Project Management

Change Control and Configuration Management

Uncontrolled changes are a leading cause of overruns and quality problems in projects. This course explains how to set up change control and configuration management: change request processes, impact assessment, change boards, baselines, document and version control, and configuration audits across engineering and IT projects.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Every change has a cost, but not every change is visible. You will learn to control changes so decisions are deliberate and documented.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Change request exercises, impact assessment workshops, case studies and process design.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of change control
Design change request and approval processes
Assess change impact on scope, cost, schedule and risk
Run effective change control boards
Manage baselines and configuration items
Audit configuration and document control

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Project managers and engineers
Configuration and document controllers
PMO staff
IT project teams
Contract managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Change governance
Impact assessment
Configuration control
Documentation
Audit

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Why Control Change

09:00–10:08Sources of change
10:08–11:00Scope creep
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scope creep (continued)
11:45–12:53Cost of uncontrolled change
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Change Process

09:00–10:08Change requests
10:08–11:00Impact assessment
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Impact assessment (continued)
11:45–12:53Approval levels
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 3Change Boards

09:00–10:08Membership and decisions
10:08–11:00Records
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Records (continued)
11:45–12:53Communicating decisions
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 4Configuration Management

09:00–10:08Baselines
10:08–11:00Configuration items
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Configuration items (continued)
11:45–12:53Version and document control
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 5Audit and Improvement

09:00–10:08Configuration audits
10:08–11:00Metrics
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Metrics (continued)
11:45–12:53Process improvement
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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