Review | Audit | Assurance

Is the status of your project keeping you awake at night?

When programmes and projects start to drift, delays, budget overruns, unclear accountability, and poor visibility can quickly erode confidence.

PM Academy provides independent Programme and Project Health Checks that give you a clear, objective view of how well your initiatives are performing and what needs to be done to get them back on track.

Our experienced Programme and Project Management professionals assess, validate, and report on the health, viability, and governance of your programmes and projects, using globally recognised best practices.

What Is a Project Health Check?

A Project Health Check is a structured, independent assessment of your programme or project at any stage of its lifecycle from initiation through to closure.

It includes:

• A snapshot review of key programme and project management documentation
• A detailed analysis of project viability, risks, and delivery capability
• An objective assessment against recognised standards such as PMBOK® or PRINCE2®

Health Checks, Reviews, and Audits are not only end-of-project exercises, they are designed to support and strengthen delivery throughout the life of the project.

When Can a Health Check Be Conducted?

Programme and Project Health Checks can be conducted:

• At project inception
• During delivery
• When a project is underperforming
• Before key decision gates
• At project or programme closure

They can be once-off or repeated at agreed intervals to ensure early detection of issues and continued project viability.

Key Benefits

Engaging PM Academy for a Project Health Check delivers immediate and practical value, including:

• Clear, actionable recommendations to improve delivery effectiveness
• Improved visibility of progress, critical paths, and dependencies
• Clarified roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the project team
• An independent, objective review of project performance
• Reduced effort and time required for end-of-project reviews
• A focused, high-impact final project assessment

Areas of Assessment

Each Health Check is tailored to your organisation’s needs but typically covers:

• Scope Management
• Business Case and Benefits Management
• Time and Schedule Management
• Financial and Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Integration Management
• Human Resource Management
• Stakeholder and Communication Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Procurement Management
• Configuration Management
• Governance and Controls

Our 5-Step PPINSIGHT Methodology

Step 1: Confirm Scope and Contract

We work with you to define the scope of the Health Check, including:

• Execution approach
• Project structure
• Interview timelines
• Reporting requirements
• Assessment timeframes

The goal is to provide a truly independent and objective assessment aligned to your business objectives.

Step 2: Conduct the Assessment

Using the PPINSIGHT methodology, we engage with:

• Project Managers
• Key stakeholders
• Programme leadership

Information is gathered through documentation reviews, interviews, and performance analysis.

Step 3: Compile the Draft Report

Findings are benchmarked against proven best practices.
A draft report is prepared highlighting:

• Key risks and issues
• Gaps in governance or controls
• Practical improvement opportunities

Step 4: Present Draft Findings

Draft findings are presented and discussed with management to:

• Confirm accuracy and relevance
• Validate observations
• Agree on corrective actions

Options for follow-up Health Checks over the project lifecycle are also discussed.

Step 5: Final Report and Closure

The final report is delivered with:

• Clear recommendations
• A prioritised action plan
• Practical guidance for implementation

The engagement is formally closed once findings and next steps are agreed.