Applying Project Control

Course Introduction

How many times have we encountered situations where project timeline and budget overruns have occurred? Furthermore, what happens when the reasons that motivated the selection of a project have altered - does the project change its course?  Not always! As business and organizational environments become increasingly complex, it is critical that work initiatives are controlled effectively.

This Oxford Management training course explores generally accepted standard project management practices that enable a project manager to control their projects effectively. It examines project control through clear project governance, setup, planning and monitoring of a project.

Objectives

By attending this course you should learn how to:

• Use charters to control project selection, approval and sponsor/pm alignment
• Develop key plans in order to establish the fundamental controlling structure of the triple constraints: Scope, Time and Budget
• Construct baseline plans and leverage the triple constraints to control project change
• Appreciate how the adaptive lifecycle is used to control very volatile situations
• Report project progress using the Earned Value Management system

Training Methodology

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 Oxford Management training course in Applying Project Control then explores specific practices used to control a project throughout its lifecycle.

Organisational Impact

By participating in the Applying Project Control training course, organizations will gain:

• Enhanced project management expertise, leading to increased organizational maturity and efficiency.
• A workforce equipped with refined leadership and project management skills to drive successful project execution.
• Greater flexibility and adaptability through the application of various project lifecycles.
• Strengthened client confidence by ensuring project teams apply standardized and widely accepted project management methodologies.
• Improved governance with well-defined reporting structures for better oversight and decision-making.
• Minimized project delays by implementing consistent control mechanisms to keep projects on track.

Personal Impact

Participants in this Applying Project Control training course will gain:

• A comprehensive introduction to project management principles, methodologies, and their benefits.
• A clear understanding of the importance of engaging with senior management for project success.
• In-depth knowledge of effective project initiation techniques and their critical role in project outcomes.
• The ability to develop and implement an integrated project plan for better coordination and execution.
• Practical skills to immediately apply essential project management tools and techniques in real-world scenarios.
• Familiarity with the PMI PMBOK® framework, providing a strong foundation for those pursuing CAPM® and PMP® certifications.

Who Should Attend?

This 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

Course Outline

Day 1

Planning Projects for Optimum Control

Day 2

Project Scheduling and Change Control

Day 3

Controlling Project Risks

Day 4

Project Progress Monitoring and Control

Day 5

Project Interface and Resource Control