Scope Planning, Scheduling and Cost Management
Time and cost are two of the triple constraints of project management, and they are
interrelated. Once the project scope has been defined and elaborated through the planning phase of a
project, the project manager’s concerns center around controlling the project schedule, resources and
overall costs. It should be noted, however, that no controls can overcome the damage caused to a
project by an incomplete project scope or an ever changing project plan.
This course will address the critical project disciplines of scope definition and scope planning, and
the knowledge areas of Time and Cost. Schedule compression strategies such as crashing and fast
tracking will be discussed and illustrated using class exercises. Sophisticated forecasting tools such
as Earned Value will also be presented. The class will work together on relevant case studies and will
develop a project schedule and budget. The course employs the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®)
terminology and covers processes & knowledge areas that are consistent with “A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide®).”
Functional managers, project managers, project leaders, executive sponsors, key
stakeholders and critical project team members can benefit from a discussion of scope, time and cost
techniques. Anyone who wishes to learn proven techniques for achieving specific, measurable project
results will find this course to be valuable.
- Project Management Overview or a similar introductory course
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level
of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take
the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course.
This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.