Project Performance Measurement and Management

The DIXONTECH Project Performance Measurement and Management course empowers professionals to establish effective systems for tracking, evaluating, and enhancing project performance. Based on PMI®, AACE®, and international performance standards, the training develops the analytical, managerial, and strategic skills needed to measure outcomes, assess efficiency, and align results with organizational objectives.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Performance Measurement Frameworks and KPIs
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization Tools
• Cost, Schedule, and Quality Performance Metrics
• Earned Value Management (EVM) and Forecasting
• Performance Reporting and Continuous Improvement

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Apply performance management frameworks to track progress and optimize project results effectively.

• Define and implement performance indicators (KPIs)
• Measure and evaluate project efficiency and success
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) for control
• Forecast cost and schedule variances accurately
• Analyze performance data for strategic decision-making
• Communicate project performance insights clearly
• Promote a culture of continuous performance improvement

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving project performance across industries.

• Project Managers and Team Leaders
• PMO and Performance Analysts
• Cost and Schedule Controllers
• Risk and Quality Managers
• Strategic Planning and Reporting Officers
• Portfolio and Program Managers
• Project Auditors and Governance Specialists

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH training applies an integrated learning approach combining theory, practical workshops, and simulation-based exercises. Participants will engage in real-world case studies, data-driven performance assessments, and EVM modeling sessions using PMI® templates and modern analytics tools.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Importance of project performance management frameworks
• PMI® performance domains and governance principles
• Key dimensions: scope, time, cost, and quality control
• Setting objectives and baselines for performance
• Establishing accountability and reporting structures
• Workshop: designing a performance baseline matrix

DAY 2

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) AND METRIC DESIGN

• Defining effective performance indicators and metrics
• Aligning KPIs with strategic project goals
• Quantitative vs qualitative performance measures
• Performance data collection methods and tools
• Visualization of KPI dashboards using Power BI
• Case study: performance metrics for a construction project

DAY 3

EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT (EVM) AND VARIANCE ANALYSIS

• Core concepts of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Calculating PV, EV, AC, CV, and SV
• Understanding cost and schedule performance indices (CPI, SPI)
• Forecasting project outcomes: EAC, ETC, VAC
• Interpreting EVM results for executive reporting
• Practical exercise: building an EVM performance model

DAY 4

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, FORECASTING, AND REPORTING

• Data analytics for project performance monitoring
• Trend and variance analysis techniques
• Linking performance to risk and change management
• Using AI-driven dashboards for forecasting
• Developing performance reports and scorecards
• Workshop: creating a performance report with visuals

DAY 5

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Applying lessons learned for performance enhancement
• Benchmarking and maturity model assessment
• Aligning project KPIs with organizational strategy
• Building a performance management culture in PMOs
• Developing improvement action plans and reviews
• Final simulation: performance measurement and management case study