This course aims at preparing Document Control professionals to manage and lead teams of Document Controllers, to manage and organise DC activities and tasks, to manage stakeholders, to communicate DC requirements and processes, and to run, implement or improve Document Control management systems (procedures, tools, software, etc).

This course gives you the tools, methods and approach to make sure you can deliver on time, organise tasks, manage interfaces, and meet or exceed expectations of both your manager and your team.

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 in the Document Control area 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

The course also includes a certification examination for professionals to get their knowledge certified.

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

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

Certification Examination (Last morning or afternoon of the course)

The course includes an individual 3-hour certification examination (optional, but included in the course fee). 

• A Certificate 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 
  

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)

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

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