0044 - Advanced Project Monitoring and Control
Course Description
Overview
This course focuses on the execution, monitoring and control, and project completion aspects of project management. Using group discussions, realistic project scenarios, and exercise simulations, you will learn to apply advanced techniques of project management to actively guide your projects to a successful outcome. It emphasizes the application of context and common sense to project management tools and techniques. It also enables you to achieve tangible, real-world value by transitioning your learning into your workplace projects and scenarios.
This course can be taken as part of the Project Management Certificate.
Who Should Enrol
- Project managers
- Project team members
- Department leaders
- Individuals who aspire to become project management specialists
- Professionals who want to develop skills to deliver projects on target, on time, and on budget"
What you will learn
- Adopt techniques to accurately convey project status.
- Understand earned value analysis.
- Control accounts and select the appropriate level at which to monitor progress.
- Spot trends in project performance.
- Utilize forecasting techniques to facilitate proactive decisions and keep projects on track.
- Perform quantitative risk analysis and decision analysis.
- Apply sound quality management principles to projects.
- Understand contracts and procurement.
- Facilitate post project reviews.
Course Details
The curriculum is compatible with the project management industry standard set by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The University of Waterloo partners with a project management training provider to offer courses that qualify for project management professional (PMP) Professional Development Units (PDUs) or contact hours. You will receive electronic course notes that parallel the course content and serve as an excellent project management resource tool.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Project Management : Electives