1. 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?

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. Q & A