Professional Certificate Course in Project Scheduling Tools and Techniques

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

2 months (Standard mode)

1 month (Fast-track mode)

Online

In order to apply you should have either:

The program operates on an open enrollment basis, and there are no specific entry requirements. Individuals with a genuine interest in the subject matter are welcome to participate.

1. Introduction to Project Scheduling:

   • Overview of project scheduling and its importance in project management
   • Introduction to key concepts, terminology, and objectives of project scheduling

2. Project Planning and Scope Management:

   • Defining project scope and identifying project deliverables
   • Techniques for breaking down project activities and creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

3. Critical Path Method (CPM):

   • Understanding the concept of critical path in project scheduling
   • Identifying critical tasks and calculating project duration using forward and backward pass

4. Gantt Charts and Bar Charts:

   • Creating Gantt charts to visualize project schedules and task dependencies
   • Tracking progress and managing project timelines using bar charts

5. Network Diagrams and Dependency Analysis:

   • Constructing network diagrams to depict task dependencies and sequencing
   • Performing dependency analysis and identifying critical paths in network diagrams

6. Resource Allocation and Leveling:

   • Techniques for allocating and managing project resources effectively
   • Resource leveling to optimize resource utilization and resolve resource conflicts

7. Schedule Compression Techniques:

   • Strategies for compressing project schedules and reducing project duration
   • Fast-tracking and crashing techniques for schedule compression

8. Schedule Monitoring and Control:

   • Establishing a baseline schedule and tracking project progress
   • Techniques for managing schedule changes, evaluating delays, and implementing corrective actions

9. Software Tools for Project Scheduling:

   • Introduction to popular project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera
   • Utilizing software features for creating, updating, and analyzing project schedules

10. Advanced Scheduling Techniques:

    • Exploring advanced techniques like resource-constrained scheduling and agile scheduling
    • Incorporating risk management and contingency planning into project schedules

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - £140

2 months (Standard mode) - £90

Please find below available fee payment plans:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - Fee £140

• This program is not intended to replace or serve as an equivalent to obtaining a formal degree or diploma. It should be noted that this course is not accredited by a recognised awarding body or regulated by an authorised institution/ body.