Effective Project Control Systems for Post Crisis Developments

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Course Introduction

Projects often face scope changes, delays, and cost overruns, highlighting the need for a robust project control system that integrates scope, schedule, budget, risk, and workflow at an enterprise level. Modern project environments bring additional complexities such as digital transformation, cloud computing, and big data, requiring project control systems to evolve and adapt to new challenges.

This Effective Project Control Systems for Post Crisis Developments training course provides practical insights and hands-on experience in designing and implementing systems that address these evolving needs. Participants will learn how to build integrated, flexible, and comprehensive project control systems that manage risks effectively and support informed decision-making through accurate performance reporting.

This online training course will feature:

  • Project control concepts and systems
  • Planning techniques for modern project environments
  • Budgeting, controlling and progress measurements
  • Analyzing and overcoming project delays and cost overruns
  • Risk and contract management in current project settings

Objectives

This course aims to enable participants to effectively design and implement an integrated Project Control System that addresses modern project challenges. By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the components and modules of an integrated Project Control System (PCS) and how they work together.
  • Collect and define business requirements for project control in today’s project environment.
  • Choose the appropriate level of detail required for an enterprise Project Control System (ePCS) to ensure clarity and efficiency.
  • Implement the ePCS to control scope, schedule, cost, risk, changes, and records in alignment with current project needs.
  • Ensure ePCS reports deliver a single version of truth, enabling accurate performance monitoring and informed decision-making by management.

Training Methodology

This online training course uses a combination of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding and retention. Participants will engage in interactive learning sessions that combine theory with real-world application, enabling them to immediately apply the concepts in their workplace.

To meet the course objectives, a mix of lectures, structured discussions, and practical case studies will be used. PowerPoint presentations will support key concepts, while workshops and group brainstorming sessions will reinforce learning through hands-on practice. The training also includes portfolio analysis tools and real-life examples to help participants master project control systems in modern project environments.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals who are involved in establishing or using project control systems to manage scope, schedule, cost, and changes. It is also highly relevant for senior managers who are responsible for planning and project control across their organizations.

The course is ideal for a wide range of project professionals, including:

  • Project Sponsors and Senior Managers
  • Project Controls Managers and Staff
  • Project Planners and Schedulers
  • Cost Estimators and Cost Controllers
  • Project Directors / Project Managers
  • PMO Managers and Staff

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction and Concepts of Project Controls

  • Project Life Cycle Stages and Gating Systems
  • The need for an Enterprise Project Control System (ePCS)
  • Enterprise Project Management Control System (ePCS) Modules
  • The ePCS Team / Roles and Responsibilities
  • The Role of ePCS in handing post COVID-19 challenges
  • Day 1 Case Study presentation of an ePCS Tool

Day 2: Planning, Scheduling and Resource Planning

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) / Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) and Control Accounts
  • Developing the Project Schedule and baselining the schedule
  • Different Methods of Schedule Updating (Physical, milestones, etc)
  • Special Scheduling concepts for post pandemic project requirements
  • Activity Resources Requirements and Develop the Resource Plan
  • Day 2 Case Studies and Workshops

Day 3: Budget Planning and Control, and Progress Measurement System

  • Type of Project Costs and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
  • Developing the Project Budget
  • The Earned Value Method, definitions and history
  • Earned value metrics, KPIs and Reports (SV, CV, SPI, SPI, TCPI, etc)
  • Progress Measurement Systems
  • Reporting during project phases
  • Day 3 Case Studies and Workshops

Day 4: Delay Analysis, Disruption, Acceleration and Recovery Schedules

  • Definition and Classification of Delays?
  • Concurrent delays according to the new SCL Protocol (Society of Construction Law)
  • Delay Analysis using Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Windows Analysis and other methods
  • Delay Damages and Disruption Costs
  • Acceleration, constructive acceleration and recovery plans and associated costs
  • Day 4 Case Studies and Workshops

Day 5: Handling Risks, Contract Changes and Record Management

  • Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Treatment and Action Plans
  • Monte Carlo Simulation and quantifying Risks
  • Type of Project Contracts and Project Changes
  • Managing Changes to the Contracts
  • Day 5 Case Studies and Workshops
  • Final Course Review and Assessment

Accreditation

PMI Approved Training Courses

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • Copex E-Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online course.

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