Introduction

Effective project planning and scheduling are critical to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides participants with the essential tools and techniques to plan, organize, and control project activities efficiently.

The course focuses on developing structured project plans, defining work scopes, allocating resources, and building realistic schedules. Participants will gain practical knowledge of scheduling methodologies and tools to monitor progress, manage delays, and ensure successful project execution.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the fundamentals of project planning and scheduling
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Define project activities and sequence tasks effectively
• Estimate durations and allocate resources
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Apply scheduling techniques such as Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Monitor project progress and control timelines
• Identify and manage schedule risks and delays
• Use scheduling tools and software effectively

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• Planning and Scheduling Engineers
• Engineers and Technical Professionals
• Operations and Maintenance Managers
• PMO Professionals
• Anyone involved in project planning and execution

Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Project Planning

• Introduction to Project Planning Concepts
• Project Lifecycle and Planning Processes
• Defining Project Scope and Objectives
• Developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Roles and Responsibilities in Planning
• Introduction to Scheduling Concepts

Day 2: Activity Definition and Sequencing

• Identifying Project Activities
• Activity Attributes and Dependencies
• Network Diagram Development
• Precedence Relationships (FS, SS, FF, SF)
• Logical Sequencing of Tasks
• Introduction to Scheduling Tools

Day 3: Time Estimation and Schedule Development

• Estimating Activity Durations
• Resource Planning and Allocation
• Developing Project Schedules
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Float and Slack Calculations
• Introduction to Gantt Charts

Day 4: Schedule Monitoring and Control

• Tracking Project Progress
• Schedule Performance Measurement
• Identifying Delays and Variances
• Schedule Compression Techniques (Crashing, Fast Tracking)
• Managing Schedule Risks
• Reporting and Communication

Day 5: Advanced Scheduling and Practical Applications

• Resource Leveling and Optimization
• Using Scheduling Software (Primavera, MS Project)
• Integrating Cost and Schedule (Basic Earned Value Concepts)
• Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Developing Action Plans for Project Scheduling
• Best Practices for Successful Project Delivery