The goal of executing and controlling project processes is to achieve project objectives within parameters of cost, time, quality, scope and performance. This course is designed for anyone involved in project management work. It is especially beneficial to individuals who are actively involved in working on a project. This course incorporates necessary information and techniques to help you monitor progress on projects and exercise control to achieve project results. Through discussion, facilitation, and practical work examples, participants will learn proven techniques to carry out project plans, compare actual vs. planned performance, identify variances, and select appropriate actions to keep projects on track.

At the completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of monitoring and control techniques to successful project management.


• Learn the steps to confirm that the project plan remains accurate in each phase of the project life cycle.


• Learn the steps and activities involved in executing and controlling projects so they can be completed within budget, schedule, and a high degree of customer satisfaction.


• Learn how to analyze variances (deviations from the plan) by comparing actual performance to planned performance.


• Use various project management planning and controlling tools and techniques to evaluate appropriate alternative actions to get projects back on track.


• Recognize clues and signals that identify problems and help you eliminate them before they become a crisis.


• Use a systematic process for dealing with scope changes in a business like vs. an emotional fashion.


• Explore communication tips and techniques to covey progress with project stakeholders.