Project Cost Management and Control
Keeping a project within budget calls for careful estimating and constant control. This course covers how to estimate costs, set a budget baseline, and track spending so that overruns are caught and corrected early.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Estimating project costs reliably using recognised techniques
- 02Building a cost baseline and time phased budget
- 03Tracking actual spending against the plan
- 04Applying earned value analysis to measure performance
- 05Calculating cost and schedule variance and performance indices
- 06Forecasting the final cost and taking corrective action
What you will gain
- Estimate project costs reliably
- Build a cost baseline and budget
- Track actual spending against plan
- Apply earned value techniques
- Forecast final cost and take action
Who should attend
- Project managers
- Cost controllers and engineers
- PMO staff
- Finance staff supporting projects
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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