Project Planning and Control

Course Outline

The Project Planning and Control course covers the following topics regarding project planning and control:

Project Planning Phases

• Conception and initiation
• Planning
• Execution
• Performance and monitoring
• Project closure

Key Tasks Under Project Control

• Scope verification and change control
• Cost control
• Quality control
• Performance reporting
• Risk control
• Contract administration

 Key Elements of a Project Plan

• Products
• Activities
• Resources
• Schedule
• Budget
• Risks
• Assumptions

Project Planning Benefits

• Clear objective
• Risk assessment
• Milestones
• Resource allocation
• Task dependencies
• Communication
• Scope creep
• Bottom line
• Client appreciation
• Team transparency and understanding

Key Qualities for Project Control

• Leadership qualities
• Communication
• Exercise of caution
• Consideration of instincts and emotions
• Teamwork

Project Control Situations

• Realisation problems
• Allocation problems
• Design problems
• Exploration problems

Project Planning and Control Techniques

• Work breakdown structure
• PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) chart
• Gantt chart
• Cause and effect diagrams
• Critical path analysis

 Project Planning and Control Challenges

• Change management
• Schedules
• Costs
• Requirements
• Communication
• Staffing
• Checklists