over 6 days at a stretch (Monday
to Saturday). The subsequent modules (Modules 2 to 4) are conducted
with a gap of approximately 4 weeks between two modules. The program
hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Where
is the program conducted? |
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The program is conducted at the S.P.
Jain Institute of Management & Research
Munshi Nagar
Dadabhai Road
Andheri (W)
Mumbai - 400058.
Tel: +91-22-26237454/2401 Ext: 362
Fax: +91-22-26237042
E-mail: cpm@spjimr.ernet.in |
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| 7. |
What
is the number of participants in each batch? |
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The size of the program has been restricted
to a maximum of 30 participants.
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| 8. |
What
is the fee for the program? |
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The program fee is Rs. 95,000(Rupees
Ninety Five Thousand)
A participant who has enrolled for specific modules pays for the
selected modules.
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| 9. |
Does
the Institute offer a discount to individuals or companies? |
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Yes, the Institute offers a 10% discount
on course fees for companies sponsoring 4 or more participants. Also,
the Institute's alumni and participants from the social services sector
can avail of a 10% discount on course fees. |
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| 10. |
Can
course fees be adjusted against the next program in the event of no-show? |
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Only genuine cases will be considered. |
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| 11. |
Does
the Institute conduct online PM programs? |
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The S.P. Jain Institute of Management
& Research is in the process of establishing an online program
shortly for the benefit of participants who cannot visit the Institute. |
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| 12. |
What
are the minimum educational and professional qualifications for the
program? |
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To be eligible for the program, you
must be a graduate with a Bachelors Degree and a working professional
with a minimum 5 years of project related experience. Alternatively,
you must be a diploma holder with project related experience of 7
years. |
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| 13. |
When
will the next program be conducted? |
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Upcoming programs are announced on
the web site from time to time. Generally, the Institute holds this
program every quarter. |
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| 14. |
How
do I register for the program? |
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If you fulfil the eligibility criteria,
download the registration form, fill it and courier or personally
submit the completed application form along with a copy of your CV,
degree certificate and payment in the form of a DD or a local cheque
in favour of S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai.
Alternatively, you may enroll online.
Please note that admission is subject to review of eligibility
criteria by the faculty.
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| 15. |
Can
study material be purchased without attending the program? |
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No, the Institute does not disseminate
course material without program participation.
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APPM (Advanced Program in Project Management)
