By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of integrated project planning and control.
• Learn how to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and define project scope.
• Master resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting techniques.
• Develop risk management and change control strategies.
• Utilize modern project management tools for tracking and reporting.

This course is ideal for:

• Project managers and team leaders
• Business analysts and project coordinators
• Engineers and technical professionals
• Executives and decision-makers overseeing projects
• Anyone responsible for project planning and execution

Day 1: Fundamentals of Integrated Project Planning

• Importance of an integrated project plan
• Key components: Scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management
• Project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, PRINCE2)
• Stakeholder identification and communication strategies
• Workshop: Developing a project charter and defining objectives

Day 2: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Project Scheduling

• Creating a detailed WBS for effective project planning
• Defining deliverables, activities, and dependencies
• Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt charts for scheduling
• Resource planning and optimization techniques
• Workshop: Developing a WBS and project schedule

Day 3: Budgeting, Cost Control & Risk Management

• Estimating project costs and resource allocation
• Cost control strategies and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Identifying and analyzing project risks
• Developing mitigation and contingency plans
• Workshop: Risk assessment and budgeting exercise

Day 4: Monitoring, Tracking & Change Management

• Project tracking tools and dashboards
• Performance measurement using KPIs and variance analysis
• Change management and impact assessment
• Managing stakeholder expectations during project execution
• Workshop: Handling project changes and reporting progress

Day 5: Ensuring Project Success & Lessons Learned

• Best practices for project integration and continuous improvement
• Closing the project: Lessons learned and final reporting
• Leveraging technology for integrated project control (PM software, AI, automation)
• Developing an action plan for real-world projects
• Final review, Q&A, and certification

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration