Demand for project controllers increasing due to growth in planned construction and infrastructure projects
Ideal for developing in-house proficiency for effective estimation, planning, scheduling, cost control and project control
Gain independent verification of occupational competence with ECITB qualifications at technician and expert levels
Apprenticeship standards also available
ECITB training courses
ECITB Certificate in project control
During the course, learners research and review how estimating, planning and control is undertaken in their own company and, in teams, complete a simulated industrial project that runs throughout the course. This brings the learning to life and reinforces how to apply the skills.
Introduction to project control
Managing risk as part of a project team
This one day course enables the participant to develop their understanding of risk management including risk terminology, risk management process, the practical implementation of a risk management plan and the tools and techniques commonly used in good practice project risk management.
Estimating methodology and practice
Training in the principles and practices of estimating and how the role is linked to all activities company wide. It is aimed at those with some experience of estimating and includes practical activities as well as interpersonal skills for gathering the data required, different theories and estimating techniques and how to prepare an estimate.
Project document managers' course
This one day course teaches the principles of project document management including ensuring transferability across a company and the supply chain, understanding requirements, setting up processes and leading the document management function.
Approved courses from providers
Skills bootcamp in applied project control
This introductory level training provides an understanding of the core elements of project controls for those with no (or little) formal training or experience of project controls. This bootcamp includes the ECITB-approved courses for planning & scheduling practice, introduction to estimating and introduction to commercial awareness.
Foundations in stakeholder management
This one day course gives the participant skills in the identification, analysis and planning of stakeholder management strategies. This course brings the theory of stakeholder management into industry-specific case studies and scenarios resulting in aspiring project managers and key project team members being able to build and manage the most critical relationships on projects.
Introduction to estimating
An introductory course for those new to estimating with little or no existing formal training.
Principles of estimating
This training course introduces the techniques and methodologies of estimating and the effective implementation of these in engineering and construction projects.
Project planning and practice
For those with some experience of a planning and scheduling environment this is comprehensive training on the theory and practice required for aspiring planning and scheduling professionals, providing confidence to deliver the requirements of their role.
Applied risk management
An introduction to the principles of risk management and the effective implementation of these in engineering and construction projects. This is not a course about another risk tool or piece of software but rather more an inquiry into the deployed efficacy of such items.
Introduction to commercial awareness & risk management
An introduction to commercial awareness and risk management within the project control environment. An introductory level course ideal for those with little or no formatl training and for those looking to improve their knowledge.
Qualifications
Related disciplines
Career progression framework
The ECITB, in collaboration with UK companies, has developed a structured career progression framework, including training, upskilling, apprenticeships and professional recognition.
Ideal for enhancing competencies and fostering growth from entry-level to senior management, integrating this ECITB/industry-led framework, training, qualifications, and apprenticeship standards into your staff development will support you in nurturing talent and will provides a clear pathway for career progression.
Approved Training Providers
20/20 Business Insight, College of Contract Management, Go Forth, Blueprint Project Solutions and Kingsfield Academy are ECITB approved providers delivering project control courses.
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