Controlling Project Scope, Time and Cost

This workshop is intended for project and program managers and team members, or others who are involved in projects of any size and type. It is also for experienced project managers who want a refresher on key project management issues.

• Learn how to resolve core causes of poor requirements and scope gathering
• Become familiar with tools for shortening and compressing schedules
• Use network diagrams to analyze and determine where the risks are in schedules
• Acquire the skills to increase accuracy of time and cost estimates
• Understand the most accurate performance measurement method for progress reporting
• Learn change control to avoid schedule and cost overruns
• Balance project scope, time and costs to increase customer satisfaction

• Scope, time and cost management framework: key concepts in monitoring and controlling, core controlling considerations, eight controlling tips and warning signs
• Controlling scope: scope control tools and techniques, tips for nailing down the requirements and scope, validating and controlling scope changes
• Controlling time: time control tools and techniques, determining key schedule components, variance analysis and setting tolerances for monitoring and controlling schedule
• Controlling cost: cost control tools and techniques, identifying risks that may lead to cost overruns, taking corrective actions, using earned value analysis to measure performance

Special features

Working in small groups, you will apply the tools and techniques you are learning to find suitable scope, time and cost management solutions. You will also gain experience in using a team approach to win buy-in from stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

As part of the workshop, you will receive PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Note:  participants in this program may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding through the Canada BC Job Grant program. Find out if you qualify.