Course Code: cmbspk
Duration: 14 hours
Prerequisites:
  • Basic Understanding of Project Management
  • Familiarity with Software Development Processes
  • Introduction to Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Basic Knowledge of IT Operations
  • Understanding of Version Control Systems
  • Awareness of Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
  • Leadership and Change Management
Course Outline:

Introduction to CM

  1. Configuration Management Overview
  2. Requirements for Configuration Management
  3. Elements of Configuration Management

 

Planning and Implementing CM

  1. Terminology Issues
  2. Life Cycle Concepts
  3. Guide participants through developing a CM plan tailored to the rail industry.
  4. Discuss the role of leadership in promoting a culture that supports CM principles and practices.

 

Configuration Identification and Control

  1. Configuration Identification
  2. Identification Approaches

 

Managing Engineering Changes and Software Integration

  1. Address the intricacies of managing engineering changes within rail projects, focusing on process management, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
  2. Explore the challenges of integrating software in rail systems, including version control, compliance, and ensuring seamless operation across diverse systems.

 

Quality, Audits, and Compliance

  1. Self-Auditing
  2. Verification and Audit
  3. CM & Information Quality
  4. Focus on the significance of quality assurance, regular audits, and compliance with industry standards in the context of CM.
  5. Provide guidelines for conducting effective audits and managing compliance issues.

 

Interactive Workshops and Practical Sessions

  1. Organize workshops where participants can apply CM concepts to hypothetical scenarios relevant to the rail industry.
  2. Facilitate group discussions on real-world challenges faced by participants, encouraging collaborative problem-solving.
  3. Configuration Management Tools and their purpose.

 

Conclusion and Path Forward

  1. Wrap up with a review of key learnings, encouraging participants to develop an action plan for applying or enhancing CM practices in their organizations.
  2. Provide resources for further learning and professional development in rail industry CM.