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PMP
1 Introduction to Project Management
1.1 Definition of Project Management
1.2 Importance of Project Management
1.3 Project Management Framework
1.4 Project Life Cycle
1.5 Project Management Knowledge Areas
1.6 Project Management Process Groups
2 Project Environment
2.1 Organizational Structures
2.2 Organizational Process Assets
2.3 Enterprise Environmental Factors
2.4 Stakeholder Management
2.5 Project Governance
3 Project Integration Management
3.1 Develop Project Charter
3.2 Develop Project Management Plan
3.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
3.4 Monitor and Control Project Work
3.5 Perform Integrated Change Control
3.6 Close Project or Phase
4 Project Scope Management
4.1 Plan Scope Management
4.2 Collect Requirements
4.3 Define Scope
4.4 Create WBS
4.5 Validate Scope
4.6 Control Scope
5 Project Time Management
5.1 Plan Schedule Management
5.2 Define Activities
5.3 Sequence Activities
5.4 Estimate Activity Durations
5.5 Develop Schedule
5.6 Control Schedule
6 Project Cost Management
6.1 Plan Cost Management
6.2 Estimate Costs
6.3 Determine Budget
6.4 Control Costs
7 Project Quality Management
7.1 Plan Quality Management
7.2 Perform Quality Assurance
7.3 Control Quality
8 Project Resource Management
8.1 Plan Resource Management
8.2 Estimate Activity Resources
8.3 Acquire Resources
8.4 Develop Team
8.5 Manage Team
8.6 Control Resources
9 Project Communications Management
9.1 Plan Communications Management
9.2 Manage Communications
9.3 Monitor Communications
10 Project Risk Management
10.1 Plan Risk Management
10.2 Identify Risks
10.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
10.4 Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
10.5 Plan Risk Responses
10.6 Implement Risk Responses
10.7 Monitor Risks
11 Project Procurement Management
11.1 Plan Procurement Management
11.2 Conduct Procurements
11.3 Control Procurements
12 Project Stakeholder Management
12.1 Identify Stakeholders
12.2 Plan Stakeholder Engagement
12.3 Manage Stakeholder Engagement
12.4 Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
13 Professional and Social Responsibility
13.1 Ethical Considerations in Project Management
13.2 Social Responsibility in Project Management
14 Exam Preparation
14.1 Exam Format and Structure
14.2 Study Tips and Strategies
14.3 Practice Questions and Mock Exams
14.4 Time Management During the Exam
14.5 Post-Exam Review and Feedback

6 4 Control Costs

6.4 Control Costs Explained

6.4 Control Costs Explained

Control Costs is a critical process in project management that involves monitoring the status of the project to update the project costs and managing changes to the cost baseline. This process ensures that the project stays within the defined budget and delivers the expected value. Here, we will delve into three key concepts of Control Costs: Cost Performance Measurement, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Forecasting.

1. Cost Performance Measurement

Cost Performance Measurement involves tracking the actual costs incurred against the planned budget. This measurement helps in identifying variances between the planned and actual costs, allowing for timely corrective actions to keep the project on track.

Example: For a construction project, cost performance measurement might involve comparing the actual costs of materials and labor to the budgeted amounts. If the actual costs exceed the budget, the project manager can investigate the reasons and take corrective actions, such as reallocating resources or negotiating better prices.

2. Earned Value Management (EVM)

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a technique used to integrate scope, time, and cost data to assess project performance. EVM calculates three key metrics: Planned Value (PV), Actual Cost (AC), and Earned Value (EV). These metrics help in understanding the project's current status and predicting future performance.

Example: In a software development project, the Planned Value (PV) might be the budgeted cost for the work scheduled to be completed by a certain date. The Actual Cost (AC) is the actual cost incurred for the work performed. The Earned Value (EV) is the budgeted cost for the work actually completed. By comparing these metrics, the project manager can determine if the project is ahead of, on, or behind schedule and if it is under, on, or over budget.

3. Cost Forecasting

Cost Forecasting involves predicting the future costs of the project based on current performance data. This forecasting helps in anticipating potential cost overruns and taking preventive measures to keep the project within the budget. Common forecasting techniques include Estimate at Completion (EAC) and To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI).

Example: For a marketing campaign, cost forecasting might involve calculating the Estimate at Completion (EAC), which is the expected total cost of completing all the work. The EAC can be calculated using various methods, such as assuming the remaining work will be completed at the budgeted rate or at the current cost performance rate. The To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) can also be used to determine the cost performance that must be achieved for the remaining work to meet the budget.

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