Course Description

Unlike generic project management training courses, the Framework for Capital Project Effectiveness program is based on quantitative research linking specific project management practices to actual project outcomes. The world’s best project systems—those that consistently deliver excellent returns on capital spent—incorporate the fundamentals of these key leading indicators into their work processes. Participants emerge from the course with an understanding of how to apply these learnings to drive better performance for mid-size to large capital projects.

Key Benefits

• Learn proven strategies and tools to effectively:
• Align project objectives with business objectives
• Build an effective project team
• Develop the project to best meet the business needs and project objectives
• Manage the gates that serve as a key point of control for project definition
• Identify, quantify, and manage project risks
• Select the appropriate contracting strategy based on its likely effect on outcomes
• Integrate innovative technologies into the project development process successfully
• Control the project as it progresses through execution
• Apply Best Practices to drive better construction safety
• Language

Course Topics

• Benchmarking for Continuous Improvement
• IPA Methodology and Industry Performance
• Business Strategy and Clear Objectives
• Team Effectiveness
• Front-End Loading and the Gated Process
• Cost and Schedule Estimating Best Practices
• Implementing Leading Technologies in Capital Projects
• Risk Management
• Contracting Strategies
• Project System Governance
• Execution Excellence and Project Controls
• Execution Management
• Construction Safety

Course Background

This course is built on IPA’s decades of quantitative research linking project management practices to outcomes. The findings are derived from expert analysis of detailed data from thousands of capital projects—all acquired directly from owner project teams. Known previously as Project Management Best Practices, we have reshaped the program to provide a comprehensive review of the factors that drive capital project effectiveness.

This course will be delivered in English.

This course will be delivered in English.

Pricing & Discounts

US$1,800 if registered by August 25, 2025

US$2000 if registered after August 25, 2025

Register 3 and send a 4th for free!

More Information

Download the course brochure to view the course topics, key benefits, target audience, and course background.

*Registration fee in U.S. dollars