Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies and Skills

This program equips project professionals with practical skills to create, use, and manage project schedules effectively. It focuses on planning and scheduling methodologies critical for completing projects on time and within budget, considering resources, risk, and contractual obligations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing schedules, monitoring progress, and applying lessons learned for continuous improvement.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical planning and scheduling methodologies in engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance projects.
• Develop project objectives, deliverables, tasks, and task relationships.
• Apply the Critical Path Method (CPM) and other scheduling techniques.
• Allocate and manage resources efficiently (materials, manpower, equipment, finances).
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement contingency planning.
• Incorporate planning into contract administration and claims management.
• Apply lessons learned to improve future project scheduling and execution.

• Project Controls Officers
• Project Engineers and Managers
• Supervisors responsible for planning and scheduling
• Professionals seeking to enhance project planning and control skills
• Anyone working in project environments who wants to improve schedule management