Experience the extraordinary content and flexibility of learning at your own pace with our diverse range of training programs. At Project Control Academy, we provide online training programs that are not only cost-effective but also allow you to sharpen your skills and bring expertise to your team or company. These programs serve as valuable reinforcements for your existing training efforts and project management processes.
Our online courses have transformed the landscape of project controls training for organizations. Aligned with project management standards, they come highly recommended by numerous individuals and organizations.
Following are our current online training programs, packages, and certifications. We are constantly expanding our offerings to cater to the evolving technical needs of project controls professionals.
[Live Training] Leadership Mastery for Project Professionals
Did you know leadership isn’t optional anymore? It’s essential!
Companies today are looking for professionals who can lead without being told what to do. They want leaders—people who take charge and make things happen. If you’re not demonstrating that ability, it’s going to be harder to move up in your career.
Many project professionals focus on certifications, thinking it will fast-track their success. But here’s the truth—while technical skills open doors, it’s your leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence that truly help you stand out.
Drawing from years of observations, practical experience, deep reflections on leadership challenges, and the powerful lessons learned along the way, Leadership Mastery for Project Professionals training program has been designed to help you master the effective leadership skills that make all the difference in your projects and career.
Whether you’re in a formal leadership position or not, this program will give you the tools, mindset, and confidence to lead with purpose and drive results—right where you are.
NOTE: This LIVE training will start on December 3, 2024.
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Applied Project Controls Training
When a project lacks control, it becomes unmanageable. Applied Project Controls training offers essential and practical knowledge on effective project controls.
Whether you’re beginning your journey in Project Controls or striving to advance your career, the Applied Project Control Training is your ultimate pathway to mastering the skills essential for effectively managing and controlling projects.
Over six dynamic weeks, you’ll acquire deep expertise in key areas such as scope planning, scheduling, cost control, earned value management, and forecasting—all taught through a structured, step-by-step approach that you can immediately implement in real-world scenarios.
With hands-on case studies, practical exercises, and actionable tools, this program empowers you to take full control of your projects and drive them to success.
Earned Value Management Mastery Training
Your journey to mastering Earned Value Management starts here.
In this most comprehensive and practical online training on Earned Value Management, you’ll delve deep into the world of EVM, equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to master Earned Value Management.
You won’t just learn the principles of EVM; you’ll discover how to apply them to your own projects. At the end of each module, you will experience implementing Earned Value Management on a sample project from conception to completion stages and learn the best practices and tips in every step of the process.
Whether you’re just starting out and want to establish a rock-solid EVM foundation or you’re an experienced professional looking to refine your skills and achieve project excellence, this training is for you.
Join the ranks of successful project controls professionals and project managers who have benefited from this training and position yourself for a thriving career in project management/ project controls.
Mastering EVM for Project Success Training
Are you prepared to achieve mastery in Earned Value Management (EVM) and elevate the success of your projects to new heights?
Join the EVM Mastery training program, designed to provide you with a practical understanding of Earned Value Management through a step-by-step walkthrough of a project case study. Experience the implementation of EVM in every stage of this sample project, from conception to completion, and acquire invaluable best practices and insights along the way.
The EVM Mastery training course is an advanced program dedicated to the hands-on application of EVM. It is tailored for individuals who already possess some knowledge or experience in EVM, or have completed the “Essentials of Earned Value Management” course offered by Project Control Academy.
This applied training in Earned Value Management comprises 13 structured modules, each followed by 10 engaging case studies, allowing you to solidify your skills through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
Project Scheduling Blueprint Training
Build a Strong Foundation in Project Scheduling
Take the guesswork out of project scheduling with the Project Scheduling Blueprint, a practical and comprehensive online training program designed to help you understand and apply essential scheduling principles. From defining activities and estimating durations to sequencing tasks, analyzing schedules, and managing updates, this course equips you with the tools to build effective project schedules that support successful project delivery.
Whether you’re new to project scheduling or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this program offers clear, step-by-step guidance. It’s important to note, however, that this course does not provide training specifically focused on scheduling software. Instead, it emphasizes core scheduling concepts and techniques, giving you the foundational knowledge to confidently approach any scheduling environment.
By the end, you’ll have the skills to create and manage project schedules with clarity and precision, setting your projects on the path to success.
Quantitative Project Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis Training
Are you tired of continuously falling short of unrealistic time and cost targets in your projects?
Wouldn’t it be beneficial to have a clear understanding of the probability of meeting your project’s cost and schedule objectives?
By conducting a Quantitative Risk Assessment, you can significantly reduce the chances of setting overoptimistic cost and schedule targets. This, in turn, enhances confidence in your project’s cost estimates and schedule completion dates, ultimately increasing the likelihood of project success.
Project Control Academy offers the Project Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis training, empowering you to embark on project cost and schedule risk analysis with confidence in your next endeavor. This training eliminates the complexities of statistical modeling and software literacy, ensuring a smooth and practical learning experience.
Rather than overwhelming you with abstract concepts, this course immerses you in detailed case studies that replicate real-life projects. Through these studies, you will learn how to apply risk management solutions effectively.
Join this highly practical online course in cost and schedule risk analysis, and by the end of the training, you will be equipped to conduct your own quantitative risk assessments. Be the catalyst that transforms the success rate of projects by enrolling in this transformative program.
Power BI Visual Data Analytics for Project Controls Training
Power BI has revolutionized the automation of Project Controls reporting, taking it to the next level of efficiency and effectiveness.
With Power BI, you have the power to automate your project controls reports and generate real-time dashboards with just a simple click.
The utilization of Power BI can completely transform your project reporting, data visualization, and data analytics, saving you a significant amount of time in regenerating reports.
Project Control Academy offers the Power BI Visual Data Analytics for Project Controls online training, which covers everything you need to know about leveraging Power BI with any data source or project control tool available in the market.
This training equips project professionals, even those with limited or no software development experience, with the principles and techniques to create insightful real-time dashboards and visual data analytics for various project controls reports.
Enroll in this highly practical online course in Power BI for Project Controls to acquire the tools and skills necessary to streamline your project reporting process. Gain the ability to provide real-time insights into your projects’ performance at the click of a button and stand out from the crowd.
By joining this course, you will become proficient in utilizing Power BI and elevate your project controls reporting to new heights of efficiency and impact.
Project Controls Career Roadmap
Are you eager to enter the field of Project Controls but unsure of where to start?
Are you currently working in Project Controls and seeking ways to enhance your career further?
Are you feeling dissatisfied in your current role and considering transitioning to a different position but unsure of the steps to take?
Are you aspiring to be promoted to Project Controls Lead or Management positions but unsure of the knowledge and skills required?
If you answered YES to any of the questions above, the Project Control Career Success Roadmap training is specifically tailored for you. This training will provide you with valuable insights and guidance to navigate your path towards success in the realm of Project Controls.
Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis Training
Planners/Schedulers often find themselves tasked with identifying and analyzing delays, as well as conducting forensic schedule delay analysis. However, without a proper understanding of analysis methodologies and techniques, this can be a challenging task.
The Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis training program is the most comprehensive online training available in the market, covering all nine schedule delay analysis methodologies and their application in forensic schedule analysis.
Aligned with the AACE Forensic Schedule Analysis Recommended Practice, this course has been developed and is instructed by Chris Carson, one of the primary authors of the practice. Chris Carson is an esteemed industry thought leader in Forensic Schedule Analysis and Project Controls.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills, including understanding the background of construction delays and disruption, evaluating proposed claims to select the appropriate forensic analysis method, executing the chosen forensic schedule analysis effectively, strengthening your analysis to withstand challenges, identifying weaknesses in opposing analysis methodologies to formulate strong counterarguments, presenting your analysis in a clear and persuasive manner, and proactively preventing claims and resolving disputes.
By participating in this training, you will acquire the expertise necessary to excel in forensic schedule delay analysis, enhancing your ability to navigate claims and disputes successfully.
Practical Project Scheduling with Primavera P6 Training
If you are searching for the most comprehensive and practical training on project scheduling using Primavera P6, your search ends here.
This program encompasses all aspects of scheduling development, from building a schedule from scratch in Primavera P6 to ongoing updating, maintenance, review, analysis, and effective communication. In essence, this training will guide you through the entire process of utilizing Primavera P6 to create efficient project schedules, covering everything from start to finish. Moreover, you will gain access to new and proven strategies for significantly reducing time spent on schedule development, updating, and reporting.
Through this hands-on course, not only will you master the usage of Primavera P6, but you will also experience a dramatic reduction in your scheduling time, triple your schedule performance, and establish yourself as an expert in the field of scheduling.
Earned Value Management (EVM) in Primavera P6 Training
NOTE: This course will be retired on September 30th and no longer offered after this date. Register today and enjoy a massive 50% off saving before we close down the course!
As organizations face increasing pressure to improve project cost and schedule performance, the incorporation of robust cost management and earned-value capabilities has become crucial in project management systems.
Recent research studies have highlighted the positive impact of Earned Value Management (EVM) on project success. While EVM has traditionally been associated with government contracts, its popularity has expanded across various sectors, as it can effectively identify and substantiate contract disputes.
To achieve a successful implementation of EVM, integrating project cost, schedule, and scope is essential. By utilizing an integrated system, earned value management can provide accurate forecasts of project performance issues, making it a valuable asset for project management.
This comprehensive and practical course guides you through the step-by-step process of implementing a successful Earned Value Management process within Primavera P6. You will learn how to maintain a high level of integrity when reporting both critical path method (CPM) and EVM data. Through live software demonstrations, hands-on EVM exercises, and real-world P6 projects and exercises, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize Earned Value in Primavera P6.
Project Change Management Training
Picture having a well-defined “game plan” for effectively managing change in your projects!
The Project Change Management course offers you a comprehensive set of strategies and best practices to navigate project changes successfully. It introduces key concepts and processes related to project change management, providing you with a solid foundation in this area.
Through this course, you will gain valuable insights on implementing a systematic change management process. You will learn how to mitigate conflicts that may arise when changes occur, effectively incorporate changes within the contractual resolution framework, and minimize the likelihood of claims.
By enrolling in the Project Change Management course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to handle project changes with confidence, ensuring smoother project execution and improved outcomes.
Project Claims Management Training
Managing project claims effectively is crucial for saving your company time and money, avoiding costly litigation and arbitration processes.
The Project Claims Management course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key elements involved in claims: cause, responsibility, and quantum. You will learn how to quantify the impacts on cost and time and how to actively participate in claim presentation, review, negotiation, and various dispute resolution forums.
By enrolling in this course, you will gain valuable insights into best practices and strategies for successfully managing project claims. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to navigate the complexities of claims management, minimize project losses, and protect your company’s interests.
Don’t let inadequate project claims management lead to financial setbacks. Take advantage of this training opportunity and ensure your projects are equipped to handle claims effectively.
Claims Prevention & Resolution Training Package
The Claims Prevention & Resolution training package includes not only the above 2 courses but also a 3rd training component on the essentials of forensic delay analysis. The latter training is exclusive to those who take this training package. In other words, it cannot be taken separately.
The principles shared in the Essentials of Forensic Delay Analysis training component will allow you to understand the underlying concepts of forensic delay analysis, the strategies for selecting and applying forensic schedule analysis to calculate excusable and compensable time extensions in a variety of situations, and assess the analysis of another party. Learn more about this training component…
Invest in the Claims Prevention & Resolution training package and get equipped with a game plan for managing inevitable changes, best practices and strategies to successfully manage project claims, and forensic delay analysis tactics to effectively deal with delay claims in your next project.
Empowered Project Professionals Inner Circle Program
The Empowered Project Professionals Inner Circle (EPPIC) Program was designed to address the challenges and needs of project professionals like you. We created this program based on numerous inquiries we received, ensuring it caters to your requirements.
With the EPPIC program, you can say goodbye to the endless hours spent searching for reliable resources and tools while trying to navigate your professional journey alone. Instead, say hello to a program that brings the industry’s top experts directly to you!
Imagine having direct access, support, and guidance from renowned industry experts on an ongoing basis. With the EPPIC program, you can take charge of your professional growth, proactively staying ahead of the curve.
This powerful program is unique, powerful, and affordable, offering you a wealth of benefits. You will receive regular practical insights, training, guidance, and support within a safe and secure environment. This will help you build confidence, bridge knowledge gaps, explore new possibilities, and propel your career to new heights.
By joining the EPPIC program, you can enjoy the advantages of receiving support and guidance from our team of experts, connecting with like-minded professionals in the inner circle community, and accessing valuable resources tailored to your needs.
Join us today and unlock the full potential of the EPPIC program, benefiting from the expertise, support, and guidance that will accelerate your professional journey.
Intentional Listening for Career Growth Training
At the workplace, possessing strong listening skills is paramount. Effective listening is an art that enables you to comprehend another person’s thoughts, emotions, and actions. When you attentively and purposefully listen to others, you establish a connection that fosters trust and strengthens relationships. Thus, enhancing your listening skills is crucial for advancing your career and achieving success in your endeavors.
In the field of project controls and project management, intentional listening holds even greater significance. Without actively listening to your project team members and understanding their perspectives, you cannot overcome obstacles, influence others, or efficiently achieve project objectives. Conversely, by practicing effective listening, you can successfully lead your project segment and generate a maximum positive impact, thereby propelling your career growth.
The Intentional Listening for Career Growth training is a meticulously crafted program consisting of 12 professionally developed training videos divided into 9 modules. This training enlightens you about the significance of intentional listening and empowers you with techniques to leverage this skill for your career advancement.
Enroll in this training today to unlock the power of intentional listening and witness the positive impact it can have on your professional growth.
Introducing Our New Certified Practitioner Training Packages in Project Controls
Elevate your project controls expertise with our comprehensive course packages, now offering specialized certifications to recognize your advanced skills. Each training package is designed to address specific areas in project controls—from foundational principles to advanced analytics—equipping you with practical skills and industry-recognized certifications.
Whether you’re looking to master the basics, refine your scheduling and delay analysis abilities, excel in claims prevention, or leverage analytics for smarter project decisions, our training packages offer targeted learning paths. Complete each bundle to earn a Certified Practitioner certification, validating your proficiency and positioning you as a sought-after professional in the field.
Fundamentals of Project Controls Training Package and PCCP Certification
The Fundamentals of Project Controls Training Package is a comprehensive training package designed to equip project professionals with essential skills in project cost, schedule, and performance management.
This package covers key areas of project controls through four in-depth courses: “Applied Project Controls“, “Earned Value Management Mastery“, “Project Scheduling Blueprint“, and the “Project Control Success Roadmap“. Each course includes practical, hands-on training, enabling you to apply best practices immediately in your role.
Ideal for project controls professionals, project managers, schedulers, and cost controllers, this package offers certifications for each course and culminates in the prestigious Project Controls Certified Practitioner (PCCP) certification, establishing you as an industry-recognized expert in project controls.
Regular Price: $3987
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Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis Training Package and PSCP Certification
The Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis Training Package is designed for professionals aiming to master the essential skills of project scheduling and delay analysis.
This package provides a comprehensive roadmap through three specialized courses: Project Scheduling Blueprint, Project Scheduling with Primavera P6, and Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis. Together, these courses cover everything from foundational scheduling concepts and Primavera P6 skills to advanced forensic delay analysis techniques, equipping you with the tools to effectively manage and analyze project schedules and prevent costly delays.
This comprehensive training package is ideal for project planners, schedulers, delay analysts, and anyone looking to advance or start a career in project planning and scheduling. Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll acquire the skills to expertly manage project schedules and conduct delay analysis.
In addition to receiving a certificate of completion for each course, you’ll also earn the Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis Certified Practitioner (PSCP) certification upon completing the entire package—a valuable credential that highlights your expertise in industry best practices for scheduling and delay analysis.
Regular Price: $3691
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Claims Prevention & Resolution Training Package and PCPR Certification
The Claims Prevention & Resolution Training Package is tailored for professionals dedicated to managing project claims and disputes effectively. This package offers a structured pathway through three focused courses: Project Change Management, Project Claims Management, and Essentials of Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis. Together, these courses provide a deep dive into managing project changes, preventing and resolving claims, and performing forensic delay analysis to mitigate project risks.
Ideal for project managers, contract administrators, claims analysts, and anyone involved in project controls, this comprehensive training package equips you with the strategies and skills to proactively manage changes, prevent costly claims, and resolve disputes efficiently. You’ll gain practical strategies in handling project claims from start to finish, from understanding contract rights to conducting forensic delay analysis.
Upon completing each course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, and upon finishing the entire package, you’ll earn the Project Claims Prevention & Resolution Certified Professional (PCPR) certification. This credential demonstrates your proficiency in best practices for claims management and resolution, distinguishing you as a skilled professional in the industry.
Learn more about this training package and its benefits & bonuses…
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Advanced Project Controls Analytics Training Package and APCP Certification
The Advanced Project Controls Analytics Training Package is designed for professionals who want to elevate their expertise in project controls and data analytics, empowering them to lead and manage projects with precision and confidence.
This advanced package encompasses four essential courses: Quantitative Project Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis, Power BI Visual Data Analytics for Project Controls, Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis, and Leadership Mastery for Project Professionals.
Through this package, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of quantitative risk assessment techniques to predict project costs and schedules accurately, master Power BI for creating real-time project dashboards, develop skills in forensic delay analysis to address claims effectively, and build leadership capabilities to influence project outcomes and team dynamics.
Ideal for project controls specialists, project planners, schedulers, risk analysts, and project controls leaders/ managers looking to expand their analytical and leadership skill sets, this training package equips you with practical tools and advanced techniques to make data-driven decisions, manage project risks, and enhance your influence within the project team.
In addition to receiving a certificate of completion for each course, you’ll earn the Advanced Project Controls Certified Practitioner (APCP) certification upon completing the entire package—a prestigious credential that recognizes your advanced capabilities in project controls analytics and leadership within the industry.
Regular Price: $4887 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Once you register for any training program listed, you will get access to our private and secure learning management system to start the first week of your training right away.
For training packages, you’ll gain access to the first week of training for each course in the package, enabling you to dive into the content and begin your learning journey immediately.
The training programs are all online. You can start right away and take the program at your own pace during your one year access.
Each week a couple of modules will be available. It will take 6-8 weeks on average (depending on which program you enroll in) to finish each training course. BUT, you have access to the training material for one full year!
Note: Currently, the Leadership Soup for Project Professionals training program is planned to be conducted live, starting from December 3, 2024. Except for this program, you can get started on other programs as soon as you enroll.
Each course comes with …
☑️ Hands-on training on various topics in Project Controls.
☑️ Practical examples, exercises, and case studies.
☑️ Access to the course instructor, for one year, for answering your questions!
☑️ Access to training material and videos for one full year!
☑️ Exclusive bonus training or resources to complement your learning.
☑️ Monthly Live Project Controls masterclasses for one year.
☑️ Any other bonus associated with the course you have enrolled in.
Yes, absolutely! There’s no limit to the number of courses you can enroll in. You also have the option to choose a training package, which includes multiple courses. Upon completing a training package, you’ll get certified in a specialized area related to that package.
The programs are suitable for those who are interested in taking their Project Controls/ Project Management career to the next level.
Check what our students have said about these training programs and how each program has helped them in their career.
Almost all of our courses come with a 15-day 100% satisfaction guarantee (except the live training programs). If you are not satisfied with the quality, content, or practicality of the training courses, you can get back to us within 15-days of your enrollment and ask for your money back. It means you can have a 15-day trial at our risk. This is how confident we are that you will be super happy with your investment. For details please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Absolutely, we understand the demands of a busy schedule. The beauty of our courses lies in their one-year full access, one-year instructor support, and self-paced nature. You have the flexibility to start whenever it suits you and progress through the program at your own pace.
If you enroll in a training package that includes a certain number of courses in it, you already receive a discount for the package. For group registrations, we do offer group discounts. Please refer to our Corporate Training Solutions or contact us at [email protected].
We offer two types of certifications:
Certificate of Accomplishment: Upon successfully completing each individual training course, you will receive a certificate of accomplishment to recognize your learning and dedication.
Certified Practitioner Designations: For those who complete our training packages and achieve a high level of expertise in a specific area, we offer prestigious Certified Practitioner Designations, including:
- Project Controls Certified Practitioner (PCCP): For mastering project controls fundamentals.
- Advanced Project Controls Certified Practitioner (APCP): For advanced skills in analytics and leadership.
- Project Scheduling & Delay Analysis Certified Practitioner (PSCP): For expertise in scheduling and delay analysis.
- Project Claims Prevention & Resolution Certified Professional (PCPR): For excellence in claims management and resolution.
These certifications validate your knowledge and demonstrate your commitment to professional growth, setting you apart as a leader in your field.
To earn a certification, you must complete all required courses within the associated training package, complete the assignments and case studies, and meet the graduation criteria for each course.
Individual Courses
Upon successfully completing an individual training course, including all modules, assignments, and case studies, you will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate recognizes your learning and dedication to mastering the specific subject.Training Packages
For training packages, you must complete all required courses within the package, along with their respective assignments and case studies, and meet the graduation criteria for each course. Upon successful completion of the entire package, you will be awarded a Certified Practitioner Designation in the associated specialization, such as Project Controls, Advanced Analytics, Scheduling & Delay Analysis, or Claims Prevention & Resolution.
Both certifications validate your expertise and demonstrate your commitment to professional growth, helping you stand out in your field.
Each certification training package includes:
- Comprehensive courses tailored to the certification area.
- Practical, hands-on training with case studies and examples.
- 1-year access to course materials and instructor support.
- A certificate of completion for each course.
- The final certification upon completing all courses in the package.
The duration depends on whether you’re enrolled in an individual course or a certification package. Each course typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete, with access to the materials and instructor support for a full year. For certification packages, which consist of multiple courses, the time required varies depending on your schedule and pace. but is generally designed to be completed within 6-12 months. You’ll have one year to finish the training and meet the criteria to earn your certification.
Yes, you can enroll in individual courses. However, to earn a certification, you must complete all courses included in the certification package.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion for each course you successfully finish as part of the certification package.
While some certifications are ideal for professionals with prior experience, foundational programs like the PCCP are designed for individuals at all skill levels, including those new to project controls.
Currently, our certification requirements include completing the course modules, assignments, and final case studies for each course in the training package, rather than a traditional exam.
Certifications showcase your expertise, enhance your resume, and increase your professional credibility. They also position you as a qualified candidate for higher-level roles and help you stand out in the competitive project management and controls industry.
You have one year to complete the courses and earn your certification. If you need additional time, extensions may be available for a nominal fee.
Yes, all courses and certifications are offered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from anywhere in the world.
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