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Introduction
Course overview
Configuration management ensures that project deliverables, documents and changes are identified, controlled and traceable. It is essential for complex engineering, IT and regulated projects.
This Aractech course covers configuration management principles, identification, baselines, change control, status accounting, audits, tools and integration with project and systems engineering processes. Participants develop a configuration management plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain configuration management principles
- Identify configuration items and baselines
- Control configuration changes
- Maintain status accounting and traceability
- Conduct configuration audits
- Integrate configuration management with project processes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Configuration managers
- Project managers
- Systems engineers
- Document controllers
- Quality professionals
- IT release managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Concept sessions
- Planning workshops
- Case studies
- Tool demonstrations
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Configuration Management
- Purpose
- Standards
- Roles
- Coffee break
- Roles (continued)
- Benefits
- Exercise: CM needs
Day 2
Identification and Baselines
- Configuration items
- Identification schemes
- Baselines
- Coffee break
- Baselines (continued)
- Documentation
- Workshop: Item identification
Day 3
Change Control
- Change requests
- Impact assessment
- Configuration boards
- Coffee break
- Configuration boards (continued)
- Versioning
- Exercise: Change scenario
Day 4
Status and Audits
- Status accounting
- Traceability
- Functional and physical audits
- Coffee break
- Functional and physical audits (continued)
- Records
- Case study: Configuration failure
Day 5
Tools and Integration
- Tools
- Integration with project management
- Systems engineering links
- Coffee break
- Systems engineering links (continued)
- Improvement
- Capstone: Configuration management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Configuration Management for Projects (PM-041) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Configuration managers, Project managers, Systems engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Munich, London, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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