PROJECT CLOSURE REPORT - AIMPM CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM

Lesson Overview: AIRTOC Demo — Project Closure Report

In this lesson, we focus on one of the most visible and important deliverables in execution and monitoring & controlling—the project closure report. This document formally closes the project and confirms outcomes, performance, and acceptance.

In this lesson, you'll learn:
What a project closure report is and how PMI defines it
How the closure report confirms scope completion and stakeholder acceptance
Why closure reports are essential for transparency, governance, and accountability
How PMs use closure reports to transition work to operations and formally close projects

Why the project closure report matters:
Documents what was actually delivered vs. what was planned
Captures schedule and cost variances with governance acknowledgment
Records lessons learned for future projects
Identifies residual risks and issues transitioning to operations
Confirms compliance, audits, and stakeholder sign-off
Enables formal release of resources and financial closeout

Key elements covered in this lesson:
Scope and deliverable completion validation
Schedule performance (plan vs. actual finish)
Cost performance and final variance analysis
Final risk and issue disposition
Compliance, audit, and documentation status
Lessons learned and benefits snapshot
Operational transition readiness and final approvals

AIRTOC demo highlights:
How to build a project closure report using the AIRTOC framework
Turning minimal project data into a governance-ready closure report
Producing an 80–90% complete report in minutes
Creating executive-ready summaries and PMO-formatted outputs

Key takeaway:
The project closure report is what allows you to officially walk away from a project
A strong closure report protects the PM, informs leadership, and supports the business
AIRTOC makes project closure faster, cleaner, and fully aligned with governance expectations