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Effective Planning And Scheduling
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Trainers working with project managers and team leaders know how challenging it can be to accurately determine the duration of a project, yet that’s exactly what’s expected on a regular basis! This training course won’t disclose the secret of creating an accurate schedule, because there isn’t one. However, it will provide the factors and fundamental elements that people need to consider and address when creating any type of schedule.
Participants should complete the Intermediate Project Management workshop prior to this course, or have equivalent knowledge, in order to capitalize on the best learning experience possible.
Confidently teach the essential skills of: estimation and breaking down work; task dependencies; resource scheduling; uncertainty and risk management; communication essentials; creating viable schedules; and more.
Effective Planning and Scheduling competencies are essential in so many aspects of work, and we give you all the tools to teach these skills well. It’s also easy to buy them: Click, purchase courseware, and download instantly! You can customize these training materials to reflect your brand, the experience and needs of your participants, and have unlimited material printing and training license.
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Projects and Schedules
Session Three: The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
What is a Work Breakdown Structure?
The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure Formats
Work Breakdown Structure Numbering
Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary
Work Breakdown Structure Exercise
Session Four: Estimating Activity Durations
Session Five: Camping Case Study
Session Six: Identifying Task Dependencies
About Task Dependencies
Task Dependency Types
Case Study: Trip to New York
Task Relationships Exercise
Session Seven: Aligning Resources with Activities
Definitions
Stages of Resource Scheduling
Case Study: Planning an Outdoor Concert
Session Eight: Project Planning
Network Diagrams
Critical Path Method
Critical Path Exercise
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
About Gantt Charts
Gantt Chart Exercise
Session Nine: Scheduling Software
Session Ten: Uncertainty and Risk Management
About Risk Management
Risk Management Planning
Pre-Assignment Review
Session Eleven: Communication Strategies
About Communication
Team Members
Communication Exercise
Session Twelve: Creating a Viable Schedule
Creating a Schedule
Common Scheduling Problems
Session Thirteen: Updating and Monitoring the Schedule
Schedule Updates
Case Study
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan
Trainers working with project managers and team leaders know how challenging it can be to accurately determine the duration of a project, yet that’s exactly what’s expected on a regular basis! This training course won’t disclose the secret of creating an accurate schedule, because there isn’t one. However, it will provide the factors and fundamental elements that people need to consider and address when creating any type of schedule.
Participants should complete the Intermediate Project Management workshop prior to this course, or have equivalent knowledge, in order to capitalize on the best learning experience possible.
Confidently teach the essential skills of: estimation and breaking down work; task dependencies; resource scheduling; uncertainty and risk management; communication essentials; creating viable schedules; and more.
Effective Planning and Scheduling competencies are essential in so many aspects of work, and we give you all the tools to teach these skills well. It’s also easy to buy them: Click, purchase courseware, and download instantly! You can customize these training materials to reflect your brand, the experience and needs of your participants, and have unlimited material printing and training license.
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Projects and Schedules
Session Three: The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
What is a Work Breakdown Structure?
The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure Formats
Work Breakdown Structure Numbering
Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary
Work Breakdown Structure Exercise
Session Four: Estimating Activity Durations
Session Five: Camping Case Study
Session Six: Identifying Task Dependencies
About Task Dependencies
Task Dependency Types
Case Study: Trip to New York
Task Relationships Exercise
Session Seven: Aligning Resources with Activities
Definitions
Stages of Resource Scheduling
Case Study: Planning an Outdoor Concert
Session Eight: Project Planning
Network Diagrams
Critical Path Method
Critical Path Exercise
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
About Gantt Charts
Gantt Chart Exercise
Session Nine: Scheduling Software
Session Ten: Uncertainty and Risk Management
About Risk Management
Risk Management Planning
Pre-Assignment Review
Session Eleven: Communication Strategies
About Communication
Team Members
Communication Exercise
Session Twelve: Creating a Viable Schedule
Creating a Schedule
Common Scheduling Problems
Session Thirteen: Updating and Monitoring the Schedule
Schedule Updates
Case Study
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan
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Fully Customizable
Make any changes you like including easily taking our branding off and replacing it with yours.
Unlimited Users
Train as many participants at your location as you like - forever!
Unlimited Printing Rights
Print-on-demand only what you need for as many participants with no limits.
No Annual Renewal Fees
One-off pricing. Never pay again to use the materials.
