DCM Certified Lead Document Controller Training Course
Be an effective team leader in Document Control
Instructor-Led Course
SUMMARY
The Certified Lead Document Controller course is targeted at existing or aspiring leaders of Document Control teams, or at managers of Document Controllers.
It concentrates on the tools, the methods and the approach to efficiently manage Document Controllers, to organise DC activities and tasks, to calculate and distribute workload and to manage stakeholders
This course is recommended if:
- You currently manage a team of Document Controllers: both if you are newly appointed or experienced
- You wish to progress your career by leading teams in the future and would like to understand the role and tasks of a Lead Document Controller.
- If you are sometimes asked to produce a schedule, budget, or resource plan for Document Control tasks
CONTENT
Unit 1: Introduction & Role of the Lead Document Controller
Definition of Document Control
Differentiate the Roles
Definition of the Role of Lead Document Controller
Unit 2: Planning & Organising Document Control Tasks
Methodology for planning & organizing tasks
Workload & Resource Calculation
Planning & Tasks Allocation
Progress Monitoring
Budget planning & monitoring
Workshops
Calculate workload & organise tasks for different case studies - several workshops throughout the course
Unit 3: Stakeholders Management
Stakeholders Management
Gatekeeping
Communication
Unit 4: Implementation of Document Control Systems
Methodology of implementation
Assessment of requirements
Implementation plan
Unit 5: Implementation of Document Control Rules
Documenting the Document Control System
Flowcharts
Policies
Internal Procedures & Guidelines
Instructions to Contractors
Document Templates
Unit 6: Management of Document Control Team
Team Leading
Motivation
Objectives
Performance Management
Workload Management
The course includes an individual 3-hour certification examination (optional, but included in the course fee) on team leading skills.
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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 CATALOGUE
What course should I attend?
PRE-REQUISITES
- Attendance of Consepsys DCC course is formally and very strongly recommended. Delegates who attend DCM without having attended DCC:
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- Are at a significant knowledge disadvantage compared to other delegates who have been exposed to the latest best practices and the entirety of expert topics
- Are more likely to struggle during workshops and tutorials.
- Strong experience as a Document Controller and senior Document Controller
- Strong knowledge of document control principles, rules and practices
- Recommended: Experience or Exposure to management of teams and planning of non-routine DC tasks & activities
- Functional level in English language
- Basic arithmetic skills (the course and workshops include calculations with a calculator such as additions, subtractions, divisions, multiplications)
- Important Note: Examination candidates for DCM must have passed the certification examination for DCC before they are allowed to take the examination for DCM.
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 20-Feb to Thursday 23-Feb-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: 6pm to 10pm §United Arab Emirates, Oman, Azerbaijan: 7pm to 11pm |
§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 26-Jun to Thursday 29-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: 1pm to 5pm §Netherlands, Germany , France and other Central Europe Timezone: 2pm to 6pm §Qatar, Saudi Arabia: 3pm to 7pm §United Arab Emirates, Oman, Azerbaijan: 4pm to 8pm |
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§Perth, Singapore, Brunei: 8pm to 12am §Brisbane: 10pm to 2am (night) §Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne: 10pm to 2am (night) §New Zealand: 12am to 4am (night) |
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Option 3 From Monday 04-Dec to Thursday 07-Dec-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 Document Control training courses
FEEDBACK FROM TRAINEES
Feedbacks from other course participants:
Heidi Lizamore, Senior Document Controller for Premier Oil in Aberdeen (United KIngdom) said:
" I found this course very applicable to our project scope and my professional experience, and find it very useful. Can't wait to get back to work to implement what I have learned!!"
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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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Certification Examination |
Live Online format
Below is the typical schedule for our live online course sessions
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After day 4 |
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4 hrs |
4 hrs |
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4 hrs |
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Certification Examination |
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:
- Calculate workload and plan the team’s work; Be able to provide a structured plan for any Document Control task or project (scope, resources, planning, budget)
- Understand the steps required and methodology to implement or re-revamp a Document Control System
- Understand and manage the Lead Document Controller’s interfaces (managers, contractors, engineers, IT, etc.)
- Possess a method framework for day to day running of Document Control System and Team
- Manage a team of Document Controllers (‘human’ aspects, workload, performance, motivation, team objectives, communication)
AUDIENCE
- Existing or future Team Leaders or Managers of Document Controllers who seek to gain awareness and to understand the various aspects of their responsibilities
- Career evolution
- Team Leaders & Managers willing to be challenged beyond their comfort zone
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
DCC - Certified Document Controller Training Course
DCA - Advanced Document Control 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