There are no entry requirements for this course however some project and cost management experience would be beneficial.

Attendees of this course will benefit from:

• Improved project performance using proven cost management practices
• The ability to incorporate a multi-discipline approach to planning and budgeting supporting workforce
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• Improved resource and cost forecast to support communication and decision making
• Improved contingency planning and control
• Ability to achieve more sustainable practices

The course covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Cost Management
• Reporting Requirements and Cost Data Structures
• Estimating and Forecasting
• Introduction to Project Control
• Project baseline and budget
• Project performance feedback and forecast
• Project Baseline Change Management

Project managers and project team members. All members of a project organisation that may have a role in managing cost on a project.

Students will be provided with:

• A printed copy of a student workbook; and
• Access to an electronic version of presentation slides.