Project Planning and Control course Manchester

Project Planning and Control is a five-day course designed to provide project managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively plan and control projects. The course covers the key principles of project planning and control, including project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling.

Outputs:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the key principles of project planning and control.
Develop a project plan that includes project scope, timeline, budget, and risk management.
Create a project schedule and allocate resources effectively.
Use project management software to monitor project progress and track project deliverables.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage project risks.
Control project performance and take corrective actions as needed.

The objectives of Project Planning and Control are to:

Provide an overview of project planning and control and its key principles.
Teach project managers the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to effectively plan and control projects.
Enable participants to develop a project plan and schedule.
Equip participants with the ability to monitor project progress and track project deliverables.
Enhance participants’ communication and risk management skills.
Prepare participants to control project performance and take corrective actions as needed.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for project managers, including:
Experienced project managers who want to improve their project planning and control skills.
Project managers who are responsible for managing complex projects with multiple deliverables.
Project managers who are new to project planning and control and want to develop their skills.
Project managers who want to improve project performance and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

The Outline for the 5-Day Project Planning and Control Course:

Day 1: Introduction to Project Planning and Control

Overview of project planning and control and its key principles
Project planning and project scheduling

Day 2: Project Resource Allocation and Monitoring

Allocating resources effectively and optimizing resource utilization
Monitoring project progress and tracking project deliverables

Day 3: Project Communication and Risk Management

Communicating effectively with stakeholders and managing project risks
Keeping stakeholders informed and engaged in project planning and control activities

Day 4: Project Control Techniques

Project performance measurement and control
Earned value management and variance analysis
Project change control and configuration management

Day 5: Improving Project Performance

Controlling project performance and taking corrective actions as needed
Best practices in project planning and control
Project planning and control case studies

Project Planning and Control is a comprehensive training course that provides project managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively plan and control projects. The course covers the key principles of project planning and control, including project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling. Participants will learn how to develop a project plan, allocate resources effectively, monitor project progress, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and control project performance to improve project performance and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality.