Managing Project Scope, Schedule and Cost - CAPM® Exam Prep

$149

Online - self-paced

6.5 Hours to complete

Overview

Effective project management hinges on clearly defined scope, realistic scheduling, and disciplined cost control. This course breaks down those three pillars, giving you hands-on experience with proven techniques and tools used by successful project managers. From defining deliverables and sequencing tasks to estimating activity durations and tracking budgets, you’ll gain practical strategies for managing constraints and avoiding common pitfalls like scope creep, schedule slippage, and cost overruns.

Through real-world examples, templates, and scenario-based learning, you’ll build confidence applying PMBOK® best practices, which is essential preparation for the CAPM® exam and for managing projects in any industry.

Key Benefits

  • Learn to define and control project scope
  • Develop accurate schedules with task dependencies
  • Apply cost estimation and budgeting techniques
  • Prevent scope creep and missed deadlines
  • Build confidence with real-world scenarios and tools

What’s Included

  • Scope, schedule, and cost management templates
  • CAPM®-aligned lessons and terminology
  • Downloadable WBS, RTM, and budget models
  • Hands-on estimating and sequencing practice
  • Cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) walkthroughs

Earn PMI PDUs in this course

This course qualifies for 6.5 PMI® PDUs:

  • 6.5 in Ways of Working

Log the hours in your PMI® account toward a new CAPM® or an active renewal cycle.

Course Modules

Learn how to define what’s in and out of scope by creating a Scope Management Plan, gathering stakeholder requirements, and breaking work into manageable parts using a Work Breakdown Structure. You’ll also learn how to validate deliverables and manage change through formal scope control practices.

Certificate program

This course is a part of the following certificate program:

CAPM ® Exam Prep Professional Certificate
CAPM ® Exam Prep Professional Certificate
$799

Who this course is designed for

  • Career-switchers entering the field of project management
  • Early-career professionals preparing for the CAPM® exam
  • Team leads and contributors involved in budget or scheduling tasks
  • Anyone seeking foundational control over project scope, schedule, and cost
  • Professionals transitioning into roles that require planning and estimating skills

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Create and manage a Scope Management Plan
  • Define and validate deliverables using tools like RTMs and WBS
  • Build and sequence a project schedule using logic-based task relationships
  • Estimate task durations and apply compression techniques
  • Develop and track project budgets using EVM and forecasting
  • Align scope, time, and cost for consistent project delivery

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Project management
Budgeting
Cost estimation
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project scheduling
Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

These skills directly apply to these careers

Project Manager

Leads planning, execution, and delivery of projects while managing teams, timelines, and budgets to meet strategic goals.

Median Salary: $116,000

Project Management Specialist

Coordinates project activities, timelines, and resources, particularly in AI/ML initiatives.

Median Salary: $100,750

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