Mastering Project Controls and Cost Management
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, UAE,
20-23 April 2026
- Essential Concepts, Practical Tools and Techniques for Effective Project Delivery
Ably facilitated by International Renowned Expert
Simon Robertson
- Director, The Agile Doctor, UK
- Former Director, Professional Development for the PMI UK Chapter
- 45 years of project delivery experience worldwide
- Understand Project Controls and Cost Management Fundamentals
- Apply PMBOK® Guide Control Processes
- Develop Performance Measurement Baselines
- Implement Integrated Change Control
- Manage and Control Project Scope
- Monitor and Control Schedule Performance
- Control Project Costs and Budgets
- Ensure Quality Control and Assurance
- Identify, Assess, and Control Project Risks
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded Certificate of Achievement bearing the signatures from both the Trainer and the Organizer. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 3100 0278
Course Outline (4-day)
Besides concise and focused lectures, interactive Q&A, the course is enhanced with four integrated learning approaches:
Day 1
Subject 1: Introduction to Project & Cost Control
- Understanding Project Control Fundamentals
- Importance of Project Control in Project Management
- Overview of the PMI PMBOK Guide and Control Process Group
Subject 2: Performance Measurement Baselines
- Creating the Project Management Plan
- Collecting Work Performance Data
- Establishing Performance Measurement Baselines
Subject 3: Change Control Processes
- Significance of Change Control
- Change Control Procedures and Approval Mechanisms
- Managing Scope Changes Effectively
Day 2
Subject 4: Scope Control Techniques
- Techniques for Controlling Project Scope
- Scope Verification and Validation
- Preventing Scope Creep
Subject 5: Time and Schedule Control
- Monitoring and Managing Project Schedules
- Identifying Schedule Deviations
- Implementing Corrective Actions for Schedule Management
Subject 6: Cost and Budget Control
- Cost Control Mechanisms and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Monitoring Budget and Addressing Cost Variances
Day 3
Subject 7: Quality Control and Assurance
- Quality Control Processes and Techniques
- Implementing Quality Assurance Measures
Subject 8: Risk Control and Mitigation
- Identifying and Assessing Project Risks
- Implementing Risk Mitigation Strategies
Day 4
Subject 9: Communication and Stakeholder Control
- Effective Communication for Project Control
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
Subject 10: Integrated Change Control
- Integrating Various Control Processes
- Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 3100 0278
Learn from Internationally Renowned Expert
Simon Robertson has over 45 years of experience delivering projects and more than 35 years of training and mentoring project professionals. He has a strong passion for working with teams to help them deliver successful, high-quality projects and for developing the next generation of project professionals. His approach is grounded in proven, practical good practice, drawing on the PMI PMBOK® Guide, the PMI Practice Standard for Risk Management, and real-world experience, combined with common sense and the effective use of standard project management tools, techniques, and methodologies.
Simon was Chair of the PMI South Regional Committee and Director of Professional Development for the PMI UK Chapter. He remains deeply committed to advancing the discipline of project management across all levels of education and professional practice.
Simon has worked with several blue-chip organisations, such as Fujitsu and Microsoft, and more recently with North Highland Consultancy. He lives in Hampshire, theUnited Kingdom and is a proud family man with four grown children and eleven grandchildren.
Certifications
- BSc (Hons), MDP (Mining)
- MSP® Practitioner
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
- ITIL® IS Project Management Certificate
- ITIL® v3 Foundation
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)®
- Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)®
- PMI Accredited Training Partner & Instructor (ATP/ATI)
- Scrumstudy Certified Trainer (SCT)®
- VMEdu Authorised Training Partner
Memberships
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Association for Project Management (APM)
Industries Trained
Simon has travelled extensively worldwide, delivering training, coaching and consultancy services across many industries, including:
- Investment Banking and Corporate Banking
- Defence and Electronic Guidance Systems Engineering
- Electrical Power and Gas Utilities
- IT Product Development and IT Services Consultancy
- Mobileand Digital Technology Networking
- Software Engineering and Digital Solutions
- Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Information Systems
- Scientific, Chemical, and Analytical Technology
- Armed Forces (United KingdomandUnited States)
- Financial Management andEnterpriseSoftware Systems
- Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
- Airline and Aviation Industry
- International Law Firms
- Higher Education
- Food, Confectionery, and Beverage Manufacturing
- Business Change and Management Consultancy
- Oil and Energy Industry
- Software Development Houses
- Motor Industry – Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 3100 0278
This course is designed for project managers and project professionals who wish to establish a strong foundation or broaden their understanding of project controls and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. It is particularly suitable for:
- Project Managers seeking to revisit core project control principles or strengthen their existing knowledge and skills
- Project Team Members who want to gain a deeper understanding of project controls before and during project delivery
- Lead Engineers and Technical Leads responsible for providing project leadership and contributing to project planning and control
- Specialists and Subject Matter Experts (e.g. Finance, IT, Business Analysts) transitioning into project management or team leadership roles and looking to enhance their project control capabilities
- Project Team Leads working within project teams and reporting to a Project Manager who need practical insight into applying project control principles in planning and execution
Pre-requisites:
Participants should have prior experience working in project teams, although not necessarily in a Project Manager role. Basic training or foundational knowledge in project management is beneficial but not mandatory.
All participants are required to bring a laptop computer with the following software installed for use during group work and practical exercises: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word (2007 or later) and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 3100 0278
- Understand Project Controls and Cost Management Fundamentals
- Apply PMBOK® Guide Control Processes
- Develop Performance Measurement Baselines
- Implement Integrated Change Control
- Manage and Control Project Scope
- Monitor and Control Schedule Performance
- Control Project Costs and Budgets
- Ensure Quality Control and Assurance
- Identify, Assess, and Control Project Risks
Key Business Benefits
Appropriate application of the principles and techniques presented in this workshop will deliver the following key business benefits:
- Scalability and Standardisation
- Course content is aligned with globally recognised standards, including the PMI PMBOK® Guide, enabling scalable and standardised project control - Enhanced Control of Project Delivery
- Improved visibility and control of project performance, helping to reduce project delays, cost overruns, and rework caused by unexpected events - Standardised Project Controls Framework
- Adoption of a proactive and consistent approach to project controls, empowering project teams to manage performance with greater confidence - Improved Team Efficiency and Discipline
- Increased efficiency, accountability, and discipline within project teams through clearly defined project control processes and performance monitoring. - Cross-Industry Applicability
- Real-world case studies and practical exercises ensure that key principles and techniques are transferable across industries, with flexibility to accommodate sector-specific requirements - Professional Development and Certification Support
- 28 Professional Development Units (PDUs) to support your continuing professional development
Pre-course Questionnaire
A pre-course questionnaire will be sent to you in advance which you can raise your specific areas of interest. The course facilitator will review and analyse in advance and address them during the workshops, seeking to satisfy your particular learning needs.
Certificate of Attendance
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance bearing the signatures from the Facilitator and the Course Organizer. This Certificate will testify your endeavor and serve towards your professional advancement.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 3100 0278
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The training will be held at the hotel stated below. The course fee does not include accommodation or travel costs.
It is recommended to book the hotel rooms early.
Kindly contact or email to the following for guest room reservation, quoting “Neoedge Training”:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Baniyas Rd, Deira
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 205 7508
Email: samih.mahmoud@radissonblu.com
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