Cost Control Workshops

The Cost Control Workshops course is a hands-on, practical training program designed to enhance 

participants’ ability to monitor, control, and forecast project costs effectively. Tailored for professionals 

working in capital projects, construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, this workshop blends 

cost management theory with real-world tools and case studies.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions covering cost baselines, change control, earned value 

analysis (EVA), cash flow forecasting, and performance reporting. The workshop-style format 

encourages problem-solving, tool usage, and real-time application of cost control techniques across the 

project lifecycle.

• Understand the role of cost control within the broader project controls function

• Develop and manage a cost baseline and apply budgeting techniques

• Track project performance using actuals, commitments, and forecasts

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule integration

• Analyze variances (CV, CPI, VAC) and recommend corrective actions

• Manage change orders, claims, and contingency drawdown

• Prepare and interpret cost reports and dashboards for stakeholders

• Improve decision-making through trend analysis and forecasting models

• Cost Controllers and Cost Engineers

• Project Control Engineers and Planners

• Project Managers and Program Managers

• Construction Managers and Site Engineers

• Quantity Surveyors and Contract Administrators

• Professionals involved in budget tracking, financial reporting, or forecasting

• Anyone seeking hands-on skills in cost management tools and techniques

• Module 1: Introduction to Cost Control

• Module 2: Setting the Cost Baseline

• Module 3: Cost Data and Tracking Mechanisms

• Module 4: Earned Value Management (EVM) Essentials

• Module 5: Change Management and Cost Impact

• Module 6: Forecasting and Performance Reporting

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