Project Management and Control

Summary

This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to successfully plan, manage, control, and evaluate projects within a business or organisational environment. It introduces the principles of project management and guides learners through the complete project lifecycle, from identifying a project opportunity and developing a robust business case through to implementation, monitoring, and final evaluation.

A strong emphasis is placed on project control and continuous monitoring, enabling learners to measure progress, respond to changing circumstances, and evaluate project outcomes against agreed objectives.

How will I benefit?

After the course you will be able to:

  • identify and justify an appropriate management project
  • understand the project lifecycle and the stages involved in effective project delivery
  • evaluate and select an appropriate project management methodology for your project context
  • conduct research using a range of sources and analyse information to support project decisions
  • develop a structured and realistic project plan
  • identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
  • design and apply a monitoring and review strategy to evaluate project progress and success

Who should attend?

This course is particularly suited to:

  • Anyone wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle and recognised project management methodologies to improve project outcomes within their organisation
  • Aspiring project managers seeking to develop a structured understanding of project management principles and practices.
  • Graduates and apprentices studying business, management, engineering, construction, information technology, or related disciplines where project delivery is a core competency.

Course Outline / Key Topics

  • Business Case
  • Identifying and justifying a management project
  • Conducting research and analysis to support project planning
  • Evaluating options and producing a justified business case
  • Project Implementation
  • Introduction to project management and the project lifecycle
  • Project management methodologies and selecting an appropriate approach
  • Project planning, including scope, objectives, timescales, resources, and budgets
  • Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
  • Project implementation and control
  • Project Review and Evaluation
  • Monitoring project progress and performance
  • Reviewing and evaluating project outcomes against objectives
  • Capturing lessons learned and making recommendations for continuous improvement