Study Processes for Resource Projects
Course commences 4 October 2023
Explore the multi-disciplinary components of studies, between exploration and operations.
Quick facts
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 Course Type |
 Next Intake |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
20 hours
|
100% online |
Short course |
4 October 2023 |
Up to 20 |
English |
Course overview
Study Processes for Resource Projects examines the role of the different contributors to ensure technical discipline and that risk is managed to prepare successful business cases.
In creating a consistent roadmap for preparing and evaluating Projects, the course provides a framework for ensuring the right tasks are pursued at the right time, and the steps needed to present information in a compelling way.
The course will provide participants the tools they need to inform decision making to advance studies at key project milestones and support evaluation. The course shares the stages in a project development study process – from scoping through to front-end engineering and design. By following a structured process, course participants can ensure a standardised approach that can be applied across resource projects.
Course pricing
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Course commences 4 October
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Who should attend?
Project managers
Influence project progression through key milestones and approval gates; and better understand how to interpret cases put to you for approval
Study managers
Learn how to follow processes required to craft compelling proposals to secure support for your projects
Exploration managers
Learn how to present information in a way that creates a compelling argument for investors
Learning objectives
- Describe the characteristics and activities associated with study development and study progress, between exploration and operations
- Explain the concept and actions towards ensuring the quality of studies
- Define the role and components of study processes
- Outline study requirements that feed into a robust business case
Course structure
The five-week course is a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience, taking learners approximately 20 hours to complete. Please note the live sessions are not mandatory. The virtual classrooms will be recorded and available on the same day for participants who are unable to attend the live event. Course content includes:
- Live virtual classrooms
- Videos of interviews with various subject matter experts
- Additional resources and readings
- Group discussion forums
- Learning activities in the form of short test questions
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
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Study Processes for Resource Projects
Facilitator
Lisa Park
Karl van Olden
Peter Fairfield
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course.
How long will the course take?
The full course is estimated to take about 20 hours of learning. Participants will have access to the course platform for five weeks to complete all modules.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two intakes each year.
Do I have to attend the live sessions?
No, all virtual classrooms are recorded and made available on the learning platform for participants who are unable to attend the live session.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
At the moment, no, but we will be looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.