A PMI Registered Training Course

Applying Project Control

Ensuring Successful Project Delivery Through Optimised Control

The Applying Project Control training course equips professionals with practical techniques to strengthen governance, monitor project performance, and maintain control across the project lifecycle. Participants develop the capability to apply structured planning, risk management, change control, and performance monitoring tools to improve project delivery outcomes and reduce overruns.

Core Competencies:

Project Governance & Control
Schedule & Change Management
Risk Monitoring & Mitigation
Performance Measurement & Reporting

Course Schedule

27 - 31 Jul 2026

Dubai

| $ 5,950

24 - 28 Aug 2026

London

| $ 5,950

14 - 18 Sep 2026

Barcelona

| $ 5,950

28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026

Dubai

| $ 5,950

26 - 30 Oct 2026

Paris

| $ 5,950

09 - 13 Nov 2026

London

| $ 5,950

18 - 22 Jan 2027

Paris

| $ 5,950

22 - 26 Mar 2027

London

| $ 5,950

19 - 23 Apr 2027

London

| $ 5,950

26 - 30 Jul 2027

Dubai

| $ 5,950

23 - 27 Aug 2027

London

| $ 5,950

13 - 17 Sep 2027

Barcelona

| $ 5,950

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

Dubai

| $ 5,950

25 - 29 Oct 2027

Paris

| $ 5,950

08 - 12 Nov 2027

London

| $ 5,950

20 - 24 Jul 2026

Online

| $ 4,950

19 - 23 Jul 2027

Online

| $ 4,950

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Introduction Objectives Training Methodology Outline

Introduction

In increasingly complex business environments, organisations must ensure that projects remain aligned with objectives, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Weak control structures and ineffective monitoring mechanisms often lead to project overruns, scope changes, and reduced organisational value.
The Applying Project Control training course provides participants with practical frameworks and techniques to establish effective governance structures, monitor project performance, and maintain control over project execution. The course focuses on the application of project control mechanisms that support informed decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and effective reporting practices.
Participants will explore how to develop baseline plans, apply change management processes, manage project risks, and monitor progress using recognised project control methodologies. The training course also examines adaptive project approaches that support effective control in volatile and rapidly changing environments.

Key focus areas include:

Project governance structures and reporting frameworks
Development of baseline plans for scope, time, and cost control
Project scheduling and change management practices
Risk analysis, prioritisation, and response planning
Performance monitoring using Earned Value Management (EVM)
Adaptive and alternative project management approaches

Objectives

At the end of this Applying Project Control training course, participants will be able to:

Establish project governance structures that support effective oversight and reporting
Develop baseline plans to control scope, schedule, and budget performance
Apply monitoring and change management techniques throughout project execution
Analyse and manage project risks using qualitative and quantitative approaches
Evaluate project performance using Earned Value Management techniques
Engage stakeholders effectively to manage expectations and project objectives
Apply adaptive project lifecycle approaches in dynamic environments
Strengthen project control practices to improve delivery outcomes and organisational performance

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction with practical exercises, case studies, and interactive discussions focused on real-world project environments. Participants apply project management frameworks, governance models, and project control tools through scenario-based learning designed to strengthen practical capability and improve workplace application.

Course Outline

Day 1

Planning Projects for Optimum Control

Projects vs. Programs
Establishing Project Control Parameters
Structuring the Project Management Plan
Engaging Project Stakeholders
Ensuring Project Scope Clarity

Day 2

Project Scheduling and Change Control

Developing Realistic Project Schedules
The Time and Cost Trade-off
Compressing Schedules and applying Resource Levelling
Developing Project Control Systems
Managing Change

Day 3

Controlling Project Risks

Qualitative Risk Analysis Techniques
Quantitative Risk Analysis Techniques
Risk Prioritization
Risk Response Planning
Risk Control and Alternative Responses

Day 4

Project Progress Monitoring and Control

Key Performance Indicators
Earned Value Management
Project Integrity Management
Predictive Control Techniques
Project Handover & Close-out

Day 5

Project Interface and Resource Control

Project Interface Management
Managing Resources through Effective Influence & Persuasion
Improving Communication, Motivation & Productivity
Alternative Project Management Methods
Lean Construction Man

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.