Scheduling techniques

Duration : 2 days
Course Reference : HJB-PM301
Price : € 595,– excl. VAT

Course Description : This advanced training course is specially developed for those who want to improve their skills in scheduling projects. It teaches in depth the application of Work Breakdown Structures in preparation for realistic scheduling and cost estimates and teaches also the available scheduling and cost estimating tools and concepts appropriate to any environment. This workshop will also discuss the possible project contracts and their terms and conditions in relation to planning and cost control.

Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

    • Use the WBS to develop a network diagram
    • Perform a realistic estimate of time and cost
    • Calculate schedules using PERT and critical path method
    • Identify, assign and tabulate resource requirements
    • Predict costs and work time using specific levels and estimate types
    • Develop a time phased project budget
    • Develop a strategy for outsourcing and select the right project contracts

Course Setup : The workshop consists of theory based on project management best practice described in the PMBOK fifth edition and very challenging practical exercises. The case study has been designed in such a way to participants can practice what has been taught in the previous lecture session.

Target Audience : Project Managers, Engineers, Cost/Scheduling Specialist, Team members involved in Engineering, Construction, Research Development, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Maintenance and Operations in Manufacturing, Power, Chemical, Oil, Healthcare and Service industry.

Professional Development Units : 21 PDU’s, 2.1 CEU’s

PMBOK Knowledge : Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Project Quality Management, Project Communications Management, Project Procurement Management.

Course Outline : The following topics will be addressed in this workshop:

    • Session 1: Getting started
      • Problems in planning and scheduling projects
      • CFS’s for planning and scheduling projects
      • Identifying needs and requirements
    • Session 2 : Make, buy or outsource
      • Outsourcing
      • Selection procedures for vendors
      • Writing a Request for Proposal
      • Project Procurement Management Processes
      • Type of contracts>
    • Session 3 : Estimating & Planning
      • Resource Allocation and Estimating
      • Cost estimating techniques
      • Time estimating techniques
      • Realistic and defensible Planning
      • Allocating resources
      • Calculating your reserve
      • Getting management approval
      • The baseline

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