Project Planning and Controls
This is focussed on the systems, processes and procedures of undertaking project planning and integrated project controls throughout the project lifecycle. It equips those involved in projects with the knowledge and tools to efficiently and effectively manage or audit projects. It provides examples from mega and complex programmes like London2012 Olympics, Crossrail and High Speed 2.
Who is this for?
- Government officials and Legislators
- Executive Directors and Project Directors
- Contract Managers
- Project Managers
- Project Planners
- Engineers
- Quantity Surveyors
What will you learn...
Project Controls Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Baseline management
- Progress management
- Change management
- Reports management
- Project Controls set up
- Planning tools & systems
Introduction to Project Planning
- Importance of project planning
- Types of Programmes
- Critical Path Method
- Relationship types
- Total float and Free float calculations
- Time risk allowance and Terminal float management
Tender/Procurement Process & Planning
- Tendering process
- Tender evaluation (MEAT)
- Tender programme evaluation
- Dealing with long lead items
Use and Management of Milestones
- Discuss the types and importance of milestones as control points for the programme
- Managing interfaces using give and get milestones
Resource Levelling and Smoothing
- Difference between Resource levelling and Resource smoothing
- Application in optimising the schedule
Performance Measurement (Earned Value Management)
- What is EVM?
- EVM process and calculations
- Application of EVM in Primavera P6
- Earnings rules / Earned value techniques / Rules of credit.
Risk Management & QSRA
- Qualitative risk analysis and managing the risk register
- Quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA)
- A live demo of a QSRA will be done during the training
- Interpretation of QSRA outputs.
Change Management
- Illustration of programme change management (use of before and after programmes)
- Impact of change on EVM
Project Controls Reporting
- Different types of Project controls reports and how these facilitate informed decision making by management
- Dashboard reporting.
Soft skills required in Project Controls
- We discuss the soft skills required to be an efficient project controls professional that adds real value to the team.
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Course ID: PM01
Duration: 5 days
Course fee: £3,900.00
Meet your Tutor
Patrick opio
MSc MSc DIC MAPM
Project Managment Proffessional and trainer with nearly 20 years UK and overseas experience in planning and project controls.