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- Locations: London United Kingdom
- Duration / Course length: 5 Days
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Course details
Overview
This five-day interactive training course is designed to equip project managers financial analysts and business professionals with the knowledge and skills required to estimate project costs effectively develop accurate budgets and implement cost-saving strategies. The course covers key budgeting methodologies estimation techniques risk management and financial analysis to ensure projects are delivered within budget while maximizing value.
Objectives
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of project budgeting and estimation.
Develop accurate project cost estimates using different methodologies.
Identify cost drivers and optimize project financial planning.
Implement cost control measures and manage project expenses effectively.
Apply risk management techniques to mitigate budget overruns.
Use financial performance indicators to track and report project costs.
Develop cost-saving strategies to enhance project profitability.
Leverage industry best practices for efficient budget management.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Project Managers and Coordinators
Finance Professionals and Accountants
Business Analysts involved in project financial planning.
Construction Managers and Engineers
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
Anyone responsible for project cost estimation and budget control
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Project Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Overview of Project Budgeting and its Importance
Key Financial Concepts in Project Management
The Role of Budgeting in Project Success
Types of Project Costs (Fixed Variable Direct Indirect)
Common Challenges in Project Budgeting and Estimation
Introduction to Cost Estimation Techniques
Day 2: Project Cost Estimation Techniques
Analogous Estimating (Top-Down Approach)
Parametric Estimating (Statistical Models)
Bottom-Up Estimating for Detailed Cost Analysis
Three-Point Estimating (PERT)
Using Historical Data for Budget Accuracy
Practical Exercises on Cost Estimation
Day 3: Budget Planning Forecasting and Risk Management
Developing a Detailed Project Budget
Budgeting Tools and Software
Contingency Planning and Reserve Analysis
Managing Budget Uncertainties and Risks
Cost Variance Analysis (Planned vs. Actual Costs)
Hands-on Budget Planning Workshop
Day 4: Cost Control and Performance Measurement
Techniques for Monitoring and Controlling Project Costs
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Financial Management
Managing Change Orders and Budget Adjustments
Communicating Budget Performance to Stakeholders
Day 5: Cost-Saving Strategies and Best Practices
Identifying and Eliminating Unnecessary Costs
Negotiation Techniques for Reducing Supplier Costs
Lean Budgeting and Cost Efficiency Models
Process Improvement for Budget Optimization
Implementing Cost-Saving Initiatives
Course Recap
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Project Cost Estimator , Budget Analyst , Financial ControllerCourse Location
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