Introduction
Are your deliverables consistently late? This program is for Project Controls Officers or for those who need to learn how to create and use one of the most valuable project management tools: a project schedule. Defining project success often involves completing on time and on budget, and project budgets are often driven by resource costs and the scheduling of those resources.
Course Objectives of Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies and Skills
In this program you will learn about:
This Program provides Practical Methodologies and Tools for Supervisors, Engineers and Managers Working on Engineering, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Services Assignments.
- This Unique Program includes a step-by-step look at the Project Planning Cycle, including, Project Objectives, Strategic Goals, Data Collection, Deliverables, Tasks, Task Relationships, Resourcing, Implementation Strategy, Scheduling, Monitoring, Contractual Issues, Claims Issues, Lessons Learnt.
- An excellent opportunity for the more experienced project staff to update and refresh their knowledge and awareness of the Planning Skills.
Who should attend?
This program is appropriate for individuals who:
• Want to improve their project controls.
• Want to pursue a career in project planning and project controls.
• Want to enhance their resume and marketability.
• Work in a project management environment, in any industry or discipline, and want to increase their scheduling knowledge.
Course Outlines of Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies and Skills
(Time Assigned to Each Topic will Vary with the Training Group Developmental needs)
- Why Planning & Scheduling?
- Project Aspects
- Strategic Aspects
- Knowledgebase Aspects
- International Projects
- What it Takes to be a Great Planner?
- Understanding Organizational Goals from Projects and Operational Initiatives
- Project Goals
- Strategic Goals
- Developing the Project Implementation Strategy
- Project Relevant Data Collection & Sources
- Identifying the Project Deliverables
- Identifying the Tasks & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Critical Path Method Technique (CPM)
- Identifying Resource Needs
- Materials
- Equipment
- Manpower
- Finances
- Identifying Alternate Work Methods
- Identifying Alternate Implementation Strategies
- Identifying Scheduling Constraints
- Scheduling
- Project Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Risk Identification
- Contingency Planning
- Early Warning System
- Planning Contractual Aspects - Outsourced Works
- Planning Contribution to Project Contract Administration
- Plan & Schedule Updating
- Planning Assistance for Claims Management
- Lessons Learnt Reporting
- Case Study
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.