Advanced Project Monitoring and Control

Overview

This Advanced Project Monitoring and Control course from University of Waterloo focuses on the execution, monitoring and control, and project completion aspects of project management. Using group discussions, realistic project scenarios, and exercise simulations, you will learn to apply advanced techniques of project management to actively guide your projects to a successful outcome. It emphasizes the application of context and common sense to project management tools and techniques. It also enables you to achieve tangible, real-world value by transitioning your learning into your workplace projects and scenarios. 

What you will learn

• Adopt techniques to accurately convey project status.
• Understand earned value analysis.
• Control accounts and select the appropriate level at which to monitor progress.
• Spot trends in project performance.
• Utilize forecasting techniques to facilitate proactive decisions and keep projects on track.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis and decision analysis.
• Apply sound quality management principles to projects.
• Understand contracts and procurement.
• Facilitate post project reviews.