Project Control Academy

Project Control Academy Project Control Academy is a global educational institute that serves people through its educational programs in the field of Project Controls.

Project Control Academy is a global educational institute that serves people around the world through its educational programs in the field of Project Controls. Project Control Academy provides you with a step by step guidance on how to start or advance your Project Controls knowledge and skills so that you can create the impact, influence, and income in Project Management and Project Control industry.

How much time do project controls professionals spend preparing information before the real analysis begins?For many tea...
09/05/2026

How much time do project controls professionals spend preparing information before the real analysis begins?

For many teams, the answer is too much.

Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh highlights an important opportunity with AI: helping professionals reduce time spent on manual preparation so they can focus more on understanding what the project is telling them.

That shift matters.

Because better project controls is not just about producing more reports. It is about creating clearer insight, earlier signals, and better conversations around project performance.

Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

Step into the Project Control Summit 2027 speaker lineup. 🎤Project Control Summit 2027 is bringing project controls prof...
09/05/2026

Step into the Project Control Summit 2027 speaker lineup. 🎤

Project Control Summit 2027 is bringing project controls professionals together again and speaker proposals are due this month.

If you have worked through complex project challenges, built better project controls processes, implemented new tools, improved visibility into cost or schedule performance, or learned lessons others can benefit from, we invite you to apply to speak.

This is a carefully curated speaker lineup, and we have received strong applications from professionals across industries and countries. The final speakers are selected based on the value, relevance, and quality of their proposed sessions.

But the invitation is open. If you have something valuable to contribute, we want to hear from you.

Join us April 23-25, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, for a world-class conference experience in project controls.

Submit your speaker proposal by September 30, 2026:
https://projectcontrolsummit.com/call-for-speakers/

Step forward. Share your expertise. Help shape the conversation.

Your insight could become one of the sessions that helps shape the 2027 Summit experience.

The AI shift in project controls is NOT about chasing technology.As Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh points out, this shift is abou...
09/04/2026

The AI shift in project controls is NOT about chasing technology.

As Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh points out, this shift is about how project work gets done!

Many teams still spend hours gathering information, cleaning data, building reports, updating dashboards, and trying to explain the story behind the numbers.

AI creates an opportunity to rethink parts of that workflow and help project controls professionals focus more on insight, clarity, and action.

Don’t you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

What could three focused days at Project Control Summit 2027 add to your career?It could be the practical idea that help...
09/04/2026

What could three focused days at Project Control Summit 2027 add to your career?

It could be the practical idea that helps you approach your next project differently, the conversation that gives you a fresh perspective on a challenge, or the professional connection that continues well beyond the Summit.

Over three days, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry voices, exchange ideas with professionals who understand your work, and build relationships with members of the global project controls community.

📅 April 23–25, 2027
📍 The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, Irving/Dallas, Texas, USA

Public enrollment opens September 15, 2026, with the highest discount we have ever offered on Summit tickets. Only a limited number of registrations will be available at the lowest launch price, so this is an important date to save.

If you want an earlier opportunity to enroll, join the Priority List. Members will receive access before enrollment opens to the public, giving them the first chance to secure one of the limited tickets at the lowest available price.

🚨 Save September 15, join the Priority List, and be ready when early access begins!

The Priority List link is in the first comment.

AI is creating a lot of noise in project controls right now.Everywhere you look, someone is talking about prompts, autom...
09/02/2026

AI is creating a lot of noise in project controls right now.

Everywhere you look, someone is talking about prompts, automation, AI agents, or “the future of work.”

But behind all the excitement, many project professionals are quietly asking the same question:

👉 How do I actually use AI in real project controls work without compromising quality, accuracy, or professional judgment?

Because generating random outputs is easy, but using AI to support meaningful project decisions is something completely different.

When it comes to schedule analysis, cost reviews, reporting, risk assessments, change management, and stakeholder communication, context matters. Critical thinking matters. Project controls fundamentals matter.

And that’s exactly what this upcoming FREE live masterclass is about.

In this practical live 90-minute session, Shohreh Ghorbani and Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh, PhD, PMP, DTM will walk through how AI can realistically support project controls professionals in their day-to-day work through practical examples and real applications.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Where AI actually fits in project controls
✔️ How AI can support reporting, schedule, cost, and risk analysis
✔️ Why many AI outputs fail in project environments
✔️ How to improve AI results with better context and prompting
✔️ The risks and limitations professionals must understand
✔️ Why human judgment becomes MORE valuable in the AI era

This session is not about helping you become more effective, more strategic, and better prepared for where the industry is heading.

The AI shift in project controls is already underway.

The professionals who learn how to combine AI capabilities with strong project controls expertise will not only adapt faster — they will create more value, communicate more effectively, and stand out in the future of project delivery.

🚀 The question is no longer whether AI will impact project controls.
The question is whether you’ll be ready when it does.

Type “READY” in the comments if you’re joining us live. Link to join is provided in the comment below. 👇

🔥 It only happens once a year… and it’s almost here!On September 15, 2026, enrollment for Project Control Summit 2027 op...
09/01/2026

🔥 It only happens once a year… and it’s almost here!

On September 15, 2026, enrollment for Project Control Summit 2027 opens with unbeatable launch discounts. 🎟️

This is your opportunity to lock in the lowest price ever for the Summit where the world of project controls comes together.

But don’t wait until prices climb. Only a small number of tickets will be available at this special launch price—and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If the Summit has been on your radar, September 15 is the day to act!

Want to get an early head start?

🔔 Join the Priority List! You’ll receive the enrollment news first and get the opportunity to register before enrollment opens to the public—giving you the best chance to secure one of the limited tickets at the lowest price.

And here’s what you’ll be saving your spot for:

📅 April 23–25, 2027
📍 The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, Irving/Dallas, Texas, USA

Three exciting days of powerful learning, inspiring industry voices, and meaningful connections with project controls professionals from around the world—all at a beautiful five-star resort. ✨

🚨 Set your reminder, rally your team, and join the Priority List—the countdown to enrollment is officially on!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Project Control Summit 2027!

✨ Save the Date! A five-star Project Control Summit experience is coming in 2027.From April 23–25, 2027, we’ll welcome t...
08/31/2026

✨ Save the Date! A five-star Project Control Summit experience is coming in 2027.

From April 23–25, 2027, we’ll welcome the global project controls community to an exceptional new setting:

📍 The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
Dallas, Texas, USA

For three days, you’ll have the opportunity to step away from your daily routine, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with project professionals from across industries and around the world—all within the luxury and sophistication of this beautiful resort.

We’re preparing an exciting Summit experience centered around learning, meaningful conversations, professional growth, and genuine connection. More details about the speakers, sessions, activities, and special experiences will be announced in the coming months.

For now, mark your calendar and start planning to join us in Dallas!

Registration is not open yet. Join the priority list to be among the first to know when it opens and access the lowest available registration fee.

🔗 The priority-list link is in the first comment.

📈 “Smart EPC firms use EVM on fixed-price contracts—not because they have to, but because they want to stay ahead of cos...
08/30/2026

📈 “Smart EPC firms use EVM on fixed-price contracts—not because they have to, but because they want to stay ahead of cost and performance.” – Michael Nosbisch

There’s a common myth that Earned Value Management (EVM) is only useful for reimbursable contracts or government-funded projects. But the smartest firms know better.

Whether you're dealing with fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, or hybrid contracts—EVM is your edge in staying on top of scope, schedule, and budget.

Want to know why EVM still matters—and how to apply it smarter?

🧠 Don’t miss our latest blog: https://www.projectcontrolacademy.com/earned-value-management-myths/

🚨 One last opportunity to take Project Control Summit 2026 with you.Tomorrow, August 31, is the final day to purchase ac...
08/30/2026

🚨 One last opportunity to take Project Control Summit 2026 with you.

Tomorrow, August 31, is the final day to purchase access to the insights, sessions, and conversations shared at this year’s Summit.

After that, access closes.

So if Project Control Summit 2026 has been sitting on your “I’ll get to it later” list, later has arrived.

This is your chance to spend the next year learning from the sessions that matter most to you — revisiting expert perspectives, digging deeper into practical strategies, and catching the conversations you may have missed across AI, scheduling, cost, risk, technology, leadership, and project delivery.

You can learn when you have time.

Return to a session when a challenge comes up on your project.

Pause, take notes, and turn an idea into something you can actually use.

But first, you need to secure access while it is still available.

⏰ August 31 is the final day.
🎟️ 20% off is still available during this final window.

Once this opportunity closes, Project Control Summit 2026 access will no longer be available for purchase.

If you want it, now is the time.

📉 Still measuring project performance by comparing budget vs. actuals? That might explain the blind spots.Earned Value M...
08/29/2026

📉 Still measuring project performance by comparing budget vs. actuals? That might explain the blind spots.

Earned Value Management (EVM) is one of the most powerful tools in project management—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

In our latest blog, we sat down with EVM expert Michael Nosbisch to bust the most common myths that hold teams back from using EVM the way it was meant to be used.

❌ “EVM is just for government projects”
❌ “You can’t use EVM on fixed-price contracts”
❌ “It’s all about complicated formulas”
❌ “EVM doesn’t help with schedule performance”
❌ “You need perfect data for it to work”

If any of these sound familiar, this post is for you. Learn how EVM—when used right—can give you early warning signs, forecasting clarity, and the control needed to keep your projects on track.

🎯 Read the full post now: https://www.projectcontrolacademy.com/earned-value-management-myths/

🚀 Want to take your understanding of EVM even further?

If this article opened your eyes to what’s possible, wait until you experience the EVM Mastery course—the most comprehensive online training on EVM that shows you exactly how to apply EVM in real-world projects.

You’ll learn everything from progress measurement to forecasting, while earning 20+ PDUs, exploring bonus sessions from experts like Walter Lipke, and gaining practical tools you can use immediately.

🔗 Get all the details here: https://members.projectcontroltraining.com/earnedvaluemanagement

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