General Objective:

To enable participants to acquire the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to professionally monitor, control, and close projects, ensuring successful outcomes and organizational sustainability.

Specific Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles and importance of project monitoring and controlling.
2. Apply key performance measurement tools and techniques to track project progress.
3. Identify and manage project risks, changes, and issues effectively.
4. Ensure compliance with quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
5. Document lessons learned and apply knowledge management practices.
6. Execute structured project closing, including administrative and contract closure.

1. Fundamentals of Project Monitoring and Controlling

   • The role of monitoring in the project life cycle.

   • Difference between monitoring and controlling.

   • Key inputs and outputs in monitoring and controlling processes.

2. Performance Measurement Tools & Techniques

   • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

   • Earned Value Management (EVM).

   • Cost and schedule variance analysis.

   • Dashboard reporting and project metrics.

3. Change, Issue, and Risk Management

   • Change control processes.

   • Risk monitoring and response planning.

   • Issue tracking and escalation procedures.

4. Quality Assurance and Compliance

   • Quality management tools.

   • Ensuring alignment with project scope, standards, and deliverables.

   • Managing stakeholder expectations and communication.

5. Project Closing Process

   • Administrative closure activities.

   • Contract closure and vendor management.

   • Deliverables acceptance and handover.

   • Final project report and documentation.

   • Lessons learned and continuous improvement.