Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the principles of project planning and control.
• Develop effective project plans and schedules.
• Apply techniques to monitor and control projects.
• Resolve project issues and manage risks effectively.

This course is ideal for:

• Project managers seeking to improve their planning and control skills.
• Team leaders responsible for delivering projects.
• Project stakeholders wanting to understand the planning and control process.
• Any professional interested in enhancing their project management skills.

Day 1

Introduction to Project Planning and Control

• Understanding the importance of project planning and control.
• Overview of the project life cycle and key stages.
• Key roles and responsibilities in project planning and control.
• Discussion: Challenges in project planning and control. 

Day 2

Developing Effective Project Plans

• Steps in developing a project plan.
• Tools and techniques for effective project scheduling.
• Case Study: Analysis of a successful project plan.
• Workshop: Developing a project plan.

Day 3

Monitoring and Controlling Projects

• Techniques for monitoring project progress.
• Understanding project control cycles.
• The role of performance metrics in project control.
• Workshop: Implementing project control techniques.

Day 4

Resolving Project Issues and Risk Management

• Strategies for issue resolution in project management.
• Principles of risk management in projects.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Effective issue and risk management in projects.

Day 5

The Future of Project Planning and Control

• Emerging trends in project planning and control.
• The role of technology in project management.
• Preparing for the future: Key skills for project leaders.
• Discussion: The future of project management.

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration