Course Content
Introduction to Project Planning and Scheduling
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Overview of Project Planning and Scheduling Concepts
Roles and Responsibilities of Project Planning Professionals
Key Terms and Definitions: Milestones, Deliverables, Dependencies, and Constraints
The Role of Scheduling in Project Management
Overview of Project Management Methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile)
Planning and Defining the Project
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Defining Project Scope, Goals, and Objectives
Establishing Project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Understanding Project Deliverables and Milestones
Defining Project Assumptions, Constraints, and Risks
Developing Project Charters and Defining Roles and Responsibilities
Aligning the Project Plan with Stakeholder Expectations
Scheduling Techniques and Methodologies
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The Critical Path Method (CPM) and Scheduling Logic
Techniques for Determining Project Duration and Setting Deadlines
Gantt Charts and Their Use in Visualizing Project Schedules
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Understanding Dependencies: Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and Start-to-Finish
Resource Leveling and Allocation
Lag and Lead Times in Scheduling
Resource Planning and Management
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Identifying and Allocating Resources (Human, Material, Financial)
Resource Loading and Smoothing Techniques
Managing Resource Constraints and Conflicts
Creating and Maintaining Resource Calendars
Effective Resource Management Strategies
Balancing Resource Availability with Project Needs
Schedule Control and Monitoring
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Schedule Control
Earned Value Management (EVM) for Schedule Performance Monitoring
Schedule Variance and Cost Variance Analysis
Schedule Updating and Re-Baselining Techniques
Methods for Handling Project Delays and Schedule Changes
Analyzing Project Performance and Taking Corrective Actions
Risk Management in Scheduling
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Identifying Potential Risks and Their Impacts on Schedules
Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies and Contingency Plans
Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Analysis Methods
Incorporating Risk Buffers and Reserves in Schedules
Using Monte Carlo Simulations for Risk Analysis
Scenario Planning and Impact Assessment
Communication and Reporting
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Communicating Project Schedules to Different Stakeholders
Developing Progress Reports and Schedule Updates
Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Project Communication
Creating Executive-Level Summaries and Detailed Status Reports
Presenting Schedule Analysis and Updates to Senior Management
Tools and Software for Scheduling
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Overview of Popular Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet)
Setting Up a Project Schedule in Scheduling Software
Resource Allocation and Leveling in Scheduling Tools
Creating Gantt Charts, Timelines, and Reports
Integrating Scheduling Tools with Other Project Management Systems (e.g., Cost Tracking, Risk Management)
Project Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification Course
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