The project controller has a key role in sound project management, whether as an assistant to the project manager, an ally of the accounting department or otherwise. However, the role of the project controller is often misunderstood. In this training course for the project controller, you will see the undeniable advantages of this role. How the Project Controller (PCO) frees project managers from administrative tasks, how it ensures rigor in measurement data and how it improves the interpretation of dashboard data.
Becoming a project controller means being able to manage the progress of a project and report on its progress, in all aspects... a strategic role in the organization.
Duration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$975
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$875
Objectives of the training
The participant will be able to follow up with the various stakeholders. - The role of the project controller, - Understanding the performance areas The acquisition of this knowledge and skills aims to allow the project controller to better accompany project managers to increase the performance of project management.Targeted audience
Project supervision and coordination positions, team leader positions and management positionsPrerequisite
Have participated in at least one projectTrainers
Upcoming information
Course architecture
During the training to become a Project Controller (PCO), the participant will see how the PCO is the compass of the project manager and why the role of the controller is central to the success of projects. To be a project controller is to intervene on all processes and interact with all stakeholders. A position that requires practical knowledge, a critical sense, an analytical mind, interpersonal skills and a solution orientation...
Points covered during the training :
Reminder on the essentials of project management
- The project management life cycle;
- Organizational structures and project management (functional, matrix, project-based)
- Principles of project management;
- Knowledge domains
- Performance areas;
- Adapting the project to the realities of the projects.
What are the roles and responsibilities of a project controller
- The tasks and responsibilities of the PCO
- Take stock of the situation and do follow-ups
- Synthesize and share information
- Reinforce good project management practices
- Added value of a project controller
- What solutions to propose following a gap analysis
- How to identify improvement opportunities
- Relationship of the project controller with key project stakeholders
- Competencies and skills of the project controller: profile required
- What know-how and other technical skills to master
- What soft skills and other relational skills to develop
- The different types of controllers
- Project controller
- Program controller
- Portfolio Controller)
How the PCO plans a project - Organization and preparation
- Creation of repositories
- The Project Management Plan
Project Execution - Executing the Work
- The project's progress status
- Measuring the distance from the objective, its impacts, the corrective measures
- Change management
Project closure - Finalization of the project
- The project closure report
- Gap analysis
- Lessons learned
- Documentation for the rest of the organization
Pedagogical details
Training architecture
Presentations introducing the processes and each of the tools; Applications of the method and instrumentation to a situation familiar to the participants; Call for contributions from other participants and teamwork; Feedback and supplementation from the trainer. Participants are expected to bring information on all the projects in their company that they will be working on throughout the session.
Type of training
Skill development
Skill development and knowledge integration
Decision support
Basic knowledge
Training Notes
The concepts presented apply to projects of various levels of complexity, of all sizes and types.
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quoteDuration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$975
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$875
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quote