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This 5-day course provides a deep dive into the critical aspects of project planning and scheduling. Participants will learn how to develop comprehensive project plans, create realistic schedules, and effectively manage project timelines.
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Course Duration
5 Days
Course Details
This 5-day course provides a deep dive into the critical aspects of project planning and scheduling. Participants will learn how to develop comprehensive project plans, create realistic schedules, and effectively manage project timelines. The course emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and the use of project management software.
Participants will gain proficiency in various planning and scheduling techniques, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation, critical path method, resource allocation, and schedule optimization. They will also learn how to manage project constraints, track progress, and make necessary adjustments to keep projects on track.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive project plans.
- Create realistic and manageable project schedules.
- Utilize project management software for planning and scheduling.
- Manage project constraints and dependencies.
- Track project progress and make necessary adjustments.
- Project managers responsible for planning and scheduling.
- Team members involved in project planning activities.
- Anyone seeking to improve their project planning and scheduling skills.
Course Outline
5 days Course
- Project Planning Fundamentals & WBS:
- Introduction to Project Planning: Importance of planning, planning process, and key planning documents.
- Defining Project Scope: Clearly defining project objectives, deliverables, and boundaries.
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Creating a hierarchical decomposition of project deliverables. Different WBS approaches.
- Case Study: Developing a WBS for a complex project, like launching a new product. Interactive exercise: Creating a WBS in groups.
- Activity Definition & Sequencing:
- Activity Definition: Identifying and defining all the activities required to complete the project.
- Activity Sequencing: Determining the logical order and dependencies between project activities. Precedence diagrams.
- Network Diagrams: Creating network diagrams to visualize project dependencies and critical path.
- Case Study: Defining and sequencing activities for a software development project. Interactive exercise: Creating a network diagram.
- Schedule Development & Critical Path Method:
- Estimating Activity Durations: Techniques for estimating the time required to complete each activity.
- Critical Path Method (CPM): Identifying the critical path and determining the shortest possible project duration.
- Schedule Development: Creating a project schedule using Gantt charts and other scheduling tools.
- Case Study: Developing a project schedule using project management software. Interactive exercise: Calculating the critical path.
- Schedule Development & Critical Path Method:
- Resource Allocation & Schedule Optimization:
- Resource Allocation: Assigning resources to project activities and managing resource availability.
- Resource Leveling: Balancing resource utilization and avoiding resource conflicts.
- Schedule Compression: Techniques for shortening the project schedule, such as crashing and fast-tracking.
- Case Study: Optimizing a project schedule to meet a tight deadline. Interactive exercise: Resource leveling and schedule compression exercises.
- Resource Allocation & Schedule Optimization:
- Project Tracking & Schedule Control:
- Project Tracking: Monitoring project progress and comparing it to the baseline schedule.
- Schedule Control: Managing changes to the project schedule and taking corrective actions.
- Reporting and Communication: Communicating project schedule status to stakeholders.
- Case Study: Tracking project progress and managing schedule variances. Interactive exercise: Developing a schedule control plan.
- Project Tracking & Schedule Control:
