NOTE
It is important to note that this is not a software training course. Project Planners need to know planning and scheduling principles first before scheduling software can be used effectively. The well-known adage – garbage in, garbage out – is seldom as relevant as with using scheduling software. If quality principles are not used, schedules will be prone to problems and inaccurate, and can cause huge losses for a project team.
The course is based on the book: Practical Project Scheduling, specifically written for this purpose. Every course delegate receives a free copy.
The hybrid self study course facilitates knowledge retention & accommodates working individuals. This effective self-study model is supported by eleven online lectures and 6 assignments.
COURSE LEVELS
LEVEL 1
Practical Project Scheduling
Focused on a more practical approach with subjective estimates.
LEVEL 2
Practical Project Scheduling
Including mathematical duration calculations and creation of various types of S-curves.
LECTURES
The course and book are focused on teaching planning and scheduling principles. Although Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is utilized as a basis for the scheduling methodology, this can easily be adapted for other scheduling software packages.
| Module 1 | Lecture 1 Assignment 1 | Week 1 Week 2 |
| Module 2 | Lecture 2 Assignment 2 | Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 |
| Module 3 | Lecture 3 Assignment 3 | Week 6 Week 7 |
| Module 4 | Lecture 4 Assignment 4 | Week 8 Week 9 |
| Module 5 | Lecture 5 Assignment 5 | Week 10 Week 11 |
| Module 6 | Lecture 6 Assignment 6 | Week 12 Week 13 |
| Module 7 | 5 off 3 Hour Daily Work Sessions (PRACTICAL) | Week 14 Week 15 |
| Final Exam | Week 16 |