Project Scheduling Blueprint
A Step-by-Step Guide for a Deep Understanding of Project Scheduling Concepts and Applications
Project schedules are the backbone of a successful project. Yet, it’s surprising how often they get overlooked or mishandled.
One of the biggest challenges in Project Management today is poor project planning and scheduling.
Let’s face it – crafting an effective project schedule isn’t easy. It requires understanding some key aspects:
➡️ The foundations and principles of CPM scheduling, not just mere familiarity with scheduling software.
➡️ A comprehensive grasp of the project scope.
➡️ The step-by-step process of developing a project schedule.
➡️ The art of securing project team buy-ins and fostering collaboration.
➡️ Expertise in updating and analyzing the schedule to tackle variances and delays proactively.
➡️ Mastering effective communication strategies to align everyone with the schedule issues and mitigation plans.
Yet, a common mistake people make is solely relying on a "scheduling software" course like Primavera P6 or MS Project, expecting to become proficient in project scheduling.
The truth is, without a solid foundation in project planning and scheduling principles, understanding how the software operates behind the scenes is insufficient to be an effective project planner or scheduler.
Introducing
Project Scheduling Blueprint
Training Program
Ready to unlock the ultimate toolkit for project planners and schedulers? Look no further than our Project Scheduling Blueprint training course. This isn’t your average program – it’s designed from the ground up to arm you with everything you need to thrive in your role.
We’ve pulled together the best practices from industry leaders like the PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling and the GAO Schedule Assessment Guide. This means you’ll be guided through a detailed journey, step-by-step, mastering every facet of Project Scheduling.
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, you’ll delve into the essentials of developing, updating, analyzing, and controlling project schedules with unmatched precision and confidence. Get ready to elevate your project planning and scheduling game with our Project Scheduling Blueprint training course.
Siya Mtolo
Field Project Planner-Scheduler/ Quantity Surveyor, South Africa
"As a young project planner-scheduler, I am now more confident and ready to take on the next project from initiation to closeout, and for that, I owe Project Control Academy (PCA) a big thank you for this well-researched and high-quality course, i.e., "The Project Scheduling Blueprint Training". The course successfully displays all that a Scheduler needs to know in a project. I am glad to have come across PCA and this course while at the early stages of my career. Also, through weekly and monthly webinars PCA has also assisted me in clearly defining my career path in project controls and now I know where to from here, learning never stops. Thank you, PCA!"
Course Outline & Agenda
So, what’s inside the Project Scheduling Blueprint training course? It’s packed with 19 in-depth modules, carefully structured over 7 weeks to make sure you grasp every detail of project scheduling.
All sessions are conveniently hosted online through our secure learning management system (LMS). As soon as you sign up, you can dive right into the material. And here’s the best part – you have a full year to access the course content and get personal support from our instructors.
Curious about what each module covers? Here’s a sneak peek into the course outline:
WEEKÂ 1
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Course Overview & Scheduling Development Process
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âś…Â Module 01- Project Scheduling Blueprint Course Overview
âś…Â Module 02- Introduction to Project Scheduling
âś…Â Module 03- Schedule Development Process
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WEEKÂ 2
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Activity Definition & Sequencing
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âś…Â Module 04- Activity Definition Process
âś…Â Module 05- Activity Sequencing Process- Defining Logical Relationships, Lags, and Leads
âś…Â Module 06- Activity Sequencing Process- Network Logic Diagramming
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Activity Duration & Critical Path Method
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âś…Â Module 07- Activity Duration Estimating
âś…Â Module 09- CPM on Different Activity Relationships
âś…Â Module 08- Critical Path Method (CPM)
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Schedule Resource Loading & Leveling
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âś…Â Module 10- Schedule Resource Loading
âś…Â Module 11- Schedule Resource Leveling
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Schedule Health Check & Schedule Acceleration
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âś…Â Module 12- Schedule Health Check & Output Analysis
âś…Â Module 13- Schedule Acceleration
âś…Â Module 14- Time-Cost Trade-off Analysis
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Schedule Baselining & Updating
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âś…Â Module 15- Schedule Baselining
âś…Â Module 16- Schedule Updating- Collecting the Actual Status
âś…Â Module 17- Schedule Updating- Updating the Schedule with Actuals and Approved Changes
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Schedule Analysis & Reporting
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âś…Â Module 18- Schedule Variance Analysis
âś…Â Module 19: Schedule Reporting
Jacqueline Pacheco
Cost Controller / Junior Scheduler/Planner, Canada
"Project Scheduling Blueprint is a great way to breakdown developing a schedule. The course helped me really understand the CPM concept and how to read and analyze a schedule."
What You’ll Gain Upon the Completion of This Training Program
By the end of this training, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of:
➡️ What project-specific information is crucial before crafting a schedule.
➡️ How to define activities in a schedule that reflect real-world project dynamics.
➡️ Techniques for sequencing activities using logical relationships and network logic diagrams.
➡️ Various methods to accurately estimate activity durations.
➡️ The ins and outs of the Critical Path Method (CPM) and its role in project scheduling.
➡️ Calculating start and finish dates with CPM to keep your project on track.
➡️ The concepts of early and late dates and their calculation methods.
➡️ Determining the float in your schedule and its implications.
➡️ Effectively loading resources into your schedule and managing their limitations.
➡️ Strategies for leveling resources to optimize project timelines.
You'll also master...
➡️ Techniques to shorten project durations without compromising quality.
➡️ Conducting time-cost trade-off analyses to make informed project acceleration decisions.
➡️ Best practices for reviewing, verifying, and analyzing schedule data.
➡️ Step-by-step guidance on establishing and maintaining a schedule baseline.
➡️ Collecting and integrating data for seamless schedule updates.
➡️ Managing schedule changes and incorporating them through rigorous change control.
➡️ Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating schedule variances to keep projects on track.
➡️ Utilizing performance metrics to predict future schedule behavior and trends.
➡️ Effective reporting and communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
Upon completing the training, you’ll earn an official certificate of completion along with 30 PDUs (3 CEUs), boosting your professional credentials and showcasing your commitment to ongoing growth and development.
Who Is This Training For?
Wondering if the Project Scheduling Blueprint training is right for you? If you find yourself in any of these scenarios, you're in the perfect spot:
âś…Â Â Project Managers: Ready to take your scheduling game to the next level? Gain a deep understanding of the scheduling process and learn how to craft solid schedules that stand the test of project challenges.
✅  Cost Management Professionals: Looking to broaden your Project Controls toolkit? Dive into project scheduling—a critical aspect of project management that can amplify your skill set.
âś…Â Â Newcomers to Project Controls: Starting your journey in Project Controls? Our structured training offers a solid foundation in project scheduling methods and practices, setting you up for success from day one.
âś…Â Â Project Schedulers: Already familiar with scheduling software but struggling with the underlying concepts? This training brings clarity and mastery to your skills, helping you navigate complexities with confidence.
âś…Â Â Experienced Schedulers: Seasoned pro in scheduling but need to brush up on the essentials of CPM scheduling? Prep for certification exams like PMI-SP or PSP with our tailored training designed just for you.
In a nutshell, the Project Scheduling Blueprint training caters to everyone from beginners to intermediate professionals looking to bridge their project scheduling knowledge gaps. Whether you're starting fresh or aiming to deepen your understanding of scheduling software, seize the chance to boost your project scheduling prowess with our comprehensive training!
Who Is This Training NOT For?
Wondering if the Project Scheduling Blueprint course fits your needs? Here's the scoop:
Software Training: If you're looking specifically for in-depth training on project scheduling software like MS Project or Primavera P6, this course might not be what you're after.
Senior Planners/Schedulers: Are you a seasoned pro with years of hands-on experience in managing complex project schedules? While our course covers foundational concepts, it may touch on areas you're already well-versed in.
Luz Sadama-ReedÂ
Information Management, Canada
"This course is presented in such a way that even a non-planner understands the material."
This Training Comes with Awesome Benefits and Bonuses that You Cannot Miss!
24/7 Access for 12 Months
Study at your own pace, whatever time of night or day it happens to be or wherever in the world you might be. You will have full access to the training package and its material for one year from the time of your registration.
Official Certificate of Completion and PDUs
Receive an official certificates of completion upon successful completion of the training and claim 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) earned toward maintaining your license(s) with professional associations.
Handbook of the Course Material
Download the handbook of the course material in PDF. This becomes very handy when you want to recall the topics covered and the tools and strategies provided.
Exercises and Quizzes
The course comes with lots of exercises that help you retain the concepts taught. You also take a final quiz in order to complete the course and graduate.
Private and Secure
Get access to all the training materials on our secure and robust learning management system using your private username and password.
Mobile Friendly
Get access to the training via computer, laptop, as well as mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Tablets, etc. This makes your learning more flexible & adaptable.
Access To "Ask The Instructor Forum" (Value: PRICELESS)
Get access to a private course environment for Q&As, where the instructor personally answers your questions on a weekly basis.
Depending on the number of questions on the training provided, we may also conduct quarterly live Q&A sessions with the instructor.
Special Alumni Discounts (Value: $300)
Receive exclusive discounts on future online training programs with Project Control Academy upon the successful completion of each component of this package package.
What Is the Tuition?
Today, when you sign up, you're not just enrolling in our Project Scheduling Blueprint training program for a full 12 months. You're also gaining access to a 12-month complimentary service and bonus training. The value of these perks far outweighs the tuition costs!
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For just $1297,
you'll unlock complete access to our comprehensive training program along with all its benefits and bonuses.
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Think of it as an investment in your future. Applying what you learn here can have a significant impact on your career growth, equipping you to lead with confidence in project scheduling.
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Online Training Program
✔ Access to 19 online training video modules that cover all the essentials. The modules will be available over a period of 7 weeks
✔ 12 months of access to the instructor
✔ 24/7 access to the training material for 12 months
✔ Great benefits and bonuses you don't want to miss
✔ Official certificates of completion and 30 PDUs
✔ Course materialÂ
✔ Private and secure learning management system
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At Project Control Academy, we’re absolutely confident that you will be satisfied with our Project Scheduling Blueprint training program or your money back. If after taking the training, you don’t feel 100% satisfied with the content or quality for ANY reason, then within 15 days of your purchase approach us and request your money back. We’ll fully refund your payment. This means that you can try this course for 15-days completely risk-free. That’s how confident we are you’ll be happy with this training. We will NOT waste your time.
About the Instructor
Shohreh Ghorbani
Founder & Technical Director, Project Control Academy
Shohreh Ghorbani is a dynamic and accomplished professional in the field of project controls. With an extensive background and expertise in project controls, she has been at the forefront of driving excellence and innovation in the industry.
As the founder and technical director of Project Control Academy, the leading global provider of practical online training programs in project controls, Shohreh has made it her mission to empower professionals and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in project controls. Her passion for education and continuous learning has led her to develop comprehensive training programs that cater to the diverse needs of project management professionals worldwide.
Renowned for her captivating and dynamic approach to teaching, Shohreh has garnered acclaim and widespread recognition in the realm of project controls education.
Beyond her professional achievements, Shohreh is deeply invested in building a strong community of project controls professionals. Through her leadership, she has fostered a collaborative environment where individuals can connect, share insights, and support each other in their professional journeys.
With her unwavering dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence, Shohreh Ghorbani continues to inspire and empower project management professionals worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of project controls.
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