Build Stronger Project Planning & Control Capability
Develop a practical understanding of how projects are planned, scheduled, monitored and controlled through Lion Heart Consulting's instructor-led APMG Project Planning & Control (PPC) Foundation programme.
Looking to progress further? PPC Practitioner is available separately after Foundation.
Is This Course For You?
This programme is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of project planning and control, or move further into project-focused roles.
You already work around projects but want stronger planning and control knowledge.
You want to move into project planning or project controls.
You work as a project coordinator, planner, PMO professional, engineer or project manager.
You want to understand schedules, resources, cost, risk and project performance more confidently.
You want a recognised professional qualification to strengthen your project profile.
You are preparing to progress into more advanced project-control responsibilities.
Everything Included in Your September PPC Foundation Programme
PPC Foundation training
PPC Foundation examination
Official course learning materials
Live instructor-led Virtual Classroom training
Practical exercises
CV support
Interview support
Working on Projects Is Not the Same as Understanding How to Control Them
Projects can quickly lose control of time, cost and scope when planning and monitoring are weak.
PPC Foundation develops your understanding of the principles used to create project plans, establish schedules, monitor performance and support effective project-control decisions.
Plan
Understand how activities, resources, schedules and project objectives come together.
Monitor
Understand how project performance is measured against an agreed plan.
Control
Understand how project information supports better decisions when actual performance begins to differ from the plan.
Develop Practical Project Planning & Control Knowledge
By completing the PPC Foundation programme, you will develop a stronger understanding of key areas including:
Continue to PPC Practitioner
PPC Foundation builds your understanding of the core principles of project planning and control. After completing Foundation, learners who want to develop further can progress to the PPC Practitioner programme.
Practitioner training and examination are priced separately and are not included in the £1,225 + VAT Foundation package.
Learn With Lion Heart Consulting
Live Virtual Classroom
Learn in a live instructor-led environment where you can engage, ask questions and develop your understanding throughout the training.
Practical Learning
Develop knowledge that connects project planning and control principles with real professional project environments.
Professional Support
Receive structured support throughout your learning experience.
Career Support
Your programme includes CV and interview support to help you prepare for your next professional step.
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"I had an excellent training experience. The trainers were knowledgeable, supportive, and professional, making the sessions both engaging and practical. I gained valuable skills and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality training."
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September 2026 PPC Foundation Cohort
Questions Before You Enrol?
Yes. The September 2026 PPC Foundation programme is delivered through a live Virtual Classroom.
The programme starts on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 9:00 AM UK Time.
The September PPC Foundation programme costs £1,225 + VAT.
Yes. The PPC Foundation examination is included in the £1,225 + VAT programme fee.
No. The £1,225 + VAT fee covers the PPC Foundation training and Foundation examination. PPC Practitioner is a separate progression programme and is priced separately.
Yes. After Foundation, you can speak with Lion Heart Consulting about progressing to the PPC Practitioner programme.
Yes. CV and interview support are included as part of the September Foundation programme.
You can speak directly with a Lion Heart Consulting course adviser before enrolling.
Would Your Employer Fund Your PPC Training?
If your employer supports professional development, speak with Lion Heart Consulting about your PPC Foundation training and employer-funded enrolment.
Take the Next Step in Project Planning & Control
Join Lion Heart Consulting's September PPC Foundation programme and develop stronger project planning and control knowledge through live Virtual Classroom training.
Master the Art of
Project Planning and Control (PPC)
Navigate Success with Precision
Increase your earning capacity
Earn a certificate that opens up employment across various lucrative industries
100% of our students secured roles within 6 months of certification
They all credited Lion Heart for supporting them into their new jobs
In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective project planning and control are the
cornerstones of achieving project goals on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders
How a PPC Certificate boasts your Career
Improves Earning Potential
Employers are willing to pay for skilled and certified professionals
Demonstrate Expertise:
This certificate shows you have requisite knowledge and the tools to manage projects successfully
Increases Credibility
This certification is recognised globally and respected within the project management community from both employers to colleagues
Opens up new opportunities
This certificate enables you to work across a variety of industries that you may not have access to before your certification
Here are some industries that actively recruit PPC professionals:
- Construction
- Information Technology (IT)
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy and Utilities
- Healthcare
- Aerospace and Defense
- Consulting and Management Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Financial Services
- Telecommunications
- Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
- Retail and E-commerce
- Transportation and Logistics
- Government and Public Sector
Future-Proof Your Career Today.
Get PPC Certified and Get Ready for more Career Success.
20% discount available on a first come basis.
What You Will Learn
- Project Initiation
- Scope Management
- Time Management
- Resource Allocation
- Risk Management
- Communication Strategies
- Monitoring and Control
- Monitoring and Control
- Quality Assurance
- Project Closure
be a bug with questions (LOL), so it helped that all my queries was attended to in-depth. Also, the real-world examples
and hands-on exercises has really helped me now that I’m in the second week on the job.
– Shawn Peters
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