Course Code: PMCM 135
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Managing Project Controls
Course Sector:
Project & Contract Management
Course Dates and Locations
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Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025
5 Days
London, UK
$4,950
02
27 - 31 Oct 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
03
22 - 26 Dec 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

This training course is designed to provide participants with the essential concepts of managing project control in order for them to understand the added value when effective control mechanisms are applied using project management techniques. Course will highlight topics such as why failure to recognize key control points lead to poor project performance, different controlling techniques used by predictive and adaptive project management approaches, effective governance mechanisms to support planning, execution (change) and performance management, and core planning techniques to enable management to control project scope, schedule, costs, uncertainty and quality.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the use of either adaptive or predictive approaches depending upon the project environment.
  • Develop key baseline plans that can be used to control project progress
  • Control project execution by using standard monitoring and change management practices
  • Learn how to operate within effective project governance structures to control the appropriate involvement of senior management when needed to ensure project success
  • Control the expectations and understanding of key stakeholders (customer, sponsor, team) with regards to project objectives and required outcomes in order to avoid waste (and potential failure) 

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
  • Project Manager
  •  Business Administrator
  •  Marketing Coordinator
  •  Account Executive
  •  Chief Operating Officer
  •  Operations Manager
  •  Executive Administrative 
  •  Risk Manager
  •  Program Manager
  •  Business Analyst
  •  Quality Control Coordinator
  •  Assistant Manager
  •  Team Leader
  •  Senior Supervisors
  •  Researcher
  •  Entrepreneur
  •  Management Consultant
  • Public Relations Director
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

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

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

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

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

CONTROLLING PROJECT CLOSURE & ADDRESSING UNPREDICTABILITY

  • Scope Verification - requirements traceability
  • Management of Project Records
  • Continuous Learning Techniques through Project Retrospective
  • Controlling Project Close-out
  • Controlling Volatile Environments - adaptive project management
  • Contrasting Control Mechanisms between Predictive and Adaptive Project Management

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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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