Project Cost Management: Estimating, Budgeting and Earned Value Analysis
Poor estimates. Unrealistic budgets. ROI falling short of expectations. Sound familiar?
Learn how to apply proven methods, tools and techniques to prepare estimates, develop and monitor budgets, manage cash flow, and use earned value analysis (EVA) to ensure the project’s ROI is achieved. This project management course will use a realistic and interactive case study that will allow you to practice the methodology.
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| Learning Objectives | Fee |
| Course Benefits | Who Should Attend |
Upcoming Sessions
| Date | City | Times | Course# 36552 |
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Jun 7, 2012
- Jun 8, 2012Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
- 5:00 PMRegister Now
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate projects in terms of a cost/benefit analysis
- Explore how the time value of money works
- Learn five rules to follow when estimating project costs
- Perform project budgeting: develop a cost management plan using organizational systems, guidelines and policies
- Apply project cost management and risk planning techniques
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Use Earned Value Analysis to manage project cash flows and control costs
Course Benefits
- Use the business tools of NPV, IRR, payback period, and benefit/cost ratio to evaluate projects
- Improved financial risk management
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More accurate forecasting and project cost performance variances provide better decision making tools
Course Features
- Structured case studies to apply learning in groups
- Hands-on activities engage participants in demonstrating skills
- Sample templates and tools you can use in the workplace
- Simulation activities to help transfer learned skills and behaviour to the working world
- Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning
Additional Details
NOTE: You must bring a laptop with Microsoft® Excel to your session.
Fee
- $1845 Member
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$1995 non Member
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Who Should Attend
Project/Program/PMO Managers, business analysts in a project team. Finance and senior managers who need to understand how the finance and project functions impact each other.
Course Type
Classroom
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" This was a learning milestone in my career! "
Carrie Wilemsen
Gibson Energy Ltd -
" I liked how the course showed me that there are different types of people and how to communicate with them depending on the kind of person he/she is. "
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" Enjoyed the 'real life' experiences Al was able to share. This made the material believable. Enjoyed the class, material, instructor and setting. This is my first course and will definitely not be my last. "
Scott Basham
Triton PCS -
" One thing that I believe made the course such a huge success was being to apply the lessons to an actual project that a team mate was or will be working on in her job. "

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