PROJECT SCHEDULING
This is an intensive two-day workshop. It is designed for project managers and their staff as well as any other project personnel who need to understand the principles of scheduling and the use of schedules in the management of projects. This workshop provides practical, results-oriented demonstrations of the effective use of scheduling systems. At the conclusion of this workshop each student will better understand how his/her commercial project scheduling package: identifies the critical path; calculates float (slack); resource levels projects; and supports “what if” analyses. In addition to networks, the workshop addresses: Gantt/barcharts; the integration of the schedule, technical and cost baseline elements; potential solutions for resolving late completion forecasts; and schedule reporting and analysis. Students need to be prepared to “roll up their sleeves” since this is a fast-paced workshop that makes extensive use of case studies.
Introduction to Scheduling
• Key definitions
• Time Durations
• Why schedule?
• The planning and scheduling process
• CASE STUDY: Your schedule
Schedule Types
• Gantt/Bar charts
• Milestone/Event charts
• Networks
• Other scheduling techniques
• Standard symbologies
Schedule Development Process
• Defining the work using a work breakdown structure
• Planning and sequencing activities
• Time durations
• Integrating calendar and resources
