Applying Project Control

The facilitator will introduce each of the core topics using a lecture format. Presentations are supported by reinforcement exercises related to case studies in order to emphasize the application of theory in real-world project settings. Delegates explore the fundamentals of project management so that they may appreciate how a project management framework supports effective control processes. This Gulf Rowad Applying Project Control training course then explores specific practices used to control a project throughout its lifecycle.

This 5-day Gulf Rowad Applying Project Control training course will enable delegates to appreciate the concept of project control through well-structured project management governance and to improve their ability to control their projects by learning how to apply effectively project management techniques.

 At the end of this Gulf Rowad training course, you will learn to:

• Establish clear project governance structures that support the involvement of senior management and enable effective reporting and control of “the big picture”
• Engage effectively with stakeholders in order to manage expectations around project objectives
• Develop key baseline plans that can be used to control project progress
• Control project execution by using standard monitoring and change management practices
• Propose the emergent adaptive project lifecycle in volatile environments where effective control is difficult to achieve using the traditional predictive lifecycle approach

This Gulf Rowad training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Associate Project Managers
• Project Management Professionals
• IT Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Project Analysts
• Project Leaders
• Senior Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Product Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Sponsors
• Project Team Members

Organisational Impact

This Gulf Rowad Applying Project Control training course helps organizations to benefit from:

• Excelling in project management practice and increasing organizational maturity
• Equipping employees in refining abilities for project leadership and management
• Becoming more flexible and adaptive by using different project lifecycles
• Gaining confidence from customers by having project professionals capable of applying consistent generally accepted project management techniques
• Improved governance using clear reporting structures
• Reduction in project overruns through consistent control mechanisms

Personal Impact

Participants will benefit from:

• Introduction to project management fundamentals, methodologies and benefits
• A clear grasp of why it is vital to engage with senior management
• Detailed understanding of the criticality of effective project initiation techniques
• Knowing how to build an integrated project plan
• Being able to immediately apply key project management tools and techniques
• Introduction to the PMI PMBOK® standard which will support any future endeavors in pursuing the widely recognized CAPM® and PMP® certifications