The Project Planning and Control™ Foundation qualification introduces the principles and practice of effective project planning and control. The course will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills on planning, executing and controlling project quality, costs and schedules. You will gain a practical understanding of how to successfully remain in control of a project, mitigating risks for their organisation.

This introductory qualification is designed for those in project support roles, including Planning Managers & Engineers as well as Project Control Managers. The foundation course is also a pre-requisite for those wishing to study the Practitioner qualification.

Project Planning and Control™ Foundation

Study Options and Start Dates

Face to Face Classes
From £1820 +VAT

Virtual Classes
From £1610 +VAT

Our Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes start at regular intervals. Please get in touch for dates.

What’s Included

Up to 12 months of support to complete your course

Access to online learning material

Unlimited support access

Test yourself quizzes

Online exam available to book at any time

What’s Involved

The Project Planning and Control™ Foundation will cover a range of topics including:

  • The methods and tools to define project scope and objectives clearly.
  • Strategies and techniques for effective project planning and closure.
  • Choosing and applying the right scheduling methods for project timelines.
  • Best practices for thorough monitoring to ensure proactive project control.
  • Essential record-keeping practices that support continuous feedback and learning.

Download the Project Planning and Control Syllabus

To gain the full Project Planning & Control Foundation qualification you must complete one examination.

The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, with a duration of 40 minutes and is to betaken online. The pass mark is 50%.

3 Day Virtual Classes
£1610 + VAT with 12 months of support

3 Day Face to Face Classes
£1820 + VAT with 12 months of support
£1920 + VAT with 12 months of support (London venues)

The cost of one exam is included within our course costs.

You can pay in three monthly instalments using PayPal Pay in 3.

The Project Planning and Control™ Foundation can be studied in two different ways: Virtual Classes and Face to Face Classes.

Virtual Classes run over 3 days, live online from 9am – 4.30pm. These classes enable you to engage with our expert trainers and fellow classmates in real-time.

Face to Face Classes run over 3 days from 9am – 4.30pm. These in-person, interactive classes, take place across our wide range of UK study venues.

Download the Project Planning and Control Timetables 2026/2027

There are no formal entry requirements to undertake this qualification. However, it will be beneficial to have some basic knowledge of project management.

Try our online learning system for free!

Our online learning system provides study support for all our students. Complete the form below to gain your two-week free trial that includes access to our interactive learning materials, recorded webinars, podcasts, course notes, reading resources as well as analysis of exam questions and self-progress tests.