Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques

Master project success with proven planning & scheduling techniques—CPM, PERT, Gantt charts & agile methods. Deliver on time, every time!
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 3 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
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Batch One
Monday, July 21, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Two
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Three
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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Single Attendee
$149.00 $249.00
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Single Attendee
$199.00 $332.00
6 month Access for Recorded
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Single Attendee
$249.00 $416.00
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About the Course:

This 3-hour course, “Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques,” equips project managers, team leaders, and professionals with essential skills and tools to plan, schedule, and manage projects effectively. Participants will learn how to define project scope, develop realistic timelines, allocate resources efficiently, and identify potential risks that could affect the project’s success. Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, this course empowers attendees to create robust project plans and schedules that keep projects on track and within budget.

Course Objectives:

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

  • Understand the fundamentals of project planning and its role in project success.
  • Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) to define project scope and deliverables.
  • Create project schedules using techniques like Gantt charts and network diagrams.
  • Apply the Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify key project activities.
  • Allocate resources effectively and manage dependencies.
  • Monitor project progress and adjust schedules proactively.
  • Use Excel or other tools to support project scheduling activities.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

  • Project managers and team leads are responsible for planning and executing projects.
  • Professionals involved in project scheduling, resource allocation, or risk management.
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs manage project-based work.
  • Students and early-career professionals interested in developing project planning skills.

Basic Knowledge:

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 3 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Project Planning

  • The importance of planning in project management
  • Overview of the project life cycle

Module 2: Defining Project Scope and Deliverables

  • Creating a project charter and statement of work
  • Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Module 3: Scheduling Techniques

  • Sequencing project activities
  • Introduction to Gantt charts and network diagrams

Module 4: Critical Path Method (CPM)

  • Calculating the critical path
  • Identifying early start, late start, and float

Module 5: Resource Allocation and Management

  • Assigning resources to project tasks
  • Managing resource constraints and levelling

Module 6: Monitoring and Controlling Schedules

  • Tracking progress against the plan
  • Managing changes and mitigating delays

Module 7: Tools and Applications

  • Using Excel or project management software for scheduling
  • Practical exercise: Building a simple project schedule

Module 8: Wrap-Up and Action Planning

  • Review of key concepts
  • Developing an action plan for applying techniques in real-life projects
  • Q&A and closing remarks