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Introduction to the course
As business and organizational environments become increasingly complex, it is critical that work initiatives are controlled effectively. Management need to ensure that the correct work is being performed throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. How many times have we encountered situations where project timeline and budget overruns have occurred? Furthermore, what happen when the reasons that motivated the selection of a project have altered - are projects set up to recognize that they must alter their requirements and deliverables in order to meet changing stakeholder needs. Effective management of these situations is achieved through the application of control mechanisms that include ongoing monitoring of project performance and effective governance structures that support clear reporting to senior decision makers.
This interactive, applications-driven 5-day training course will prepare delegates to recognize the need for effective control mechanisms and also how to apply these mechanism using standard tools and techniques.
This Applying Project Control training course will highlight:
- Usage of charters to control project selection, approval and sponsor/pm alignment
- Development of key plans in order to establish the fundamental controlling structure of the triple constraints: Scope, Time and Budget
- Using baseline plans and the triple constraints to control project change
- Overview of the adaptive lifecycle used to control very volatile situations
- Effective project progress reporting using the Earned Value Management system
Course details
This 5-day training course will enable delegates to appreciate the concept of project control through well-structured project management governance and to improve their ability to control their projects by learning how to apply effectively project management techniques.
At the end of this Applying Project Control training course, you will learn to:
- Establish clear project governance structures that support the involvement of senior management and enable effective reporting and control of “the big picture”
- Engage effectively with stakeholders in order to manage expectations around project objectives
- Develop key baseline plans that can be used to control project progress
- Control project execution by using standard monitoring and change management practices
- Propose the emergent adaptive project lifecycle in volatile environments where effective control is difficult to achieve using the traditional predictive lifecycle approach
The facilitator will introduce each of the core topics using a lecture format. Presentations are supported by reinforcement exercises related to case studies in order to emphasize the application of theory in real-world project settings. Delegates explore the fundamentals of project management so that they may appreciate how a project management framework supports effective control processes. This Applying Project Control training course then explores specific practices used to control a project throughout its lifecycle.
This Applying Project Control training course helps organizations to benefit from:
- Excelling in project management practice and increasing organizational maturity
- Equipping employees in refining abilities for project leadership and management
- Becoming more flexible and adaptive by using different project lifecycles
- Gaining confidence from customers by having project professionals capable of applying consistent generally accepted project management techniques
- Improved governance using clear reporting structures
- Reduction in project overruns through consistent control mechanisms
Participants will benefit from:
- Introduction to project management fundamentals, methodologies and benefits
- A clear grasp of why it is vital to engage with senior management
- Detailed understanding of the criticality of effective project initiation techniques
- Knowing how to build an integrated project plan
- Being able to immediately apply key project management tools and techniques
- Introduction to the PMI PMBOK® standard which will support any future endeavors in pursuing the widely recognized CAPM® and PMP® certifications
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Associate Project Managers
- Project Management Professionals
- IT Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Project Analysts
- Project Leaders
- Senior Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Product Managers
- Program Managers
- Project Sponsors
- Project Team Members
Daily Agenda
DAY 1:
Planning Projects for Optimum Control
- Projects vs. Programs
- Establishing Project Control Parameters
- Structuring the Project Management Plan
- Engaging Project Stakeholders
- Ensuring Project Scope Clarity
DAY 2:
Project Scheduling and Change Control
- Developing Realistic Project Schedules
- The Time and Cost Trade-off
- Compressing Schedules and applying Resource Levelling
- Developing Project Control Systems
- Managing Change
DAY 3:
Controlling Project Risks
- Qualitative Risk Analysis Techniques
- Quantitative Risk Analysis Techniques
- Risk Prioritization
- Risk Response Planning
- Risk Control and Alternative Responses
DAY 4:
Project Progress Monitoring and Control
- Key Performance Indicators
- Earned Value Management
- Project Integrity Management
- Predictive Control Techniques
- Project Handover & Close-out
DAY 5:
Project Interface and Resource Control
- Project Interface Management
- Managing Resources through Effective Influence & Persuasion
- Improving Communication, Motivation & Productivity
- Alternative Project Management Methods
- Lean Construction Man
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.
You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.
Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.
It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.
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