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Course Description

Project scheduling is a critical aspect of project management. It serves as the roadmap that guides the execution of tasks, allocation of resources, and, ultimately, the successful delivery of projects.

Building a project plan is one thing, but understanding the intricacies of scheduling and how this relates to critical path and milestone creation and management is important for successful project delivery.

The objective of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills and techniques to proficiently navigate project schedules. Through the use of practical examples and interactive exercises, participants will gain an understanding of how to develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules for effective project delivery. The workshop also delves into the interplay between project risks and scheduling, emphasizing the potential impact of specific risks on project schedule planning.

Course Details

Upon the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Review of key concepts and terminology in project scheduling
  • Examining the critical path method (CPM).
  • Apply CPM to identify project duration and schedule constraints
  • Apply tracking progress and performance metrics
  • Review of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
  • Discuss implementing corrective actions to address schedule deviations.
  • Discuss elements of the interplay between project risks and scheduling, emphasizing the potential impact of specific risks on project schedule planning.
  • Examine risk mitigation tools and practices that can be used to address a list of risks.
  • Develop a risk mitigation plan that responds to potential risks that impact the project management implementation schedule.

Topics of Instruction

  • Creating a Project Schedule
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Schedule Control and Monitoring
  • Risk Management Techniques
  • Risk Mitigation Tools and Practices
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