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 London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.