SCOM – Scope and Change Order Management

A Module of PMI-CP™ Construction Professional Certification

 Overview

Take control of project scope and manage change orders effectively with **Scope and Change Order Management (SCOM)**, a specialized module of the **PMI-CP™ Construction Professional Certification**.

Large engineering and construction projects often face challenges caused by unclear scope definitions, evolving requirements, and unexpected changes. Effective scope management and structured change control are essential to minimize risk, protect project value, and achieve successful project delivery.

This course provides practical tools, techniques, and strategies to help construction professionals define project scope, prevent scope creep, evaluate changes, and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.

Developed by **PMI in collaboration with global construction professionals and organizations**, this course prepares project leaders to manage complex built environment projects with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn

By completing this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:

* Understand the relationship between project scope, business objectives, and value delivery
* Define clear project requirements and performance outcomes
* Improve stakeholder alignment from project initiation
* Develop effective scope management strategies
* Identify and control scope changes
* Manage change orders efficiently
* Apply technology and best practices to improve project outcomes

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Course Curriculum

Section 1: Business Objectives & Project Scope Alignment

Understand how business objectives influence project scope and overall project success.

Learn how to:

* Connect scope decisions with business goals
* Understand the impact of scope changes on project value
* Define measurable project outcomes
* Monitor changes affecting business objectives
* Improve stakeholder commitment from the beginning

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Section 2: Defining Effective Project Scope

Learn how to establish a clear and comprehensive project scope during front-end planning.

Explore:

* Scope development techniques
* Scope definition tools and methods
* Best practices for creating reliable project scope statements
* The six-step scope definition process
* Techniques to improve scope clarity and coverage

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Section 3: Scope Optimization & Scope Creep Management

Discover how to identify, prevent, and control scope creep in construction projects.

Learn how to:

* Identify common causes of scope creep
* Apply scope management techniques
* Use the PDRI (Project Definition Rating Index) tool
* Improve scope alignment and project readiness
* Apply Target Value Delivery principles

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Section 4: Scope Governance & Control

Develop effective governance practices to maintain project scope throughout delivery.

Learn how to:

* Establish scope governance structures
* Define roles and responsibilities
* Create processes for monitoring and controlling scope
* Improve decision-making during project execution

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Section 5: Change Order Management

Understand the role of change orders and their impact on construction projects.

Explore:

* Types of change orders
* Common causes of project changes
* Change order pricing mechanisms
* Change evaluation processes
* Effective change management practices

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Section 6: Managing and Reducing Unwanted Changes

Learn strategies to minimize unnecessary changes and improve project performance.

You will learn how to:

* Apply change management principles
* Evaluate change impacts
* Reduce avoidable change requests
* Improve coordination between stakeholders
* Maintain project objectives while managing changes

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Section 7: Technology for Scope & Change Management

Discover how digital tools support better project control.

Learn how technology can help:

* Improve scope visibility
* Track project changes
* Enhance collaboration
* Support decision-making
* Increase efficiency in change order management

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for:

* Construction Project Managers
* Engineering Project Managers
* Project Owners
* Contractors
* Consultants
* Construction Stakeholders
* Built Environment Professionals

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Course Benefits

After completing SCOM, you will be able to:

* Develop stronger project scopes
* Reduce scope-related risks
* Manage change orders effectively
* Improve stakeholder alignment
* Protect project value and outcomes
* Deliver complex construction projects more successfully

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PMI-CP™ Certification Alignment

The **PMI-CP™ certification** is designed to equip construction professionals with the skills required to manage and transform complex construction projects.

Through practical, industry-focused learning, PMI-CP™ helps professionals improve project delivery, strengthen collaboration, and bring large-scale construction projects to life.

Language: English

Once purchased, the course will be available through your **myPMI dashboard**.