
Estimating, Budgeting & Cost Control
This course provides practical skills in estimating project costs, budgeting effectively, and maintaining cost control throughout project lifecycles.
Objectives
- Develop accurate cost estimates.
- Implement effective budgeting techniques.
- Maintain cost control for project success.
Who Should Attend?
- Project managers and coordinators.
- Financial analysts and planners.
- Engineers and cost estimators.
Course Outline
Day 1: Cost Estimation Techniques
- Bottom-up and top-down estimating.
- Tools for cost estimation.
Day 2: Budget Development
- Creating and managing project budgets.
- Budgeting tools and software.
Day 3: Cost Control Methods
- Monitoring and controlling costs.
- Variance analysis techniques.
Day 4: Risk and Contingency Planning
- Identifying cost risks.
- Developing contingency plans.
Day 5: Case Studies and Best Practices
- Real-world budgeting scenarios.
- Industry best practices for cost control.