Project Management

Cost Estimation & Control: Foundations

This Cost Estimation & Control training course (Foundations) is an entry-level programme that builds a solid working understanding for newcomers and cross-functional staff. It combines international standards with practical cases from the Gulf, Africa and Europe.

Code: PM104Level: FoundationsField: Project ManagementFormats: 5 or 10 days · classroom, online, in-house

Objectives

  • Explain the core principles, terminology and governing standards of Cost Estimation & Control
  • Apply proven methods and tools for Cost Estimation & Control to real workplace situations
  • Analyse performance data to find risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Compare your practice with international benchmarks and regional case studies
  • Build a practical action plan to apply Cost Estimation & Control in your organisation

Who should attend

Project managers, planners, cost engineers and project team members.

Course outline — 5 days

  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsCost Estimation & Control
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsCost Estimation & Control
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performanceCost Estimation & Control
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesCost Estimation & Control
  5. Day 5
    Best practice, assessment and action planCost Estimation & Control
10-day outline
  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsCost Estimation & Control
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsCost Estimation & Control
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performanceCost Estimation & Control
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesCost Estimation & Control
  5. Day 5
    Best practice review and mid-course assessmentCost Estimation & Control
  6. Day 6
    Advanced analysis techniquesCost Estimation & Control
  7. Day 7
    Digital tools, data and softwareCost Estimation & Control
  8. Day 8
    Practical labs and simulationsCost Estimation & Control
  9. Day 9
    Regional benchmarks and lessons learnedCost Estimation & Control
  10. Day 10
    Capstone project and final assessmentCost Estimation & Control

Upcoming sessions 2027–2030

CityDatesDuration
Milan18 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 20275 days
Casablanca15 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 20275 days
Dubai20 Feb 2028 – 24 Feb 20285 days
Alexandria23 Oct 2028 – 27 Oct 20285 days
Lagos2 Apr 2029 – 6 Apr 20295 days
Live Online20 May 2030 – 24 May 20305 days
Zurich2 Sep 2030 – 6 Sep 20305 days

No public session is listed yet. We can run this course in any city on your dates, online, or at your company.

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