Course overview
This course will provide students with in-depth knowledge in respect to practices associated with the monitoring and controlling of project activities from project inception to completion. Students will study a broad set of inter-related theoretical concepts and practical processes across the project lifecycle, including: the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group (PMBOK® Guide); project schedules and management; project costing and tracking; project quality plans and compliance; scope control; stakeholder relationship management; risk control; project communications; performance management; project monitoring, auditing and reporting; and process improvement.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project monitoring and control processes as required during typical project lifecycles.
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyse and transform project control principles in diverse situations.
- Communicate advanced project control concepts to stakeholders with or without technical knowledge of project management.
- Apply project management decision-making frameworks and skills in a variety of project oriented situations.