PBSCCProject Baseline, Schedule and Cost ControlSetting and defending project baselines
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Course Overview
Project Baseline, Schedule and Cost Control addresses one of the most consistent pressures project managers face: the push to compress a schedule or cost baseline that was set for good reason. The course teaches baseline setting, schedule control, and cost tracking technique, then puts delegates through the harder skill of defending that baseline when senior stakeholders push to compress it. This
Key Takeaways
1
Set a realistic, defensible project baseline from the outset
2
Track schedule and cost variance accurately throughout delivery
3
Recognize when baseline compression pressure is unreasonable
4
Defend a project baseline confidently under senior stakeholder pressure
5
Protect project outcomes without damaging important relationships
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LEORON - Professional Development Institute
LEORON Institute is the leading corporate training and EdTech company in the EMEA region, with the most comprehensive learning and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations and Engineering. Through instructor-led sessions, in-company training, and coaching, our faculty of experts deliver over 2,000+ programs annually, while 50,000+ learners are equipped with up-to-date relevant education and the latest tech solutions across the EMEA region.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
As a NASBA-registered CPE sponsor with a KHDA educational services permit in Dubai, LEORON also offers selected professional certifications eligible for HRDF reimbursement in Saudi Arabia.
Course Outline
1. Setting a realistic project baseline from the start
2. Schedule control techniques through the project lifecycle
3. Cost tracking and variance monitoring
4. Recognizing pressure to compress a baseline unreasonably
5. Exercise - defending a baseline against compression pressure
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for project managers and planners who regularly face pressure to compress a schedule or cost baseline that was set for good reason. It suits anyone who needs both the technical skill to set a solid baseline and the professional confidence to defend it.
FAQ
How does this connect to PMP and PMI-SP?
This course covers baseline and schedule control skills relevant to both the PMP and the more specialized PMI-SP scheduling certification.
Is this suitable for project planners as well as project managers?
Yes, the course is designed for both roles given their shared responsibility for baseline integrity.
Is this delivered live online?
Yes, this course runs as Live Virtual Training with the defense exercise conducted live.