Interface Management for Programs and Projects

This eLearning course introduces interface management skills to establish a
common framework of boundaries and communications among program or
project stakeholders. Interface Management methodology starts with planning
and continues with interface collaboration workshops. It includes an interface
register, a communication plan, and a checklist of things to do (gather all
disciplines based on design statements or feed studies, plan the project on
paper, identify interface areas, etc.).

Target Audience

Personnel working on development projects in the upstream, midstream,
downstream, and transportation segments of the petroleum industry. This
includes project managers, project engineers, facility engineers, production and
operations engineers, wellsite supervisors, project control representatives, and
supply chain personnel.

You Will Learn

• Explain interface management terminology
• List the four major types of interfaces and give examples of each
• Describe the differences in managing internal and external interfaces
• Describe key components of an interface management plan
• Describe critical components of an interface management process
• Develop an interface chart that characterizes the directness of an interface between the owner organization and key contractors for a multi-project program

Course Content

• Interface Types and Interface Management Plans Online Learning
• Interface Management Process Online Learning
• FPSO Case Study Exercise

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