Project Coordination - Resource Control
Course ID: 261005 0101 1132Proj
Course Dates : 05/10/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Change & Transformation Management Operational Excellence Professional Practice & Standards Project & Programme Management Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
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Introduction
Project resource control ensures that people, equipment, materials and budgets are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Strong resource control helps project teams maintain productivity, avoid shortages and ensure that project objectives are achieved within agreed constraints.
This programme provides participants with practical methods for planning, allocating and monitoring project resources. Participants will learn how to manage resource requirements, track utilisation, resolve conflicts and improve resource efficiency to support successful project delivery.
Objectives
1. Apply practical resource control methods to support effective project delivery.
2. Analyse resource requirements and utilisation throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Develop resource plans that align people, equipment and materials with project needs.
4. Evaluate resource performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
5. Improve resource management practices through monitoring, coordination and corrective actions.
2. Analyse resource requirements and utilisation throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Develop resource plans that align people, equipment and materials with project needs.
4. Evaluate resource performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
5. Improve resource management practices through monitoring, coordination and corrective actions.
Who Should Attend
1. Project Coordinators.
2. Assistant Project Managers.
3. Project Managers.
4. PMO Analysts.
5. Project Controls Specialists.
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1
Project Resource Control Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of resource control in projects
- Identifying different types of project resources
- Linking resource management with project objectives
Resource Planning
- Identifying project resource requirements
- Developing basic resource plans
- Aligning resources with project activities
Resource Allocation
- Assigning resources to project tasks
- Balancing resource availability and requirements
- Supporting effective resource utilisation
Day 2
Resource Scheduling
- Integrating resources with project schedules
- Monitoring resource commitments
- Identifying resource constraints
Resource Utilisation Monitoring
- Tracking resource usage
- Measuring resource performance
- Identifying inefficiencies
Resource Forecasting
- Predicting future resource needs
- Adjusting plans based on project changes
- Supporting proactive resource decisions
Day 3
Resource Conflict Management
- Identifying resource conflicts
- Prioritising competing requirements
- Resolving resource allocation issues
Team Capacity Management
- Understanding team availability
- Managing workload distribution
- Supporting sustainable performance
External Resource Management
- Coordinating suppliers and contractors
- Managing external resource commitments
- Monitoring outsourced activities
Day 4
Resource Performance Control
- Evaluating resource effectiveness
- Reviewing productivity indicators
- Implementing improvement actions
Resource Reporting
- Preparing resource status reports
- Communicating resource issues
- Supporting project decisions
Change Impact on Resources
- Assessing resource impacts from changes
- Updating resource plans
- Managing resource adjustments
Day 5
Optimising Project Resources
- Identifying opportunities to improve resource efficiency
- Reducing resource waste
- Strengthening resource control practices
Sustainable Resource Management
- Establishing effective resource routines
- Supporting continuous improvement
- Maintaining project resource effectiveness
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing project coordination resource control tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
