The APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation Plus Training Course offered by Oxford Training Centre is a structured certification programme designed for professionals seeking to build a solid foundation in planning, scheduling, governance, and control within project environments. Positioned within specialised project management training courses, this programme introduces participants to the globally recognised APMG framework for planning and control, equipping them with essential tools to improve project delivery and performance assurance.
Focusing on best practices in time, cost, resource, and scope management, the Project Planning & Control Foundation Plus course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methodologies necessary to control and monitor projects effectively. Whether applied to construction, IT, infrastructure, or business change projects, the techniques taught within this course can be universally implemented.
Participants will gain fluency in techniques drawn from the APMG project planning and control training framework, focusing on practical application, strategic alignment, and execution governance. By the end of this APMG certified planning and control training course, participants will be prepared to take the Foundation Plus-level certification examination and demonstrate competence in structured project planning, monitoring, and scheduling using the APMG approach.
Objectives
- Understand the APMG-endorsed principles and processes for effective project planning and control within complex and dynamic environments.
- Acquire knowledge and skills required to undertake structured scheduling and performance reporting in line with APMG certification in project control techniques.
- Apply the concepts of baseline planning, progress tracking, and forecasting as per the Project Planning & Control Foundation Plus course framework.
- Develop capability in project control functions such as variance analysis, trend evaluation, and schedule integrity checks.
- Understand the full lifecycle of planning, from initiation to closure, under the APMG project planning certification programme structure.
- Gain the ability to operate control systems aligned with robust project governance and control practices.
- Use industry-aligned techniques to conduct earned value analysis, manage critical paths, and implement structured change control.
- Prepare effectively for the APMG Foundation Plus certification exam through targeted exercises and exam-oriented study.
- Strengthen comprehension of APMG guidelines, allowing consistent application across multi-industry project settings.
Target Audience
- Project planners and schedulers who are actively engaged in project development and delivery and require a foundation-level APMG training in project planning and control.
- Project managers and team leaders seeking to formalise their project control skills with an internationally recognised certification.
- Planning engineers and programme managers managing multi-phased, resource-dependent projects requiring robust control mechanisms.
- PMO professionals looking to standardise their planning and governance practices through an APMG-accredited training for planning and control professionals.
- Professionals involved in reporting, assurance, or project audits who require clear insight into control processes.
- Consultants and advisors who provide planning support and performance analysis across business units or client projects.
- Individuals seeking a structured introduction to certified project control and scheduling training courses.
- Candidates preparing to transition into planning roles who need a practical and recognised foundation in project control.
- Delegates involved in broader project management training courses who want to specialise in planning, scheduling, and control governance.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Earn a globally recognised credential through a formal APMG project planning certification programme that validates professional competency.
- Gain practical knowledge in performance baselining, schedule development, and progress control using industry-leading tools.
- Improve your ability to communicate and report on performance status through dashboards, forecasts, and variance metrics.
- Learn best practices for integrating time, cost, and resource plans into cohesive project control strategies.
- Enhance career progression by gaining a qualification that aligns with both private sector and government planning requirements.
- Gain confidence in implementing structured controls through exposure to APMG’s governance framework and planning artefacts.
- Improve the consistency and predictability of project outcomes through applied learning in practical project planning and monitoring with APMG framework.
- Contribute more effectively to team planning meetings, project reviews, and risk assessments with technical planning insights.
- Receive expert-led training that prepares you for the APMG certified planning and control training course examination.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to APMG Project Planning and Control
- Overview of APMG’s structured planning and control approach
- Terminology, definitions, and principles of the APMG project planning certification programme
- Roles and responsibilities in project control
Module 2: Planning Techniques and Baseline Development
- Constructing baseline schedules and integrated planning structures
- Critical path analysis and milestone management
- Components of structured project planning and scheduling training
Module 3: Work Breakdown Structures and Planning Products
- Decomposition of deliverables into logical work packages
- Documentation of planning outputs and control items
- Establishing traceability through a project planning foundation course with APMG certification
Module 4: Schedule Control and Performance Measurement
- Progress updating and earned value management (EVM)
- Variance analysis and trend identification
- Application of certified project control and scheduling training course methods
Module 5: Change Control and Forecasting
- Managing baseline changes and their impact on project integrity
- Forecasting techniques for cost and schedule outcomes
- Scenario modelling using planning and control skills for project professionals
Module 6: Project Governance and Reporting Frameworks
- Governance structures for oversight and decision-making
- Status reporting and exception analysis
- Frameworks taught under the APMG project governance and control course
Module 7: Risk, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependency Management
- Identification and control of project risks and assumptions
- Managing interdependencies and escalation pathways
- Practical use of APMG guidance in risk-aligned scheduling
Module 8: Performance Dashboards and Data Presentation
- Building and interpreting dashboards for performance visibility
- Communication of planning data to stakeholders
- Data visualisation aligned with practical project planning and monitoring with APMG framework
Module 9: Exam Preparation and Foundation Plus Assessment Techniques
- Question types and exam structure for APMG Foundation Plus
- Practice questions and group exam simulations
- Review of knowledge areas required for the Foundation Plus training in project planning and control
Module 10: Capstone Case Study and Application Workshop
- Application of full planning lifecycle in a simulated project
- Creation of planning artefacts, schedules, and reports
- Final peer and trainer evaluation to prepare for certification