One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

Efficiency is everything to a small business. And yet, only 23 percent of organizations use standardized project management practices across the entire organization and while project performance has ...

Construction projects require a range of inputs, from labor to various types of materials and tools. Identifying the exact cost of all inputs for specific jobs can be challenging. Costing techniques ...

Organizations aim to improve their processes’ efficiency and effectiveness by reducing waste, which creates a need for experts in project management frameworks and process improvement techniques such ...

Believe it or not, over the years I’ve gotten more requests to provide Project Management training to non project managers than project managers. That may seem counter intuitive but not really.

Project scheduling and optimisation techniques address the challenging task of allocating limited resources across a series of interdependent tasks to reduce overall project duration and costs. This ...

The construction sector increasingly relies on sophisticated project management techniques to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Earned Value Analysis (EVA), a critical component ...

For many businesses and organizations, project management has received a lot of renewed focus in recent years. One reason for this is that analytics and data-driven approaches have become a high ...

This online business specialization is designed to be an introduction to the project management discipline, including the concepts, tools, and techniques used in the management and leadership of ...

This represents a waterfall type of approach to project planning, where one phase flows into the other. It works well for certain industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is less ...

Every industry, ranging from manufacturing to software development, benefits from professionals who are certified in quality management. As it stands, Lean and Six Sigma are some of the most sought ...

Project management is a dynamic role needed in a variety of industries ranging from construction and healthcare to finance and technology. Project managers help companies stay on track, budget and ...