Day 1:
Foundations of Project Cost Management
Overview of project cost management principles and frameworks.
Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM) and its applications.
Techniques for accurate cost estimation and budgeting.
Case study: Lessons learned from high-profile cost overruns.
Day 2:
Quality Management in Projects
Understanding quality standards and compliance requirements.
Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma.
Tools for quality control and assurance.
Group exercise: Developing a quality management plan.
Day 3:
Resource Allocation and Optimization
Fundamentals of resource management and capacity planning.
Resource Leveling and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).
Managing human resources: Team dynamics and skill assessment.
Interactive workshop: Creating a resource allocation matrix.
Day 4:
Integrating Cost, Quality, and Resources
Balancing competing priorities in project management.
Risk management strategies for cost and resource challenges.
Agile methodologies for adaptive project management.
Real-world application: Simulating a multi-faceted project scenario.
Day 5:
Sustainability and Future Trends
Incorporating sustainability into project planning.
Emerging technologies: AI, IoT, and their impact on project management.
Preparing for certification exams (PMP®, PRINCE2®).
Final assessment and feedback session.
