Basics of Engineering Management

Course description

This course goes through the characteristics and elements of engineering management. We provide the training, skills and knowledge required to become a successful engineering manager. The course explores the role of strategic planning in decision-making to provide you with financial and entrepreneurial skills. Sign up to learn how to move up the ladder in any organisation as an engineering manager capable of planning projects of all sizes.

Do you want to start a career in engineering management? This course covers the basics of engineering management and takes you through the role, function and qualities needed to become an engineering manager. We start off with a definition of the term ‘engineering management’ and what it encapsulates. We then lay out their career prospects and identify the qualities and skills needed to succeed as an engineering manager.

Are you curious about the role of an engineering manager in an organisation? An engineering manager combines the technical skills of an engineer with the organisational and leadership expertise of a manager on the line. We explain several decision-making and strategic planning techniques that can help you make better and more informed decisions. We show you how evaluation of risks and streamlining operations are crucial components of the engineering manager’s work. The course also examines the financial, marketing and technological aspects of this career that keep engineering managers ahead of their market competition.

The concept of entrepreneurship is creating a lot of buzz in today’s business world. We discuss the skills required to feed the spirit of entrepreneurship and make the difference between success or failure as a small business owner. We go over some key legal and technical aspects of engineering management and link them to entrepreneurship. Engineering management is an important concept as it enhances an engineer's technical expertise by adding depth in four areas: ethical decision-making, diverse team management, economic viability in technological ideas and enhanced problem-solving skills. In an ever-changing world that demands evolving expertise, this engineering management course can add a much needed boost to your professional portfolio. Sign up to learn how to take your engineering career to its next level by mastering leadership principles and management skills.