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Scope Control: Define & Deliver What Matters

Define clear objectives and control scope changes.
Manage stakeholder expectations and prevent scope creep.
Learn from high-profile case studies with real-world applications.
Gain practical techniques from real-world case studies.
Apply scope management strategies across industries.

Certificate of Completion, 5 PDUs

5 hours

€ 295

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Aoife Shanley

Project Manager

July 9th

Well organised and well executed course. Plenty of support available. Very high standard of lectures and comprehensive course content.

Patrick Moane

Project Manager at H&MV Engineering Limited

October 2nd

The course was well delivered from start to finish. All of the instructors covered each module with great detail. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in understanding and developing their skills as a project manager.

Johannes Berger

Project Manager at GMX

February 15th

It has been a great experience learning about Project Management as a student of the Institute of Project Management. The course was entirely online, which sometimes has its own challenges but the used tools were smooth and easy to use which helps greatly with following the lectures and studying the modules.

Padraig Friel

Project Management Consultant and Trainer at PM360 Consulting

November 21th

My experience of completing the programme is that the course is to the forefront in leading project management concepts and best practices for delivering projects effectively in the today's business world.

Niall Gilligan

Senior Project Manager at Munich Re

October 9th

Fantastic courses provided by a diverse team who specialize in different aspects to Project Management. It gave me confidence to move forward in my career as a project manager and have recently recertified they are an organization I trust.

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Master Scope Management to Keep Projects on Track

Scope creep is one of the most common reasons projects fail. Without clear boundaries, projects can spiral out of control, leading to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and stakeholder dissatisfaction. Effective scope management ensures that all project work is planned, defined, and controlled—keeping teams aligned and preventing costly changes.

This course provides a structured approach to managing project scope with real-world case studies, including the Sydney Opera House and the Denver International Airport (DIA) Baggage Handling System. These examples illustrate how scope mismanagement can lead to massive delays and budget blowouts—and how proper planning and control can prevent similar issues in your projects.

Certifications that Really Count

Professional Development Units

In a business world of constant change and disruption, maintaining your relevancy is a must. This course contributes 5.0 PDUs to the record of your Continuous Professional Development. PDUs are required to maintain PMI certification status.

IPM Certificate of Completion

Earn an IPM Certificate of Completion and showcase it on LinkedIn to boost your professional profile. This certification validates your project management skills, enhances your credibility, and helps you stand out to employers and industry professionals. Strengthen your resume and advance your career with recognised expertise.

Real Industry Expertise

IPM works with the best talent worldwide, so you can acquire the skills that hiring managers are looking for. Your instructor is a certified project management practitioner with years of real-industry experience who will help you elevate your professional skills.

Learning Outcomes and Content

By mastering scope management, you’ll improve your ability to set clear project expectations, manage deliverables, and prevent uncontrolled changes. Whether you’re a project manager, business analyst, or team leader, this course will help you establish strong project foundations, enhance communication with stakeholders, and ensure that your projects stay on track and within budget.

Module 1: Introduction to Scope Management

The role of scope in project success

Common scope-related challenges and risks

Case study: The Sydney Opera House—how poor scope control led to a 15-year delay and a 1,400% cost overrun

Module 2: Planning & Defining Project Scope

Developing a Scope Management Plan

Capturing project requirements effectively

Case study: Denver International Airport Baggage System—how unrealistic scope expansion led to failure

Module 3: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

Creating a structured Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Defining deliverables and work packages

Practical application: Breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks

Module 4: Managing Scope Changes & Preventing Scope Creep

Change control processes and impact assessment

Strategies for balancing flexibility and control

Case study: Lessons from large-scale infrastructure projects

Module 5: Validating & Controlling Scope

Ensuring stakeholder acceptance of deliverables

Conducting formal scope validation and inspections

Managing project scope against time and cost constraints

Module 6: Emerging Trends in Scope Management

AI-driven scope definition and predictive analytics

Agile scope management for adaptive projects

Industry insights: How leading organisations prevent scope creep

Tailored Mastering Project Scope Training Solutions for Your Organisation

Equip your team with the skills needed to control scope effectively, prevent scope creep, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Access flexible delivery options tailored to your team’s specific project scope management needs and goals.

Benefit from expert facilitation to address your organisation’s unique scope challenges and ensure successful project delivery.

Schedule a consultation with our Corporate Training Manager to discuss your organisation’s scope management needs and training objectives.

Why IPM?

Reputation & History

Project Management Expertise

Why Choose This Course?

Globally Positioned

360° Learning Partner

Reputation & History

Established in 1989 as the first Irish professional body dedicated to the promotion of project management as a discipline.
Trained over 40,000 Professionals and Certified over 6,000 Project Managers.
Partnering with IPMA®, PMI®, and Prince2®.
First PMP Certification exam hosted in Ireland.
Worked with over 500 different corporations.
Globally recognised IPM certification body.

Project Management Expertise

Unlike other organisations, which offer different training programs across many functional areas, the Institute is a specialist organisation dealing solely with the disciplines of project, program, and portfolio management.

Our graduates are instructed by a world-class faculty of international subject-matter experts ranging from Project Directors to former Heads of PM Certification Authorities. Focusing solely on project management guarantees exceptional instruction and learning opportunities.

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Why Choose This Course?

This course will help you define, manage, and control project scope, preventing scope creep and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with goals.
Our faculty of handpicked international experts will provide you with a variety of perspectives.
You will join a large and growing cohort of IPM Alumni.
The programme is practical and pulls from internationally respected methodologies.

Globally Positioned

IPM is uniquely partnered with the world’s leading project management certification bodies: IPMA (Member Association & Certification Body), PMI (Authorised Training Partner), and PRINCE2® (Accredited Training Organisation). We are the national body for IPMA in Ireland.

We have also partnered with Ireland’s second largest University, Technological University (TU) Dublin, meaning we can offer Bachelor & Master’s levels programmes. This affiliation links us to the European University of Technology (EUt+).

360° Learning Partner

Join our rapidly growing project management community of 25,000+ followers on LinkedIn.
Membership, Mentoring and Events – to network and advance your career.
Volunteering – Gain new project experience for your CV while helping the project management community.
Platform for your voice – Submit an article to our blog and showcase your writing.
Industry updates – Get the latest PM news and insights from global experts.