Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Scheduling & Controlling Projects

Achieving Project Success: Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control and Agile Management

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Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Scheduling & Controlling Projects

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Course Overview:

Our 'Project Planning, Scheduling and Control & Cost Control Certification Training Course' provides a comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals applied through the lens of Agile methodologies. You'll learn how to effectively manage a project portfolio, how to set up and operate a project management office, and how to develop detailed project plans. Our training courses will guide you towards becoming an Agile project manager or cost control engineer, focusing on acuity scheduling and project cost control. This course is unique in how it integrates these various elements, providing a holistic approach to project management.

Target Audience:

Project managers
Operation team leaders
Cost control engineers
Agile project managers
Individuals interested in enhancing their project management professional skills
Aspiring Project Management Professionals (PMPs)
Senior Executives interested in better understanding project management
Department Heads coordinating large projects

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Project Management Office
Engineering and Design
Operations and Production
Finance and Cost Control
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Strategy and Planning
Product Development

Targeted Industries:

Construction and Engineering
IT and Software Development
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Financial Services
Energy and Utilities
Education and Research Institutions
Retail and E-commerce

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understanding of project management fundamentals and Agile project management

Skills in project planning, scheduling, and cost control
Proficiency in acuity scheduling
Ability to establish and run a project management office
Knowledge on managing a project portfolio
Proficiency in using project charter effectively
Understanding the key responsibilities of a project manager and cost control engineer
Preparation for Project Management Professional certification

Training Methodology:

Our methodology focuses on interactive learning, with a blend of lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. We cover everything from the project management fundamentals to advanced topics such as Agile project management, project planning, acuity scheduling, project cost control, and roles like Agile project manager and cost control engineer. Our trainers are seasoned professionals, bringing real-world examples to help you understand and apply these concepts in your workplace.

Course Toolbox:

Comprehensive course manual
Interactive exercises and case studies
Online resources for Agile project management training
Checklists and templates for project planning and scheduling
Tools for setting up a project management office
Techniques for effective project portfolio management

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management

Topic 1: Project management fundamentals
Topic 2: Role of the project management office
Topic 3: Importance of project charter
Reflection & Review: Discuss key learnings from the day's session

Day 2: Project Planning & Scheduling

Topic 1: Detailed guide to project planning
Topic 2: Acuity scheduling in project management
Topic 3: Project manager responsibilities
Reflection & Review: Reflect on project planning and scheduling techniques

Day 3: Managing Project Teams & Portfolios

Topic 1: Building and managing a project team
Topic 2: Effective project portfolio management
Topic 3: Agile project management training
Reflection & Review: Review of project team and portfolio management

Day 4: Cost Control in Project Management

Topic 1: Understanding project cost control
Topic 2: Role of a cost control engineer
Topic 3: Agile project manager responsibilities
Reflection & Review: Discuss cost control strategies and roles

Day 5: Course Review & Certification Process

Topic 1: Review of course offerings
Topic 2 : Steps on how to get Certification Course
Topic 3: Role play - A day in the life of a project management professional
Reflection & Review: Reflect on the entire course, discuss next steps

How This Course is Different from Other Project Training Courses:

Our course uniquely merges the worlds of project management and cost control engineering. Unlike other training courses, we introduce Agile project management principles to conventional project management. This course is enriched with real-life case studies, role plays and interactive sessions, enabling you to better understand the day-to-day roles of project managers, Agile project managers, and cost control engineers. We also provide a comprehensive guide on how to get a certification course, empowering you to take your career to the next level.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Manama	Week 19, 2026 10 - 14 May 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,700
Milan	Week 20, 2026 17 - 21 May 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
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Barcelona	Week 26, 2026 22 - 26 Jun 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Milan	Week 26, 2026 22 - 26 Jun 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
Amman	Week 26, 2026 28 Jun - 02 Jul 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
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Rome	Week 29, 2026 13 - 17 Jul 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
London	Week 30, 2026 20 - 24 Jul 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€5,700
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Cairo	Week 34, 2026 17 - 21 Aug 2026	5 Days	Onsite	€4,100
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Zoom	Week 37, 2026 07 - 11 Sep 2026	5 Days	Online	€1,500
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