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Advanced Project Management:
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Control

Name: Advanced Project Management: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Control Training Course
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Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects

Upcoming Sessions

Classroom sessions

03 - 07 Aug 2026 London $5,950
14 - 18 Sep 2026 Riyadh $5,950
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 Paris $5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $5,950
05 - 09 Apr 2027 Dubai $5,950
03 - 07 May 2027 Amsterdam $5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2027 London $5,950
18 - 22 Oct 2027 Dubai $5,950
20 - 24 Dec 2027 London $5,950

Online sessions

Course Introduction

Managing a project—no matter how simple or complex—requires a structured approach to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. Even minor disruptions can create delays or financial setbacks, making it essential for project managers to maintain strong oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Effective project monitoring and evaluation depend on a well‑designed control system that tracks progress, measures performance, and highlights deviations early. Alongside technical expertise, project leaders must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to influence, negotiate, and motivate their teams.

As execution begins, the results of careful planning start to emerge, often gaining the attention of senior leadership. However, assessing true progress is rarely straightforward. While many metrics can be monitored, only a select few accurately reflect real project performance. Establishing clear success criteria and measurable indicators early in the project is therefore critical. A robust initiation and planning phase lays the foundation for effective performance control by defining objectives, KPIs, schedules, risks, budgets, and expected benefits. This Advanced Project Management Training Course focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to monitor, evaluate, and control project performance through practical tools, proven techniques, and essential leadership skills.

Key areas covered in this Advanced Project Management training course include:

Defining project success and understanding causes of failure
Applying governance mechanisms across initiation, planning, execution, and closure
Establishing KPIs, metrics, and reporting structures
Using planning techniques to control scope, schedule, cost, risk, communication, and quality
Implementing execution and control methods to support accurate reporting
Developing soft skills to manage expectations and lead teams effectively

Objectives

This Advanced Project Management training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to monitor, evaluate, and control project performance with confidence. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand how projects originate and how they are formally initiated
Establish and agree on KPIs and success criteria, recognizing their strategic importance
Apply project planning processes, tools, and techniques with a strong focus on risk management
Lead, influence, and negotiate effectively with stakeholders to secure commitment and alignment
Recognize team dynamics and support teams in becoming highly productive and collaborative
Build dashboards and scorecards that clearly communicate project performance
Measure, forecast, present status, and control performance using earned value management techniques

Training Methodology

This Copex training course applies proven adult learning principles to ensure participants gain practical, applicable skills in project monitoring and evaluation. The five‑day course is highly interactive, combining conceptual learning with hands‑on activities that reflect real project challenges. Through structured discussions, models, and practical exercises, participants explore how to strengthen leadership, decision‑making, and performance control.

The training incorporates case studies, diagnostic assessments, role‑playing scenarios, and group exercises to reinforce learning in a supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to relate concepts to their own projects, enabling them to develop actionable strategies and personalized development plans. This approach ensures that every topic—from planning to performance control—is directly connected to real‑world project situations.

Who Should Attend?

This Copex training course is ideal for professionals involved in managing, supporting, or contributing to projects across any sector. It is also valuable for individuals seeking to enhance their project monitoring, evaluation, and performance control capabilities.

This Advanced Project Management training course will benefit:

Project Managers
Team Leaders
Project Technical
Workstream Leaders
PMO staff
Project Sponsors / Owners
Business Functional Managers and personnel

Course Outline

Day 1: Project Basics

Organisation Vision, Mission & Strategy
Characteristics of projects
How project success is measured
Project context and the environment
Initiation
Defining project scope

Day 2: Planning Projects with Execution, Monitoring and Control in Mind

What is project planning?
What work has to be done?
In what order will the work be done?
How long will work take?
Who do we need to undertake the work, including acceleration techniques
What tools can we use to communicate our plans?

Day 3: Risk Management

How much will the project cost?
Risk Management processes, tools and techniques
Designing the monitoring and control system using S curves
Introducing a change control system
The value of Audits
Baselining

Day 4: Monitoring and Control, Evaluation, Reporting & Hand-over

Setting up Project Control Systems
Selecting Appropriate Key Performance Indicators
Project execution
Monitoring Performance through Earned Value Management
Reviewing what has been achieved and reporting progress
Controlling Project Handover to Operations

Day 5: Looking After and Leading the Team

Project people selection, team building and empowerment
Leadership vs management
Negotiating and delegating with confidence
Meetings and safe communication with stakeholders
Conflict handling
Project closure
Lessons learned

Providers and Associations

Certificate

COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Related Categories

Project Management (PM)

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