Project controls - part 2

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Introduction to project control methodologies
2. 0:05 PMBoK framework and nine knowledge areas
3. 0:29 Project integration and cost management
4. 1:03 Communications, scope and quality management
5. 1:36 Risk, time and human resource management
6. 2:09 Procurement management and PMBoK summary
7. 3:01 Applying PMBoK across project lifecycle
8. 5:12 Six Sigma quality assurance methodology
9. 6:02 Six Sigma translated to project control
10. 6:42 Six Sigma DMAIC stages in practice

About this lesson

You'll learn the nine knowledge areas of PMBoK (integration, cost, communications, scope, quality, risk, time, human resources, and procurement) and understand how each applies throughout the project lifecycle to keep initiatives on track and prevent costly oversights. The video then introduces Six Sigma, originally a quality assurance tool now adapted for project management. You'll see how Six Sigma's rigorous five-stage approach—defining requirements, measuring success, analysing data, improving processes, and controlling operations—translates directly into practical project control. By applying these frameworks together, you'll gain a comprehensive toolkit for identifying risks, managing stakeholder expectations, and maintaining control over the critical variables of time, cost, and scope. This content is directly relevant to case study scenarios where you need to demonstrate knowledge of multiple control methodologies and justify which approach suits different project contexts. Understanding both PMBoK and Six Sigma strengthens your ability to advise on project governance and shows examiners you can think beyond a single framework.

Duration: 8m