DCC Certified Document Controller Training Course
Best Practices in Document Control
Instructor-Led Course
Course summary
This course covers the best practices of Document Control with a very practical and hands-on approach, and it goes through all the components, the core expert topics and activities of the profession.
It also defines the theory, the scope, the boundaries and the ethics of the profession.
This course is both for:
- Beginners in Document Control: this course gives a robust foundation for the profession, explains all the tasks and responsibilities, and contains numerous workshops and tutorials. You will acquire competencies that can be applied to day-to-day work.
- Experienced Document Controllers: Most Document Controllers learnt the discipline 'on-the-job'. This course consolidates basics, formalises knowledge and deepens competences. It allows experienced Document Controllers to compare their experience with common / best practices and to get recognised through the certification examination.
- And for everyone, it's a great opportunity to network and share experience with other Document Control professionals.
At the end of this course, professionals can get certified by taking our internationally recognized certification examination.
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DURATION
- Face to face: 2.5 days
- Live online: 4 x 0.5 days
COURSE FEE
- US Dollars 1300 USD
- Pound Sterling 975 GBP
- Euros 1120 EUR
- Singapore Dollars 1800 SGD
- Malaysian Ringgits 5095 MYR
- Australian Dollars 1725 AUD
- Canadian Dollars 1650 CAD
- Other Currencies (convert)
Course content
1. Introduction to Document Control
What is Document Control and the role of the Document Controller
2. The Basics of Document Control
Document control checks and gatekeeping
3. Document Identification
How to make sure that document are identifiable
Means of identification (numbering, metadata, document description, file naming…)
4. Document Classifying, Filing & Information Security
How to organise documents and manage information security
5. Documents Lifecycle
What is the lifecycle of technical documents? Document creation, modification, review cycle, comments, approval: How to manage documents at each step of their life
How to avoid misuse of obsolete documents
6. Document Distribution
How to ensure an efficient and relevant distribution of documents
7.A Project Document Control
Specifics of Project Document Control ; Managing deliverables; Flow of project documents
Interactions with Client, Contractors, Sub-contractors, Suppliers, Vendors
Master Deliverable Register (MDR)
7.B Unit 7-B: As-Built and Final Documentation
Specifics of As-Built / Final Documentation
Document Controller tasks during As-Built phase
8. Document Control Procedures and Specifications
Why do we need procedures? Which subjects should be included in a Document Control Procedure?
9. Electronic Document Management Systems
Which software packages are used by Document Controllers? What are the functionalities of Document Control Software Packages? How can it help Document Controllers?
10. Interactions with project teams, engineering teams, managers
How to support technical teams? How to manage work pressure? How to manage difficult situations?
Certification Examination
The course includes an individual 3-hour certification examination.
Locations & Dates
All our courses are delivered in English language
Face-to-Face
All our courses are delivered in English language (including all of the above face-to-face sessions)
Virtual Classroom (live online)
Live online course sessions (virtual classroom)
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Option 1 From Monday 12-Jun to Thursday 15-Jun-2023 (+ 0.5 day for certification examination)
4 half-days (fixed dates, 4 hours per day) + 0.5 half-day for exam (flexible date) |
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§UK, Ireland: 3pm to 7pm §Netherlands, Germany , France and other Central Europe Timezone: 4pm to 8pm §Qatar, Saudi Arabia: 5pm to 9pm §United Arab Emirates, Oman, Azerbaijan: 6pm to 10pm |
§US / Canada – Pacific time: 7am to 11am §US / Canada – Mountain time: 8am to 12pm §US / Canada – Central time: 9am to 1pm §US / Canada – Eastern time: 10am to 2pm |
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Option 2 From Monday 24-Jul to Thursday 27-Jul-2023 (+ 0.5 day for certification examination)
4 half-days (fixed dates, 4 hours per day) + 0.5 half-day for exam (flexible date) |
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§Perth, Singapore, Brunei: 2pm to 6pm §Brisbane: 4pm to 8pm §Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne: 4pm to 8pm §New Zealand: 6pm to 10pm |
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Option 3 From Monday 16-Oct to Thursday 19-Oct-2023 (+ 0.5 day for certification examination)
4 half-days (fixed dates, 4 hours per day) + 0.5 half-day for exam (flexible date) |
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§US / Canada – Pacific time: 7am to 11am §US / Canada – Mountain time: 8am to 12pm §US / Canada – Central time: 9am to 1pm §US / Canada – Eastern time: 10am to 2pm |
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Option 4 From Monday 06-Nov to Thursday 09-Nov-2023 (+ 0.5 day for certification examination)
4 half-days (fixed dates, 4 hours per day) + 0.5 half-day for exam (flexible date) |
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Other regular locations include: London (United Kingdom), Aberdeen (United Kingdom), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Singapore (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bali (Indonesia), Jakarta (Indonesia), Perth (Australia), Brisbane (Australia), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), San Diego (United States), Houston (United States), Vancouver (Canada), Manila (Philippines)
In-Company / In-House Sessions
Consepsys can also provide in-house / in-company / private Document Control training courses
FEEDBACK FROM TRAINEES
Feedbacks from other course participants:
Liz Nasir, Senior Document Controller for LendLease in Singapore said:
" The course explains the core function of Document Control responsibilities, and covers all need to know information that a DC should know. The best thing about the course is that all DC can relate to the subject covered, regardless of their background / industry. A very detailed explanation of how or what are the best practices use in Document Control"
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TYPICAL COURSE SCHEDULE
Face-to-Face format
Below is the typical schedule for our face-to-face course sessions in our different course locations around the world:
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9.00 AM to 5.00 PM (incl. 1-hour lunch break) |
9.00 AM to 5.00 PM (incl. 1-hour lunch break) |
9.00 AM to 12.00 PM |
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Live Online format
Below is the typical schedule for our live online course sessions
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4 hours |
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4 hours |
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PRE-REQUISITES
- Functional level in English language
CERTIFICATE
- An Attestation of Attendance is issued to all participants who attended the course satisfactorily
- An Examination Pass Certificate is awarded to participants who obtain a pass mark at the Certification Examination
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Champion best practices in Document Control, understand their requirements and their benefits
- Explain the requirements for Document Control, traceability, auditability, quality, consistency
- Benchmark / compare their current practices against best practices
- Identify possible improvements to their current practices / system and contribute more effectively to the success of their organisation
- Understand the role of the Document Controller, his/her interfaces, the boundaries of the profession
- Understand the theory and rationale behind Document Control practices
- Be more proficient and effective in daily Document Control tasks and activities
COURSE PAYMENT
Payment methods:
- Debit or Credit Card
- Bank Transfer
- Paypal
Payment terms:
- Enrolment is confirmed upon receipt of full payment of the course fee
- Payment is due within 7 days after registration and issuance of invoice
- If you would like to pay by instalment, let us know when you enrol - please note that the full course fee will have to be paid before the course
OTHER COURSES
DCA - Advanced Document Control Training Course
DCM - Certified Lead Document Controller Training Course
MGR - Transitioning to a Manager Position
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We also offer online short course modules (e-learning):
EDC - Short Online Course Modules on Document Control