A Global Training Solution for a Global Certification in Project Controls Time, Cost, Scope, Quality, Resources and Risk The traditional constraints of project management- Think about a project from the idea phase through completion….think about the phases of a project. Where is it MOST critical to have discipline and a system of work?

Think about a failed project. or one that could be considered failed Think about a failed project..or one that could be considered failed. The Big Dig in Boston, original budget 2.8 BN USD…the actual cost, we may never know- The Boston globe estimated actual cost at $22 billion. Claims made against contractors and the consortium that oversaw the project amounted to nearly 500 million dollars, or around 2.2%. The Bradley Fighting vehicle….original specs- armored personnel carrier. Final project- a quasi tank Project controls are the method to understand, analyse, and influence the outcomes of a project. It can be done by instinct, but people have terrible instincts. The Guild of Project controls and Planning Planet have been around for over 15 years.

Think about a failed project. or one that could be considered failed Think about a failed project..or one that could be considered failed. The Big Dig in Boston, original budget 2.8 BN USD…the actual cost, we may never know- The Boston globe estimated actual cost at $22 billion. Claims made against contractors and the consortium that oversaw the project amounted to nearly 500 million dollars, or around 2.2%. The Bradley Fighting vehicle….original specs- armored personnel carrier. Final project- a quasi tank Project controls are the method to understand, analyse, and influence the outcomes of a project. It can be done by instinct, but people have terrible instincts. The Guild of Project controls and Planning Planet have been around for over 15 years.

Think about a failed project. or one that could be considered failed Think about a failed project..or one that could be considered failed. The Big Dig in Boston, original budget 2.8 BN USD…the actual cost, we may never know- The Boston globe estimated actual cost at $22 billion. Claims made against contractors and the consortium that oversaw the project amounted to nearly 500 million dollars, or around 2.2%. The Bradley Fighting vehicle….original specs- armored personnel carrier. Final project- a quasi tank Project controls are the method to understand, analyse, and influence the outcomes of a project. It can be done by instinct, but people have terrible instincts. The Guild of Project controls and Planning Planet have been around for over 15 years.

In 2016 the Guild of Project Controls and Global Knowledge agreed to develop and launch the GPC capability and certification products. Think about a failed project..or one that could be considered failed. The Big Dig in Boston, original budget 2.8 BN USD…the actual cost, we may never know- The Boston globe estimated actual cost at $22 billion. Claims made against contractors and the consortium that oversaw the project amounted to nearly 500 million dollars, or around 2.2%. The Bradley Fighting vehicle….original specs- armored personnel carrier. Final project- a quasi tank Project controls are the method to understand, analyse, and influence the outcomes of a project. It can be done by instinct, but people have terrible instincts. The Guild of Project controls and Planning Planet have been around for over 15 years.

Who are the Guild of Project Controls? A Global Professional Certification Body which defines, develops and oversees all levels of Project Controls Professional Competence. The Guild was developed and contributed to by the membership of Planning Planet, the worlds largest project controls community.

GPC – Some Facts Formed at the request of the Planning Planet Community Who are Planning Planet? The worlds largest community of project controls practitioners Hosts active forums with 10’s of thousands of hits per week Unrivalled Expert Communities of Practice User Blogs, Newsletters and Recruitment James W is a highly respected PC professional with more than 25 years in the profession. The Guild is supported by a core of highly experienced senior PC experts. By far the largest community in Project Controls Access to the very best Project Control Practitioners Interactive membership Reflecting the market – majority self-employed

GPC – Where it Came From Planning Planet Membership – well over 120,000 30 Corporate Sponsors/Patrons prior to launch Offers a referenceable method for ALL parties in Project Controls to work in a similar way for massive benefits to both individuals and their employers

GPC – Some More Facts Professional Project Controls skills that surpass Project Management (PRINCE 2, PMP etc.) through specialisation Standards contributed to by best project controls practitioners in the world Global Reach – Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australasia 16 main industry groups (Civil, Oil & Gas etc.) James W is a highly respected PC professional with more than 25 years in the profession. The Guild is supported by a core of highly experienced senior PC experts. By far the largest community in Project Controls Access to the very best Project Control Practitioners Interactive membership Reflecting the market – majority self-employed

GPC – Why is GPC Important: THE PROJECT CONTROLS MARKET TODAY… (Just some of the Issues) Job titles / Job descriptions vary Many practitioners senior in profile Difficulty attracting new recruits Working with other delivery partners difficult Active vs. reactive- stop out of control projects MORE VACANCIES THAN CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE PROOF OF COMPETENCE CHANGES IN MARKETPLACE – OIL AND GAS

GPC – Key Products and Services: A Body of Knowledge - GPCCaR Levels of COMPETENCE A CAREER PATH contributed to by global employers 3 Areas of Expertise making a true Project Controls Certification A GLOBAL solution for a GLOBAL MARKET Additional Assets supporting the key P&S: EXAMINER TRAINING PARTNERS PLANNING PLANET

GPC – How Capability is created: The GPCCaR (Compendium and References) Written Standards for all levels of Competence across Planning & Scheduling (PS) Cost Management (CM) Forensic Analysis (FA) PS + CM + FA = Project Controls Supported by a COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK FOR ALL LEVELS OF PROJECT CONTROLS

GPC – How Capability is created: Fellow – Assessment Expert – Assessment Advanced - Exam and Assessment Competent - Exam and Assessment Preparatory – multi-choice exam – in any discipline ASSESSORS PROVIDED BY Planning Planet COMMUNITY UNIQUE: PROVEN COMPETENCE ACROSS THREE AREAS – A PROJECT CONTROLS CERTIFICATION GPC Professional Hierarchy With The Guild You Can Work In One Area Of Project Controls Whilst Certifying Yourself In Another With The Guild A True Project Controls Certification Is Proof Of Competence In Three Areas

GPC – Extracts from Courseware: Here are 4 illustrative slides from the GPC Intermediate Courseware. This is just 4 slides from 395…..

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