This workshop will provide the participant with the necessary tools to measure and monitor project progress effectively. Participants will use a variety of tools and techniques to bring in a project scope as defined, on time, and on budget. Special attention is focused on communications skills and techniques for effectively sharing information. The workshop is interactive and participants will apply techniques presented through scenario analysis, role playing, case studies, discussion, and other experiential techniques.

In this course participants will learn to:

1. Describe project planning activities necessary for monitoring and control.

2. Identify key monitoring and controlling activities that take place in the PMBOK® Guide – 3rd Edition knowledge areas.
3.  Create a change control process.
4.  Define quality required by a customer.
5.  Develop effective communication techniques.
6.  Use earned value management to measure progress.
7.  Manage risks, issues, and change requests.
8.  Shorten a project schedule.
9.  Create a communication management plan.
10. Report project status.