Project Cost Management – Short Course (3 Weeks)

Course Fee: KES 35,000
Mode of Study: Online & In-Person

The Project Cost Management Short Course at SCAAD College is designed to equip learners with essential skills needed to effectively plan, control, and monitor project costs in construction and development projects. This 3-week intensive training provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience for anyone seeking to work in cost supervision, project finance, or site management.

This course is ideal for site supervisors, project assistants, cost control officers, junior quantity surveyors, contractors, and anyone looking to strengthen their project financial management skills.

Course Units & What You Will Learn

1. Monitor Site Resources Utilization (50 Hours)

Learn how to keep track of project resources, including labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
You will develop skills in:

Daily monitoring of resource usage
Detecting waste, misuse, or underutilization
Implementing cost-saving measures
Recording and analyzing site resource data
Ensuring efficient use of materials and equipment

This unit prepares learners to manage resources responsibly and reduce budget overruns.

2. Control Project Cost Variation (70 Hours)

Gain hands-on skills in identifying, analyzing, and controlling cost deviations during project execution.
Training includes:

Understanding cost drivers and variation causes
Tracking changes in material prices, labor costs, and timelines
Preparing and approving variation orders
Using tools for cost control and forecasting
Maintaining alignment with project budget and contracts

This unit is crucial for ensuring projects remain financially viable and within scope.

3. Prepare Project Financial Report

Learn how to compile accurate and professional financial reports that clearly communicate the cost status of a project.
Students will learn to prepare:

Cost summaries
Progress expenditure reports
Cash flow statements
Cost performance indexes
Financial recommendations and conclusions

This unit equips learners with the ability to present financial information confidently to managers, clients, and auditors.

Why Study Project Cost Management at SCAAD College?

Curriculum aligned with real industry needs
Practical exercises based on active construction projects
Experienced trainers from the field
Flexible study options (Online or In-Person)
Affordable, high-value professional training
Certification upon completion
SCAAD College is among the few institutions offering specialized project courses

Enroll Today – January 2026 Intake in Progress!

Upgrade your construction and project management skills with this career-boosting short course.

Contact: 0717 76 84 00 / 0768 385 232
Email: info@scaad.ac.ke
Website: www.scaad.ac.ke