Sextant / Project Management / PRJ-041
Project Management
Cost Estimation and Control: Foundation
Overview
This foundation-level programme on Cost Estimation and Control gives participants working command of the methods, standards and tools used by leading organisations. It combines expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, case studies from the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and a personal action plan to apply on return to work.
Designed for project managers, planners, engineers and project controls staff.
Learning objectives
- Master the principles, terminology and code requirements of Cost Estimation and Control
- Apply proven methods and tools to real field situations
- Analyse risk, cost and performance to make better decisions
- Learn from international case studies and industry best practice
- Build a practical improvement plan for your organisation
Course outline
Day 1Principles, terminology and the standards framework
Day 2Core methods, calculations and tools
Day 3Practical applications and group workshops
Day 4International case studies and lessons learned
Day 5Implementation roadmap, assessment and close
Day 6Advanced requirements and changes in the standards
Day 7Optimisation, KPIs and performance analysis
Day 8Risk management and decision making
Day 9Digital transformation and applied AI tools
Day 10Capstone project, presentation and final assessment
Upcoming sessions
- Abu Dhabi1 Mar – 5 Mar 2027
- Kuwait City24 May – 28 May 2027
- Paris26 Jul – 30 Jul 2027
- Lisbon18 Oct – 22 Oct 2027
Available in all our Middle East and Europe cities, live online for Africa and worldwide, or at your premises.
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PRJ-042Cost Estimation and Control: PractitionerPRJ-043Advanced Cost Estimation and ControlPRJ-044Cost Estimation and Control: Expert MasterclassPRJ-045Cost Estimation and Control for Managers and LeadersPRJ-046Digital and AI Applications in Cost Estimation and ControlPRJ-047Cost Estimation and Control: Case Studies and Best PracticesPRJ-048Cost Estimation and Control: Train-the-Trainer