TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT

In construction, effective scope management is crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and with quality results.
Our 2-day online Scope Development & Management Training Course provides the tools and techniques you need to successfully define, control, and monitor project scope.

⍟ 13th - 14th October
⍟ R6 890.00 ex VAT
⍟ MS Teams

Whether you're a Project Manager, Engineer, or Site Supervisor, this course will help you gain the essential skills needed to successfully manage project scope and enhance project outcomes.

⍟ Book your place NOW! training@ecs.co.za / +27 11 803 3008

Target Audience: Engineers, Project Manager, Architects, Contract Administration, Contractors, Stakeholders, Consultants and anyone in the planning, execution, or oversight of the scope.

Course Objectives:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of scope development and
management in construction projects.
• Differentiate between project scope and product scope within the construction
context.
• Learn to define clear and achievable project scope statements for construction
projects.
• Identify techniques for eliciting requirements specific to construction projects and
documenting them effectively.
• Develop skills in establishing and managing scope boundaries to prevent scope
creep in construction projects.
• Create comprehensive scope management plans tailored to construction projects,
including work breakdown structures (WBS) and acceptance criteria.
• Gain insights into risk assessment techniques relevant to scope planning in
construction projects.

• Acquire strategies for monitoring and controlling scope throughout the execution
phase of construction projects.
• Learn effective change control processes to address scope changes and prevent
project deviations.
• Master scope verification and validation methods to ensure project deliverables
meet predefined criteria.
• Explore tools and techniques for scope management specific to the construction
industry, including project management software and communication tools.
• Analyze real-world case studies and participate in practical exercises to apply scope
management principles.

Course Content:
Day 1: Fundamentals and Context.
1. General Introduction to Project Scope Management
• Objective: Provide an overview of project scope management, its importance, and
relevance.
2. Project Scope Management – Definition / Training Purpose / Outcomes / Objective
o Definition of Project Scope Management.
o Purpose of the training.
o Desired outcomes and objectives.
3. Scope Management Context - Revisit Project Management Principles
o Review fundamental project management principles.
o Understanding the integration of scope management within overall project
management.
4. Scope Management Context
o Detailed discussion on how scope management fits into the broader context
of project management.
5. Scope Management – Significance and Projects Scope Management Failure
o Importance of effective scope management.
o Case studies of project scope management failures and lessons learned.
6. Team Exercises
o Group exercises to reinforce the day's learning and encourage collaborative
understanding.

Day 2: Advanced Concepts and Practical Application.
1. Scope Development Summary (including Early Contractor Involvement)
o Summary of the scope development process.
o Importance of early contractor involvement.
2. Project Risks / NEC Risk Philosophy / Types of Contracts / Alignment / Culture
o Understanding project risks and risk management philosophies
o Overview of different types of contracts and their impact on scope
management.
o Importance of alignment and organizational culture in managing scope.
3. The Seven Steps and Step Stages to the Project Scope Development & Management
Processes
o Detailed walkthrough of the seven steps in project scope development and
management.
o Practical examples and best practices.
4. Team Exercises
o Interactive team exercises to apply advanced concepts and reinforce
learning.

Training Methodology:
• Interactive Lectures.
• Group Discussions.
• Case studies and real-life examples.
• Hands-on exercises.
• Pre- and post- Assessment.

Assessment:
• Pre-assessment: Completion before training session.
• Post-assessment: Completion after training session.
• Minimum Pass Mark: 80% in the post-assessment.

Certification:
• Certificate of Successful Completion will be issued upon achieving the minimum pass
mark in the post- assessment

A 2-day online Project Risk Management course designed to equip participants with the essential skills to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage risks throughout the entire project lifecycle.

❂ 27th - 28th October
❂ R6 890.00 ex VAT
❂ MS Teams
❂ Prerequisites: Delegates must understand the basic principles of project management and must have experience in managing projects
❂ Certificate of Completion
❂ Book your place NOW - training@ecs.co.za / +27 11 803 3008

Target Audience: Project Managers, Risk Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Project
Team Members and contractors, consultants.

Course Objectives:
• Understand the value of managing risks on projects by minimising the negative
impacts of threats and maximising the positive impacts of opportunities.
• Learn the typical steps in the risk management process, including planning for risk
management, identifying risks, prioritising risks, conducting risk analysis, and
planning appropriate risk responses.
• Recognise the importance of implementing, monitoring, and controlling selected
response strategies throughout the project.
• Gain practical knowledge through lectures, discussions, and classroom exercises to
apply risk management principles effectively.

Prerequisites:
Delegates must understand the basic principles of project management and must have
experience in managing projects.
The following documents will be provided to the delegates:
• Case Study and exercise workbook.
• MRCP2025.1 Delegate Handout.

Course Content:
Day 1
Morning Session:
1. Fundamentals of Managing Risk on Projects
o Definition of Risk
o Risk Management as part of Project Management
o Risk elements
o Sources of risk
o Risk Categories
2. Project Risk Management Processes
o Critical Success Factors for Project Risk Management
o Responsibilities
o Scalability and tailoring of risk management processes
o Risk manageability
o Benefits of Project Risk Management
o Barriers to Project Risk Management

Afternoon Session:
1. Planning for Risk Management on Projects
o Influencing factors
o Project Objectives
o Critical Success Factors
o Inputs
o Tools
2. Risk Management Plan and Risk Register
o Creating a Risk Management Plan
o Developing and updating the Risk Register

Day 2
Morning Session:
1. Identifying Risks
o Sources of Risk
o Critical success factors for identifying risks
o Inputs
o Risk identification tools and techniques
o The Risk Statement
o Updating the Risk Register
2. Analysing Risks
o Risk Analysis approaches
o Probability
o Impact
o Risk tolerances and thresholds.
o Risk proximity

Afternoon Session:
1. Risk analysis tools and techniques
o Qualitative risk analysis
o Updating the Risk Register
2. Responding to Risks
o Risk response planning
o Critical success factors for risk response planning
o Inputs required
o Response strategies for threats
o Response strategies for opportunities
o Tools and techniques
o Residual risks
o Secondary risks
o Reserves, contingencies and fallback plans
o Integrating the risk response plans into Project Management Plan
o Updating the Risk Register and project management plan
o Executing risk responses
Monitoring and Control Risks
o Critical success factors
o Inputs
o Tools and techniques
o Documentation updates
o Risk management and project closure
Training Methodology:
• Interactive Lecturers.
• Group Discussions.
• Case Studies and Real-Life Discussions.
• Minimum Pass.
• Hands-on Exercise.
• Pre-Post Assessment.

Assessment:
• Pre-assessment: Completion before the training Session.
• Post-Assessment: Completion after training Session.
• Minimum Pass Mark: 80% Post-Assessment.

Certification:
• Certificate of Successful Completion will be issued upon achieving the minimum
pass mark in the post-assessment