Program Overview
Course Overview
Designed to give project professionals a working knowledge of the planning and control process, this course provides an overview of the key project planning and control activities that support the successful delivery of projects and programmes such as estimating, resource management and reporting. This course is available to all individuals working in a project or programme environment and is particularly useful to those who are new to the profession.
On this course you will...
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the monitoring and control process
- Contribute to planning and scheduling a project and define a range of resource types
- Evaluate earned value data and the underpinning schedule information
Key Details
- Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
- Course Location: Online, Various
- Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
- Delivery Style: In-Person or Online
- Course Duration: Part-time: 2 Days
- Course Start Point: undefined
- Award: Short course
- Open Days: All
Minimum entry requirements
Tuition Fees Policy
What our course participants have to say
An excellent course, with an excellent tutor. Good use of IT in the current home working environment. Thank you. Feedback from participants on Introduction to Planning and Cost Control, February 2021
I enjoyed the tutor’s approach of being able to share his wealth of experience. Thank you for making it very enjoyable. Feedback from participants on Introduction to Planning and Cost Control, February 2021
The tutor was very helpful, especially when I asked for some one-to-one help during lunchtime. He allowed me to ask questions. Feedback from participants on Introduction to Planning and Cost Control, November 2020
Course Structure
What you will learn
Delivered over two days, Introduction to Planning and Cost Control explores the following topics:
Day one
- Requirements management
- Estimating time and cost
- Network diagrams & critical paths
Day two
- Resource Management
- Risk Management
- Project Control
- Earned Value Management
Teaching & Assessment
How you will learn
The Introduction to Project and Cost Control can be delivered either online (via Zoom) or face-to-face over two days.
Participants looking to attend this course online can find more information here.
The course includes a variety of interactive exercises and maximises opportunities for discussion, networking and collaboration.
Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences throughout the course with an emphasis on how the learning can be seen in and applied to the workplace environment.
How you will be assessed
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
2025 - 2026
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
Funding
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student Finance
Additional Costs
There may be some additional costs. For example, you may need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some textbooks.
