Course Overview

The British Academy introduces this course which introduces participants to the core pillars of project management, emphasizing the critical success factors that ensure the effective and efficient completion of projects. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, learners will explore the methodologies, tools, and skills necessary to lead projects to success.

Who should attend? 

• Project managers and coordinators
• Business analysts
• Team leaders
• Anyone interested in learning about project management fundamentals

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the foundational pillars of project management.
• Identify and apply the critical success factors in project management.
• Utilize tools and techniques for effective project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Enhance their ability to lead and manage project teams effectively.
• Analyze case studies to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.

Course Content

• Introduction to Project Control
• Understanding Project Control and its significance
• Differences between Project Control and Project Management
• Overview of Project Life Cycle and Control Points
• Setting Project Control Objectives
• Defining clear and measurable objectives
• Aligning project control objectives with overall project goals
• SMART criteria in setting objectives
• Planning and Scheduling
• Developing effective project plans and schedules
• Techniques for resource allocation and budgeting
• Utilization of Gantt Charts and Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for project control
• Techniques for monitoring progress and performance
• Utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Change Management in Projects
• Understanding the impact of changes in projects
• Change control processes and procedures
• Strategies for effective change management
• Risk Management in Project Control
• Identifying and analyzing project risks
• Risk mitigation and contingency planning
• Tools for effective risk management
• Tools and Software for Project Control
• Overview of popular project control tools and software
• Hands-on training on tools like MS Project, Primavera
• Integrating technology for enhanced project control