At Project Control Academy, we are committed to providing value to project professionals worldwide through our exceptional training programs as well as our high-quality events. We offer a range of upcoming events that you can attend, either live or on-demand. These events are designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities in the field of project controls. Our events cover various topics and feature industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who share their insights and experiences. Whether you’re interested in attending live webinars, annual conference, masterclasses, or accessing on-demand recordings, we have a diverse selection of events to cater to your professional development needs.
[Free Masterclass] The Ultimate Leadership Recipe for Project Professionals
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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, many project professionals focus so much on enhancing their technical expertise that they often overlook the critical importance of effective leadership and communication in driving projects to successful completion. Without these key elements, even the most technically sound projects can struggle to cross the finish line smoothly.
But here’s the best part: You don’t need to be a project manager or hold a managerial position to lead effectively. True leadership starts from within, and with the right mindset, skills, and behaviors, you can make a powerful impact—right where you are.
Join Kamran Akbarzadeh, CEO of Project Control Academy and author of the award-winning books Leadership Soup and Get What You Want, for an exclusive, engaging session where you’ll uncover the ultimate recipe for becoming an exceptional project leader.
In-Person Project Control Summit 2025
Are Your Ready to Navigate the Future of Project Controls?
We are embarking on an exceptional adventure at the 2025 Project Control Summit and we would love for you to join us!
This is YOUR ticket to three days of transformative insights, networking, and memories that’ll light up your career path.
Imagine being part of an event that’s not just a conference, but a transformational journey that ignites your potential and catapults your career to new heights!
The Project Control Summit is your gateway to unlocking new horizons in your career.
Here is our roadmap to this remarkable journey:
📍 Destination: Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas, USA
🗓 Dates: May 6 – 8, 2025
🎯 Theme: Navigating the Future of Project Controls
🎟️ Secure Your Ticket Now: https://projectcontrolsummit.com
Enroll now and dive into a world of knowledge and connections that will set you up for success.
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[Free Masterclass] How to Enhance Your Project Cost & schedule Predictability & Performance
Have you ever experienced delays or cost overruns due to the lack of clear understanding of the progress and insights into performance issues in your project?
If yes, you are not alone. Unfortunately, most project professionals struggle with these challenges in their projects. The lack of visibility into the actual progress of a project along with unpredictable cost and schedule outcomes can disrupt and make even the most carefully planned projects chaotic.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could spot performance issues in your project before they spiral out of control?
Well, the good news is that there is a tried and tested way you could do exactly that!
Implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) in your projects is the way to navigate these challenges and transform the way you manage your projects.
Are you interested in exploring more and diving into the world of EVM and pivoting your projects from uncertainty to predictable project performance?
If yes, join us in this upcoming Masterclass with Shohreh Ghorbani, Founder and Technical Director of Project Control Academy as she delves deep into application of EVM into your projects and how it can positively impact your project success.
[Free Masterclass] How to Enhance Your Project Cost & schedule Predictability & Performance
Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a career plateau despite being a technical wizard in planning and scheduling? Do you find yourself yearning for that elusive breakthrough but don’t know how to reach it? You’re not alone. Many professionals in project controls experience this frustration.
While the industry rightly rewards technical expertise and intensive training, it often overlooks the crucial soft skills that can make or break career advancement. Communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership are just as vital as technical know-how, yet they’re frequently sidelined in favor of specialized training.
That’s where this masterclass comes in. Join us for an eye-opening 90-minute session with Daniel Gilmour, a distinguished leader in the planning and scheduling community, and your host, Shohreh Ghorbani. They’ll guide you through the common pitfalls that even the most technically skilled practitioners face and reveal why focusing solely on technical aspects can limit your career growth.
This masterclass isn’t just about honing your skills in project planning/ scheduling; it’s about redefining your career trajectory with a blend of technical and soft skills for lasting success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of career advancement in project planning and scheduling.
[Free Masterclass] Decoding Owner vs. Contractor Roles in Project Controls
In today’s evolving project landscape, owner organizations in the Process industries are increasingly relying on contractors for front-end planning and execution due to reduced internal resources. This shift raises a critical question: Who should truly be in charge of Project Control responsibilities?
Is it the owner’s role to oversee the Project Controls functions, or does the contractor take the lead once they’re hired?
Some believe that owners are essentially paying contractors to handle Project Controls within their contracts, while others argue that the Project Control function remains fundamentally an owner’s responsibility, regardless of who performs the work.
That’s where our masterclass comes in. Join us for an enlightening 90-minute session with Stephen L. Cabano, a distinguished expert with over 30 years of project management experience in both owner and contractor roles.
Stephen will dive into how different contracting approaches influence Project Control responsibilities and share his extensive knowledge on effectively balancing execution and oversight.
[Free Masterclass] Top 10 Construction Claims Lessons Learned
Construction projects are complex and can go awry at any time, resulting in claims or disputes.
Claims and disputes in projects can strain stakeholder relationships and can cost a lot of time and money to all parties involved.
Several industry survey points to poor construction administration as the most common cause for claims and disputes followed by scope misalignment, complex scheduling specification, improper change management among several others!
It is in the best interest of everyone involved to try and stay away from messy claims. So, how can you do that?
Join this upcoming free masterclass with Jim Zack, a claims leader to uncover insights and practical strategies based on real-life construction claim “war stories” that will equip you to avoid, navigate and prevent claims and disputes in your next project.
By attending this masterclass, you will understand why claims arise and how you can prevent them.
Get Access to the Recordings of Project Control Summit 2023
Project Control Summit, hosted by Project Control Academy, is the best-in-class global virtual conference in project controls bringing together project professionals from all around the world and delivering an uplifting and unique learning and networking experience to those who attend. The goal of the Summit is to engage and add value to attendees, empowering them to succeed in their career and elevate their organizations to the next level.
With thousands of attendees from 120+ countries this epic event is considered the largest global virtual conference in project controls.
Project Control Summit 2023, which was held from May 3 to 5, 2023, celebrated the growth of project controls and its importance in successful delivery of projects.
We are pleased to offer you two options for accessing the valuable content from our past Project Control Summits. You can choose to gain access to the recordings of the most recent conference, Project Control Summit 2023, or you can opt for a comprehensive package that includes recordings of previous Project Control Summits 2020 to 2023.
Let’s lead the way in bridging the gaps and growing project controls.
Free Masterclass on Power BI
Creating project status reports can indeed be a time-consuming and overwhelming task, especially when dealing with data from multiple sources. However, with the advancements in technology, tools like Power BI have made it possible to automate and streamline the reporting process for project controls.
In our free masterclass, led by Jeancarlo Durán Maica, a subject matter expert in Power BI and digital planning & reporting, you will discover how you can harness the power of Power BI to revolutionize your project reporting and analysis. This masterclass will provide you with insights and practical knowledge on leveraging Power BI to visualize data, create interactive reports, and develop dynamic dashboards for your key stakeholders.
By attending this masterclass, you will learn how to automate your project controls reporting cycle, save time and effort, and enhance the effectiveness of your reporting efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of Power BI and take your project reporting to the next level. Join us and discover the possibilities in our free masterclass on leveraging Power BI for project controls reporting and analysis.
Free Masterclass on Masterful Project Scheduling
If you’ve experienced the challenges of developing and managing project schedules, you know that it requires time, skill, and effective communication. However, what if there were proven strategies to save time in these tasks?
In our upcoming masterclass, we will share practical tactics and strategies that can help you significantly reduce the time spent on schedule development and maintenance. By learning these techniques, you can streamline your processes, automate data visualization, and improve your schedule reporting.
Imagine being able to cut your scheduling time in half, allowing you to dedicate more time to critical schedule analysis and decision-making. This masterclass is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve that goal.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your scheduling efficiency and effectiveness. Join us in this masterclass and unlock the secrets to saving time in developing and updating project schedules.
FREE Master Class on Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
Have you ever found Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) to be a complex and mysterious technique? Do you wish you could demystify it and learn a few basic steps to apply it effectively to any project?
Join us for a free webcast where we will unveil the truth behind QRAs and show you that they are not as complex as they may seem. In this masterclass, Richard Citrine, an experienced leader in Quantitative Risk Assessment, will share his expertise gained from managing risk on major rail, aviation, and tunneling programs. Alongside your host, Shohreh Ghorbani, they will provide a practical and pragmatic approach to Quantitative Risk Assessment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey in Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis for your next project. Join us for this enlightening webcast and gain the confidence to apply QRAs successfully to aid in the successful delivery of your projects.
FREE Master Class on Extension of Time (EoT)
Join us for a series of free training masterclasses inspired by the questions raised in the Project Control Academy’s online forums during the Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis course. These masterclasses aim to provide public insight into the excellent forensic analysis questions posed by knowledgeable participants.
While the course primarily focuses on delay analysis in a claims context, we have noticed that many questions pertain to analyzing delays during the project lifecycle itself. This highlights the applicability of forensic analysis throughout the project.
In this masterclass, industry thought leader Chris Carson will address the question: “When and how should extensions of time be granted, considering activities and milestones?” By attending this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of delays, analysis methods, and best practices for managing delays and extensions of time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and gain valuable insights from a renowned expert in the field. Join us for this masterclass and take your understanding of delay analysis to the next level.
FREE Master Class on Earned Value Management
Discover the keys to unlocking the true power of Earned Value Management (EVM) in your projects. While EVM is a powerful project performance monitoring and forecasting technique, its successful implementation requires more than just surface-level application.
In this masterclass, we will delve into the six essential building blocks that form the foundation for effective EVM implementation. By understanding and implementing these fundamental principles, you can harness the full potential of EVM and drive significant improvements in your project outcomes.
Don’t let EVM become a burden or a source of frustration for your project team. Join us for this masterclass and gain the knowledge and insights necessary to make EVM work for you. Enhance your project management practices and unlock the benefits of accurate performance measurement, forecasting, and cost control.
Take the first step towards maximizing the value of EVM in your projects. Enroll in this masterclass and transform your approach to project performance monitoring and forecasting.
Free Masterclass: The Uphill Battle of Busy Project Professionals
As a project professional, you face numerous challenges in today’s fast-paced and demanding environment. The complexity of projects, increased client expectations, and a high workload can leave you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to maintain control.
But there is a way to overcome this uphill battle and regain control over your personal and professional life. Join our masterclass where we will share practical strategies that you can implement immediately to accelerate the success rate of your projects and take your career in project controls and project management to new heights.
Discover how to fill knowledge gaps, expand your skills, and fulfill your career aspirations while effectively managing uncertainty and tight deadlines. Don’t let the constant pushback hold you back any longer. Equip yourself with the strategies you need to win the battle and achieve your goals.
Attend this masterclass and unlock the tools and techniques to conquer the challenges of being a busy project professional. Take charge of your projects, excel in your role, and propel your career forward.
FREE Masterclass on EVM in Primavera P6
Imagine the power of integrating your EVM, cost, and schedule data into a single platform, enabling real-time project updates and early identification of potential issues. Such a solution exists, and this masterclass will guide you through it.
Join us for a highly informative session led by Cesar Ramos, an Advanced Planning Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME). Cesar will share his proven methodology for integrating cost and schedule, addressing the top 5 challenges that often hinder the seamless integration of these crucial project components within scheduling software like Primavera P6.
By attending this masterclass, you will gain valuable insights into how to overcome these challenges and unlock the full potential of cost and schedule integration. Discover how to leverage the power of real-time project data, enhance your decision-making process, and proactively address project issues before they arise.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and optimize your project management practices. Enroll in this masterclass and harness the benefits of a fully integrated cost and schedule solution.
Free Masterclass on Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis
Join us for a free masterclass led by industry thought leader Chris Carson, where he will delve into the complexities surrounding the owner’s right to require proof or validation for Baseline Schedule Original Durations in the evaluation of a Contractor’s Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for an Extension of Time request.
During this informative session, Chris will provide insights from both the Owner and Contractor perspectives, offering a comprehensive understanding of this issue. You will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies to effectively address and resolve this topic when it arises in your projects.
By implementing the suggested approaches shared in this masterclass, you can proactively mitigate this problem in most cases, leading to smoother project processes and fostering collaborative resolution in instances where the issue does occur.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and approach to this critical aspect of project management. Enroll in this masterclass and equip yourself with the tools to navigate the challenges surrounding Baseline Schedule Original Durations and Extension of Time requests.
FREE Masterclass on Engineering Schedules
Discover the key strategies for effectively managing engineering activities in complex projects by joining our highly informative masterclass. Engineering activities present unique challenges, including defining scopes, assessing progress, and dealing with iterative processes. The problem-solving nature of engineering further complicates detailed planning, as the specifics of the solution only become clear during the work itself.
In EPC and design/build projects, the pressure to provide detailed schedules for both engineering and construction activities often exceeds the available design development level. To navigate these challenges successfully, it is crucial to establish a reasoned approach for implementing CPM scheduling and gaining buy-in from engineers, constructors, owners, and other stakeholders.
During this masterclass, our expert instructor will share valuable insights and best practices for managing engineering activities in complex projects. You will gain practical strategies to foster collaboration, align expectations, and ensure effective implementation of CPM scheduling. Equip yourself with the knowledge to overcome the unique hurdles of engineering activities and achieve successful project outcomes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and approach to managing engineering activities. Enroll in this masterclass and unlock the tools for success in complex project environments.
Free Masterclass on Flow-Based Scheduling
Are your projects plagued by delays, resource shortages, scope creep, and cost overruns? Despite the adoption of new technologies, construction projects still experience an average delay of 20%, according to a study by McKinsey & Co. It’s time to address the underlying issues and find effective solutions.
Join us for a Masterclass hosted by Project Control Academy, featuring Sanjeev Gupta, the CEO of Realization Technologies, Inc. and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theory of Constraints International Organization. In this session, you will explore the concept of Flow-Based Scheduling and learn about Flow Management, a unique approach that differs from traditional project management methodologies.
Discover how Flow-Based Scheduling can help you allocate resources in a way that reduces timelines by 20% or more. Explore the creation of buffers that protect your projects from the impact of changes and delays. Gain insights and strategies to improve project delivery and achieve better outcomes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry expert and revolutionize your project management approach. Enroll in this Masterclass and unlock the power of Flow-Based Scheduling in driving project success.
FREE Masterclass on Delay Claim
Join us for a highly informative Masterclass led by industry thought leader Chris Carson, renowned for his expertise in Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis and Project Controls. In this session, hosted by Shohreh Ghorbani, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of forensic schedule delay analysis and dispute resolution.
Discover valuable insights on conducting preliminary assessments for delay claims, developing effective action plans, evaluating opposition claims, and presenting your own claims. This Masterclass will equip you with strategies to navigate the complexities of delay claims and guide them to successful resolution.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in forensic schedule delay analysis. Register now for free and gain valuable expertise in managing delay claims effectively.