Course Details

Training on Managing Project Control

INTRODUCTION

The 5-Day Training on Managing Project Control is designed to equip project managers and control professionals with the knowledge, tools, and techniques necessary to plan, monitor, and control projects effectively. Project control is crucial for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while managing risk and achieving desired outcomes. This course focuses on integrating various aspects of project management, such as cost, time, scope, quality, and risk control, to ensure successful project delivery.

Managing project control is a critical aspect of project management that ensures projects stay on track and meet their objectives. Project control involves tracking project performance, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions. This 5-day course is designed to provide participants with practical tools and techniques for controlling all elements of a project, including cost, time, scope, and risk. Participants will learn how to establish control mechanisms, use project control software, and apply best practices to monitor progress, forecast future performance, and make informed decisions.

The Managing Project Control 5-Day Training is a comprehensive course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to control all aspects of a project effectively. By integrating cost, time, scope, quality, and risk control measures, participants will be equipped to ensure their projects are delivered successfully within the required parameters. Participants will also gain practical experience using industry-standard tools and techniques for project monitoring, reporting, and decision-making, positioning them to drive performance improvements in their projects.

DURATION

5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Macskills Development Institute Managing Project Control training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Associate Project Managers
• Project Managers
• IT Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Project Analysts
• Project Leaders
• Senior Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Product Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Sponsors
• Project Team Members
• Project Management Professionals

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand Project Control Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of the principles and key components of project control.
2. Plan and Implement Control Mechanisms: Learn how to set up control processes for managing cost, schedule, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Monitor and Measure Project Performance: Use performance measurement tools like Earned Value Management (EVM) to track progress.
4. Identify and Manage Variances: Detect deviations from project plans and take corrective actions.
5. Forecast Project Outcomes: Use forecasting techniques to predict future performance based on current data.
6. Implement Change Control: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining control over objectives.
7. Use Project Control Software: Gain hands-on experience with project control tools and software to manage and track project data.
8. Improve Decision-Making: Leverage project data to make informed decisions and improve project outcomes.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Project Control and Planning

• Overview of Project Control and Its Importance in Project Management
• Key Elements of Project Control: Time, Cost, Scope, Quality, Risk
• Project Control Lifecycle: Planning, Monitoring, Controlling, Closing
• The Role of Project Control in Different Phases of the Project
• Setting Up a Project Control System: Processes, Procedures, and Tools

Module 2: Time and Schedule Control

• Scheduling Fundamentals: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Gantt Charts
• Critical Path Method (CPM) and Project Scheduling Techniques
• Milestone Tracking and Schedule Performance Metrics
• Time Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Other Scheduling Software
• Techniques for Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedules
• Addressing Schedule Delays: Strategies for Recovery

Module 3: Cost Control and Budget Management

• Cost Estimation and Budgeting in Project Planning
• The Basics of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Performance Indicators: CPI, SPI, and Other Key Metrics
• Cost Forecasting and Estimating Completion Costs (EAC)
• Controlling Project Costs: Managing Variances and Overruns
• Tools for Cost Control: Project Accounting Software and Financial Reporting Systems

Module 4: Risk and Quality Control in Projects

• Introduction to Risk Management in Project Control
• Identifying, Assessing, and Prioritising Project Risks
• Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning
• Risk Control Tools: Risk Registers and Risk Reporting
• Integrating Risk Control into the Project Control Framework
• Quality Control Principles and Techniques
• Managing Quality Control Processes: Inspection, Testing, and Auditing

Module 5: Change Management, Reporting, and Decision-Making in Project Control

• Change Control Process: Managing Scope, Time, and Cost Changes
• Implementing Change Control Systems and Handling Change Requests
• Project Control Reporting: Status Reports, Variance Analysis, and Performance Reviews
• Key Decision-Making Tools and Techniques for Project Control
• Communicating Project Control Data to Stakeholders and Decision-Makers
• Case Studies: Real-World Applications of Project Control
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com