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Project Scheduling and Time Management

The course on Project Scheduling and Time Management emphasizes key skills for timely and scope-compliant project completion.

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Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. The course on Project Scheduling and Time Management emphasizes key skills for timely and scope-compliant project completion.

  2. It covers the basics of project scheduling, including creating detailed schedules, resource allocation, progress tracking, and delay management.

  3. Various tools and methodologies, such as Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM), and project management software, are explored to enhance project timelines.

  4. The curriculum highlights proactive time management strategies, equipping project managers to meet deadlines effectively.

  5. Participants will learn to manage resources efficiently while ensuring project objectives are achieved on time.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

  2. Project Management Professional (PMP)

  3. These credentials showcase proficiency in effectively managing project schedules and timelines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Grasp essential principles of project scheduling and effective time management.

  2. Develop a detailed project schedule utilizing project management software.

  3. Acquire skills in estimating and distributing time, resources, and expenses.

  4. Enhance proficiency in critical path analysis, Gantt charts, and tracking milestones.

  5. Prepare for certifications like CAPM and PMP with an emphasis on time management strategies.

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to Project Scheduling and Time Management
  1. Understanding the importance of scheduling in project success
  2. The relationship between time management, scope, and cost
  3. Key terms in scheduling: milestones, dependencies, critical path, etc.
Project Time Management Processes
  1. The five main processes of time management: Plan, Define, Estimate, Develop, and Control
  2. How to integrate time management with overall project management
  3. Setting up a time management plan for your project
Estimating Time and Resources
  1. Techniques for time estimation: expert judgment, analogous estimating, parametric estimating
  2. Identifying resource constraints and allocating time accordingly
  3. Estimating costs and understanding the relationship between time and resources
Creating a Project Schedule
  1. Steps to develop a detailed project schedule: work breakdown structure (WBS), task sequencing, duration estimation
  2. Using Gantt charts and project management software tools to create a schedule
  3. Defining dependencies and constraints in a project schedule
Critical Path Method (CPM)
  1. Understanding the critical path and its significance
  2. Calculating the critical path and determining project duration
  3. Impact of delays on the critical path and methods to manage delays
Resource Allocation and Optimization
  1. Allocating resources efficiently without overburdening teams or equipment
  2. Techniques for resource leveling and smoothing
  3. Handling resource conflicts and ensuring that the project progresses without delays
DeploymentMonitoring and Controlling the Schedule
  1. Techniques for tracking project progress against the schedule (earned value management, milestone tracking)
  2. Managing schedule changes and updates
  3. Identifying schedule variances and implementing corrective actions
Managing Project Delays and Risks
  1. Identifying potential delays and risks to project timelines
  2. Developing contingency plans for time-based risks
  3. Techniques for handling unforeseen delays, such as fast tracking and crashing the schedule

Training Features

Hands-on Scheduling Tools

Learn to use tools such as Gantt charts, Microsoft Project, and other project management software to develop and manage schedules.

Project-Based CurriculumReal-Life Case Studies and Scenarios

Analyze real-world project scenarios to understand how scheduling and time management principles are applied in practice.

Critical Path Analysis Workshops

Interactive workshops where participants practice identifying the critical path and calculating project durations.

Resource Allocation Simulations

Simulate resource allocation scenarios to optimize time and resources, ensuring the project progresses smoothly without conflicts.

Time Management Techniques

Learn techniques to improve time management, such as prioritization, time blocking, and task dependencies, to ensure project deadlines are met.

Certification

A globally recognized certificate upon completing the course.

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