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Project Planning & Control: CPM/PERT & EVM

The Project Planning and Control - Practitioner course by Koenig Original equips project managers, planning engineers, and project control professionals with advanced techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget, addressing the industry challenge where 77% of projects fail to meet original timelines. It provides mastery in scheduling, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring using data-driven controls.

This course prepares learners for the APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner certification, featuring Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling for flexible, uninterrupted training access. Graduates gain the expertise to lead complex projects with confidence, driving efficiency and career advancement in project-intensive industries.

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Course Overview

The Project Planning and Control - Practitioner course by Koenig Original is designed for professionals aiming to master advanced project planning and control methodologies, preparing them for the rigorous Project Planning and Control™ Practitioner certification exam. This intensive program serves project managers, planning engineers, and project control engineers who are responsible for managing complex project lifecycles across industries such as construction, energy, and infrastructure. With demand rising—25% of project controls professionals report salary misalignment with responsibility according to the 2026 PACE Market Report—organizations increasingly seek certified practitioners to ensure project delivery precision. The course equips learners with a structured approach to defining scope, developing schedules, managing risks, and maintaining cost control, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

Participants engage with essential tools and frameworks including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, risk assessment matrices, earned value analysis, and configuration management systems. The hands-on lab component, delivered through interactive classroom simulations and real-world case studies, enables students to build comprehensive project plans from initiation to closure. Using official courseware and guided exercises, learners develop detailed project budgets, integrated schedules, and control mechanisms for a simulated infrastructure project, applying techniques like S-curve analysis and milestone tracking. These practical sessions are conducted in a live online environment via Zoom, mirroring real-time collaboration platforms used in enterprise project management, ensuring participants gain applicable skills in a realistic setting.

Earning the Project Planning and Control™ Practitioner certification validates expertise recognized across global project-driven industries, with certified professionals commanding average salaries of £67,138 for mid-to-senior roles, as reported by Infraspec in 2026. This Koenig Original course not only prepares candidates for the open-book, 3-hour 20-minute exam with an 8-question complex multiple-choice format but also enhances career advancement potential in high-demand sectors like nuclear, defence, and major infrastructure. A key differentiator of Koenig’s training is its Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to expert instructors with real-world project experience, ensuring personalized learning support. Graduates emerge ready to lead mission-critical projects with confidence, driving efficiency, compliance, and successful delivery in complex organizational environments.

What You'll Learn

Define project scope and objectives using PMBOK framework standards to ensure precise project initiation.
Design robust scope management strategies to mitigate scope creep and maintain alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Implement comprehensive risk management protocols to identify, assess, and mitigate project threats in accordance with PRINCE2 methodologies.
Analyze stakeholder engagement requirements to optimize communication channels and foster collaborative project environments.
Optimize project scheduling and resource allocation using Oracle Primavera P6 to improve timeline accuracy and reduce operational delays.
Evaluate project performance and control measures through Earned Value Management to track variances and implement corrective actions for budget adherence.

Skills You'll Gain

Project Planning Resource Allocation Task Sequencing Dependency Management Scheduling Techniques Risk Management Budgeting Techniques Cost Control Critical Path Method Gantt Charts Project Monitoring Baseline Management Change Control Earned Value Management Performance Measurement Project Reporting

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Knowledge equivalent to the Project Planning and Control - Practitioner certification by Koenig Original or similar training
  • Clear understanding of all project lifecycle phases, from initiation through closure, as defined by industry standards
  • Skill in interpreting and developing work breakdown structures (WBS) and WBS dictionaries for effective project organization
  • Practical experience in applying scheduling tools like Gantt charts and critical path method (CPM) to manage project timelines
  • Familiarity with project risk management practices, including maintaining risk registers to identify and mitigate potential issues
  • Ability to monitor project performance accurately using cost and schedule control metrics for better decision-making
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the Project Planning & Control: CPM/PERT & EVM certification exam

Exam Details
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Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Candidates must hold the Project Planning and Control Foundation certification as a prerequisite; candidates must wait 7 days before retaking the exam; each reattempt requires full payment; no limit on total attempts
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Project Definition and Scope Management
Master Project Planning and Control - Practitioner business cases Identify essential scope management techniques Apply expert requirements gathering methods Analyze stakeholder roles and influence Develop clear, actionable project objectives Validate project success criteria metrics Create effective statements of work Assess critical project feasibility factors
2
Day 2– Planning and Breakdown Structures
Construct detailed Work Breakdown Structures Develop Product Breakdown Structure frameworks Create Organizational Breakdown Structure charts Build Responsibility Assignment Matrix models Apply Koenig Original WBS Dictionary standards Integrate Cost Breakdown Structure data Design Resource Breakdown Structure layouts Link breakdown structures to project deliverables
3
Day 3– Scheduling and Resource Planning
Apply top-down project planning approaches Use bottom-up estimation techniques effectively Implement rolling-wave planning methodology Develop robust project schedule networks Interpret S-curve progress report data Allocate resources to project activities Optimize resource leveling strategies daily Analyze critical path dependency chains
4
Day 4– Risk, Change, and Control
Identify high-impact project risk factors Assess risk impact and probability scores Develop proactive risk response strategies Implement formal change management processes Monitor complex project interface points Apply forensic analysis methods accurately Maintain rigorous project record keeping Ensure document control compliance standards
5
Day 5– Monitoring, Closure, and Lessons Learned
Track project performance metrics precisely Conduct proactive project control sessions Verify project handover requirement sets Execute formal project closeout processes Capture vital project lessons learned Evaluate key project success factors Apply monitoring feedback loop cycles Prepare final project evaluation reports

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

78%

of Project Planning & Control: CPM/PERT & EVM certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+24%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Project Planning & Control: CPM/PERT & EVM certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Certified Project Manager
  • Expert Project Planner
  • Strategic Project Controller
  • Program Coordinator
  • Senior Project Analyst
  • Project Management Consultant

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