Key Techniques for Project Scheduling and Planning

Key Techniques for Project Scheduling and Planning

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the "Key Techniques for Project Scheduling and Planning" training course, developed by Cambridge for Global Training. Effective project scheduling and planning are essential for the successful execution of projects in any industry. 

 

This course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental techniques and skills required to create robust project schedules and plans. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, participants will learn how to effectively allocate resources, set realistic timelines, and mitigate risks to ensure project success. Whether you are a project manager, team leader, or aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in project scheduling and planning.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Identify key components of project scheduling and planning.
  • Develop comprehensive project schedules that account for all project activities and dependencies.
  • Apply critical path analysis techniques to identify project critical tasks.
  • Utilize project management software tools for scheduling and planning purposes.
  • Assess and mitigate project risks through effective planning.
  • Communicate project schedules and plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Continuously monitor and update project schedules to ensure project success.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • Project managers responsible for planning and scheduling projects.
  • Team leaders and supervisors involved in project execution.
  • Project coordinators and administrators seeking to enhance their scheduling and planning skills.
  • Anyone interested in learning fundamental techniques for effective project scheduling and planning.
Course Outline


Unit 1: Introduction to Project Scheduling and Planning

 

  • Overview of project scheduling and planning
  • Importance of effective scheduling and planning in project management
  • Key terms and concepts in project scheduling
  • Project management software tools for scheduling and planning
  • Case studies of successful project scheduling and planning

 

Unit 2: Project Scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

 

  • Defining project scope and objectives
  • Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Identifying project deliverables and tasks
  • Organizing project activities into logical sequences
  • Techniques for decomposing project work packages

 

Unit 3: Estimating Activity Durations and Resources

 

  • Estimating activity durations using various techniques
  • Resource identification and allocation
  • Resource leveling and resource smoothing techniques
  • Understanding resource constraints and dependencies
  • Estimating costs associated with project activities

 

Unit 4: Critical Path Analysis

 

  • Understanding critical path methodology (CPM)
  • Identifying critical tasks and paths in a project
  • Using Gantt charts and network diagrams for critical path analysis
  • Calculating slack or float in project schedules
  • Strategies for managing and optimizing the critical path

 

Unit 5: Risk Management in Project Planning

 

  • Identifying project risks and uncertainties
  • Assessing and prioritizing project risks
  • Developing risk response strategies
  • Integrating risk management into project planning processes
  • Monitoring and controlling project risks throughout the project lifecycle
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REF code: O-1043
Date: 18 - 22 Nov 2024
City: Tbilisi
Language: English
Price: 4500 £

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the "Key Techniques for Project Scheduling and Planning" training course, developed by Cambridge for Global Training. Effective project scheduling and planning are essential for the successful execution of projects in any industry. 

 

This course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental techniques and skills required to create robust project schedules and plans. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, participants will learn how to effectively allocate resources, set realistic timelines, and mitigate risks to ensure project success. Whether you are a project manager, team leader, or aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in project scheduling and planning.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Identify key components of project scheduling and planning.
  • Develop comprehensive project schedules that account for all project activities and dependencies.
  • Apply critical path analysis techniques to identify project critical tasks.
  • Utilize project management software tools for scheduling and planning purposes.
  • Assess and mitigate project risks through effective planning.
  • Communicate project schedules and plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Continuously monitor and update project schedules to ensure project success.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • Project managers responsible for planning and scheduling projects.
  • Team leaders and supervisors involved in project execution.
  • Project coordinators and administrators seeking to enhance their scheduling and planning skills.
  • Anyone interested in learning fundamental techniques for effective project scheduling and planning.

Course Outline


Unit 1: Introduction to Project Scheduling and Planning

  • Overview of project scheduling and planning
  • Importance of effective scheduling and planning in project management
  • Key terms and concepts in project scheduling
  • Project management software tools for scheduling and planning
  • Case studies of successful project scheduling and planning

Unit 2: Project Scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Defining project scope and objectives
  • Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Identifying project deliverables and tasks
  • Organizing project activities into logical sequences
  • Techniques for decomposing project work packages

Unit 3: Estimating Activity Durations and Resources

  • Estimating activity durations using various techniques
  • Resource identification and allocation
  • Resource leveling and resource smoothing techniques
  • Understanding resource constraints and dependencies
  • Estimating costs associated with project activities

Unit 4: Critical Path Analysis

  • Understanding critical path methodology (CPM)
  • Identifying critical tasks and paths in a project
  • Using Gantt charts and network diagrams for critical path analysis
  • Calculating slack or float in project schedules
  • Strategies for managing and optimizing the critical path

Unit 5: Risk Management in Project Planning

  • Identifying project risks and uncertainties
  • Assessing and prioritizing project risks
  • Developing risk response strategies
  • Integrating risk management into project planning processes
  • Monitoring and controlling project risks throughout the project lifecycle
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