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.

COURSE CATALOGUE

 

What course to attend?


Locations & Dates

All our courses are delivered in English language

Face-to-Face

 

 

2023

 

UK & Europe

London, United Kingdom

20 to 22 November 2023

Registrations open

 

Amsterdam, Netherlands

6 to 8 March 2023

Registrations closed

 

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

13 to 15 March 2023

Registrations closed

Australia

Perth, WA

8 to 10 May 2023

Registrations closed

 

 

Brisbane, QLD

22 to 24 May 2023

Registrations closed

 

Asia

Singapore, Republic of Singapore

11 to 13 September 2023

Registrations closed

 

Bali, Indonesia

5 to 7 September 2023

Registrations closed

 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

14 to 16 August 2023

Registrations closed

North America

Houston, TX – United States

4 to 6 December 2023

Registrations closed

 

Vancouver, BC - Canada

12 to 14 December 2023

Registrations closed

Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

28 to 30 November 2023

Registrations closed

   All our courses are delivered in English language (including all of the above face-to-face sessions)

Virtual Classroom (live online)

How does it work? See here

 

See below upcoming live online sessions for this course. 


Live online course sessions (virtual classroom)

 

Date Options

What time will the session be if you are based in:

 

Europe, UK & Middle East

Americas

Australia & Asia

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)

***Optimized for this timezone***

***Optimized for this timezone***

This session is NOT optimized for this timezone (night time)

§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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§Other timezones: check times here

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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)

***Optimized for this timezone***

This session is NOT optimized for this timezone (night time)

***Optimized for this timezone***

§UK, Ireland: 7am to 11am

§Netherlands, Germany , France and other Central Europe Timezone: 8 am to 12pm

§Qatar, Saudi Arabia: 9am  to 1pm

§United Arab Emirates, Oman, Azerbaijan: 10am to 2pm

§Check session start time here

§Perth, Singapore, Brunei: 2pm to 6pm

§Brisbane: 4pm to 8pm

§Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne: 4pm to 8pm

§New Zealand: 6pm to 10pm

§Other timezones: check times here

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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)

***Optimized for this timezone***

***Optimized for this timezone***

This session is NOT optimized for this timezone (night time)

§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

 

§Check session start time here

§Other timezones: check times here

§Other timezones: check times here

§Other timezones: check times here

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)

***Optimized for this timezone***

This session is NOT optimized for this timezone (night time)

***Optimized for this timezone***

§UK, Ireland: 7am to 11am

§Netherlands, Germany , France and other Central Europe Timezone: 8 am to 12pm

§Qatar, Saudi Arabia: 10am  to 2pm

§United Arab Emirates, Oman, Azerbaijan: 11am to 3pm

 

 

 

§Check session start time here

§Perth, Singapore, Brunei: 3pm to 7pm

§Brisbane: 5pm to 9pm

§Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne: 6pm to 10pm

§New Zealand: 8pm to 12am

§Other timezones: check times here

§Other timezones: check times here

§Other timezones: check times here

Course Fee

Currency

Price

 

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

(for information)

In client premises / Private sessions

On demand


Stay informed of new dates and locations

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:

 

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

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

Course

Course

Certification Examination

Live Online format

Below is the typical schedule for our live online course sessions 

 

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

 

After day 4

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

 

4 hours

Course

Course

Course

Course

 

Certification Examination


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