July 23, 2015 v1

Managing Project Control

30 Aug - 03 Sep 2015 Muscat, OmanThis course is Designed, Developed,

and will be Delivered under

ISO 29990:2010 Standards

Effectively Supporting Project Delivery

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

WHAT ARE THE GOALS?

HOW WILL THIS BE PRESENTED?

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

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PetroKnowledge utilizes a Quality Management System which covers technical, administrative and commercial aspects of its business operations. It was designed in accordance with the principles of ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.

PetroKnowledge has acquired the ISO 29990:2010 international standard which ensures that the design, development, and delivery of the learning service meet the ISO requirements.This quality mark ensures excellence of our training programs.

QUALITY CERTIFICATIONPetroKnowledge utilizes a Quality Management System which covers technical, administrative and commercial aspects of its business operations. It was designed in accordance with the principles of ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.

PetroKnowledge has acquired the ISO 29990:2010 international standard which ensures that the design, development, and delivery of the learning service meet the ISO requirements.This quality mark ensures excellence of our training programs.

QUALITY CERTIFICATION

In this exciting & extremely informative project controls course, the need for project organisations to recognise the value provided by the essential support mechanism that is known as Project Shared Services or Project Controls is established.

It is already well known that in order for organisations to successfully achieve project objectives, the relevant project information must be imparted with accountability and any responsibilities made clear. The core Project Controls disciplines are the root of this support and each will be comprehensively covered during this course, which will feature: 

• A sound foundation in Project Control tools and techniques.

• Interactive exercises to reveal the mysteries of planning and control

• An introduction to the principles of project management techniques

• A good level of knowledge in relation to risk management and ownership

• A solid introduction to the supporting role that Project Controls plays in assisting delivery of projects, including planning and scheduling, teamwork, procurement, communications, document control, quality management, resource management, risk management, handover and review

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes:

• Training provided via in an interactive format• Facilitation taking place with in-class learning

sessions• Consistent use of both individual and group exercises• Good use of case studies /scenario studies to

reinforce learnings• Glossary of relevant terms for Project Management

provided and referred to throughout to ensure competency descriptors are understood

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

• Understand the value of project control to project success and improve the project team’s contribution to the project performance

• Perform many of the key project control processes and techniques

• Contribute to the improved management of project control

• Appreciate the integration of budget and schedules on projects

• Contribute to a positive culture for project control in the project team

• Review effectiveness of measures for controlling risks

The target audience is employees with experience in engineering or projects who are either new to project control, or are being prepared for project control roles, or who require a refresher overview of project control principles.

It is particularly suitable for:

• project and discipline engineers• planning engineers• cost engineers• quantity surveyors• document controllers• to those who would like to learn how projects are

planned and controlled in industry

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The Course ContentMODULE 1Defining a Project and Project Control Terminology

• Understand what a Project is – Definitions & Attributes

• Learn about Project Controls

MODULE 2Project Management Organization

• Understand how Project Controls sit within a project organisation

• Gain an understanding of different organisational structures and how they impact upon projects

• Gain an appreciation of macro-environment in relation to project responsibilities

MODULE 3Preparing for Success

• Define success criteria and KPI’s of project• Understand who stakeholders are and how they may

impact upon the project• Consider implications of unclear roles and

responsibilities to project success

MODULE 4Project Life Cycles & Change Control

• Familiarise yourself with the benefits of following a Project Life Cycle

• Recognise the need for project Change Control• Gain an awareness of scope creep with unmanaged

changes

MODULE 5Project Management Integration

• Understand the need for a project team approach• Identify the importance of communication in a

project• Learn about the importance of consistent

interactions with project teams, engineering teams, managers, etc.

• Consider different Project Systems and Processes for project controls

MODULE 6Document Control & Communication

• Understand the Basics of Document Control• Identify document control checks and gate keeping

skills• Define the importance of document Identification• Learn how to organise documents and manage

information security• Understand how to ensure an efficient and relevant

distribution of document• Know the importance of managing documents

throughout their life cycle• Discuss document control procedures and

specifications

MODULE 7Developing Project Budget & Cost Control Process

• Learn the relevance of estimation in terms of cost & schedule

• Understand the different estimation types and where they should best be applied

• Master the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

• Learn about creation of a Project Budget• Understand the importance of Project cost

management and cost control

MODULE 8Project Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify who stakeholders are and how they may impact upon the project

• Consider best methods for managing stakeholders

MODULE 9Project Schedule Planning

• Gain an understanding of project requirements & how to capture them

• Development of the work breakdown structures (WBS)

• Understanding best use of the RAM and RACI tools

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MODULE 10Critical Path & Schedule Development

• Develop the precedence Network Diagram• Understand how to build schedule logic• Carry out activity development exercises• Learn how to master network calculations• Understand the differences and implications of lead

and lag scheduling• Know when we need to consider a Time-Cost-Scope

trade-off

MODULE 11Project Resource Management – Typical Challenges for Major Projects

• Recognise resource allocation algorithms for resource prioritisation

• Learn how to consider planning and scheduling with limited resources

• Find out about different options for accelerating the schedule

• Learn about how to crash the Schedule

MODULE 12Project Risk and Contingency Analysis

• Learn about the Risk Management Process• Identifying Potential Risk Events• Learn about Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Risk

Analysis Techniques• Understand Risk Matrices and Risk Ranking• Learn Progressive Risk Management Plan

Development• Understand best use of the project risk register• Recognise risk response planning strategies• Differentiate between containment and contingent

strategies

MODULE 13Project Procurement & Sub Contractor Management

• Gain an overview of Project Procurement Management

• Find out about contract types according to risk distribution

• Learn about• Fixed-Price Contracts• Cost-Reimbursable Contracts• Time and Material Contracts• Understand how contract type selection impacts on

projects• Find out how subcontract management relates to

other disciplines• Learn how subcontract management is best

managed

MODULE 14Project Control Reporting

• Learn about what needs to be reported• Understand different methods for reporting• Consider the timeliness of reporting and why

MODULE 15Project Quality Management

• Understand what project quality management is• Learn how to prepare for quality planning• Find out how to perform quality assurance• Learn different methods available to perform quality

control• Familiarise yourself with a range of quality tools• Understand the true cost of quality

MODULE 16Job-Site Management

• Understand aspects which affect safe working• Highlight the need for risk assessment in the

workplace• Consider the implementation of necessary control

measures• Learn how to ensure adequate communication takes

place

MODULE 17Project Cost and Schedule Recovery

• Project Cost and Schedule Recovery Techniques

MODULE 18Staying Focused, Delivering and Closing your Project

• Prepare for a good project handover• Understand what’s involved in project closure• Learn about project lessons learned – how they

should be captured and how to use them for best practice

30 Aug - 03 Sep 2015Muscat, Oman

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONHotel accommodation is not included in the Registration Fee. A reduced corporate rate and a limited number of rooms are available for attendees wishing to stay at the hotel venue.

Please make your request for accommodation at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the programme.

CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS

You must notify the Registrar of cancellations at least 2 weeks before a scheduled course in order to be eligible for a credit. If you cannot attend, you may send a replacement from your organisation at no charge. There is a $250 handling charge for all cancellations or rescheduling. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrolment. All registrants will be notified in advance and a full refund will be provided upon request.

DISCLAIMER

Circumstances beyond the control of PetroKnowledge may necessitate postponement, change of venue or substitution of the Instructor. As such, PetroKnowledge reserves the right to implement such amendments.

REGISTRATION FEES

US$ $4,950/ - per participant

This fee is inclusive of Documentation, Lunch and Refreshments

CERTIFICATION

A Certificate of Completion will only be awarded to those delegates who attend the entire course

MODE OF PAYMENT

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Abu Dhabi – UAE

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