Project Control

Overview

This Core Course looks at the methods used for controlling the implementation of a project. The key elements of control systems are discussed before moving on to review the methods of monitoring progress. The use of cost and earned value management techniques is a major focus.
Change is inherent in projects. The application of proper change control is covered, together with configuration management, including the management of information throughout the life of the project.
In order to improve the delivery of projects and learn lessons from previous projects a review must be undertaken. This course looks at the need for and the methods used to carry out a successful review of the project.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for project managers and project planners with an understanding of the elements needed to plan a project. Delegates without this knowledge should undertake the core course in Project Planning.

Delegates will learn how to

• Use tools for cost and earned value management
• Develop a procurement strategy
• Use techniques to manage change including management of information
• Look at the need for reviewing a project

Course Outline.

• Project control overview
• Cost management
• Procurement overview
• Earned value management
• Configuration management
• Information management
• Change control
• Project reviews
• Hand over and close out