An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Managing Project Control
Effectively Supporting Project Delivery
Course Introduction
In today’s fast-moving business environment, the ability to predict and deliver value is crucial for organizational success. Project management has become the standard approach for achieving business objectives, yet many projects fail to meet deadlines, exceed budgets, or fall short of strategic goals. One common issue is that senior leadership often becomes aware of project challenges too late. The root cause? Project managers frequently lack the ability to effectively apply modern planning, monitoring, and reporting techniques.
This Managing Project Control training course provides a hands-on, practical approach to implementing effective project control mechanisms that drive better project outcomes and maximize organizational value.
Key Highlights of This Oxford Management Centre Training Course:
- Practical strategies to identify critical control points and prevent project derailment.
- Clear distinctions between control techniques in traditional and agile project management.
- Proven methods to manage stakeholder expectations and maintain project alignment.
- Robust governance frameworks for planning, change management, and performance tracking.
- Essential planning tools to control project scope, timelines, costs, risks, and quality effectively
Objectives
This Managing Project Control training course will provide participants with the expertise to implement effective project control using structured governance frameworks and practical techniques.
By the end of this Managing Project Control training course, participants will be able to:
- Determine the most suitable project approach—whether adaptive or predictive—based on the project’s unique requirements.
- Navigate governance structures to engage senior management at key moments, ensuring project success.
- Mitigate scope creep by effectively managing stakeholder expectations related to project objectives and deliverables.
- Develop robust baseline plans that serve as a foundation for tracking and evaluating project progress.
- Enhance project execution through proactive monitoring and structured change management strategies.
Training Methodology
Our expert facilitator introduces core concepts through engaging presentations, reinforced with practical exercises that apply theory to real-world scenarios. The Oxford Management Centre training course begins with an overview of project fundamentals and management frameworks, establishing how these elements support effective control processes. You'll learn how to define project scope and develop comprehensive plans that guide all aspects of your work. The Managing Project Control training course covers detailed planning techniques for managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, followed by execution control methods including variance analysis, change management, and impactful progress reporting.
Organisational Impact
The Managing Project Control training course enables organizations to:
- Enhance project management capabilities and strengthen overall organizational maturity.
- Develop employees’ project leadership skills, equipping them to manage projects more effectively.
- Increase client confidence by demonstrating strong project control expertise and ensuring transparent communication.
Personal Impact
By attending this Managing Project Control training course, participants will:
- Enhance their expertise in modern project management methodologies.
- Gain confidence and strategic insights to support career growth and advancement.
- Master versatile project management techniques applicable across multiple industries.
- Understand the role of project frameworks in maintaining focus and achieving work goals.
- Acquire valuable project management skills that can accelerate professional development and career progression.
Who Should Attend?
This Oxford Management Centre training course in Managing Project Control is perfect for professionals who want to enhance their project management skills, including:
- Project Managers
- IT Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Project Analysts
- Project Leaders
- Team Leaders
- Product Managers
- Project Sponsors
- Project Team Members
- Project Management Professionals
Course Outline
Day One
Understanding How Projects Lose Control - Success and Failure
- Characteristics of Projects
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Project Governance - controlling project selection
- Project Governance - controlling project commencement using the charter
- Controlling Understanding - effective kickoff with the project team
Day Two
Enabling Control through Core Planning Techniques
- Controlling What is to be delivered - requirements collection & detailed specifications
- Controlling How it will be delivered - work breakdown structures
- Controlling When it will be delivered - building the schedule baseline
- Controlling Stakeholder expectations - optimize the schedule
- Controlling How much the delivery will cost - estimation and construction of the project budget
Day Three
Enabling Control - Additional Planning Techniques
- Controlling Uncertainty - risk management
- Controlling Stakeholders - communications considerations
- Controlling Adversity through Effective Contingency Planning
- Flexible Management - issues management
- Measurement Techniques to Control Project Performance
- Controlling Information - status reporting
Day Four
Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
- Variance Analysis using Earned Value Management
- Forecasting to Control Project Budgetary and Schedule Concerns
- Managing Change
- Advanced Status Reporting Techniques
Day Five
Controlling Project Closure & Addressing Unpredictability
- Scope Verification - requirements traceability
- Management of Project Records
- Controlling Project Close-out
- Contrasting Control Mechanisms between Predictive and Adaptive Project Management
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;
National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
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Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
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- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
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