Scheduling Practitioner Course
Scheduling Practitioner Course
Harness your Scheduling Professional skills with the artfully crafted Core Scheduling Practitioner course.
Earn PDUs
Earn 23 PMI-PDUS at the completion of your course
Earn a Certificate
Earn a Certificate from industry leaders in Project Management
Pace your self
Study on demand at your own pace with 100% online training
Who Is This Course For
The Scheduling Practitioner Course is meticulously designed for project managers, schedulers, and any professional involved in project planning and execution across various industries, particularly those in the construction sector. It’s ideal for individuals looking to enhance their scheduling proficiency, from beginners seeking to establish a solid foundation in scheduling principles to seasoned professionals aiming to refine their skills with advanced techniques.
Whether you’re aspiring to achieve excellence in project management, aiming to earn PDUs for your professional development, or seeking to earn a recognized certificate from industry leaders, this course offers valuable insights and practical skills that can be applied to real-world projects. It’s also perfect for those who prefer the flexibility of online learning to pace their study according to their schedule.
What you will learn
Core Principles and Concepts
In this foundational module, learners will grasp the essentials of schedule planning, transforming project scheduling into a precise navigation system for project execution. The lessons will cover communication as the cornerstone of effective scheduling, the strategy to turn your project into a GPS system for clear direction and progress tracking, and the methodologies to select the optimal scheduling approach tailored to your project’s needs. By the end of this module, participants will understand the fundamental principles and concepts that are critical to establishing a solid foundation for any project schedule.
Core Schedule Management
This module delves into the heart of schedule management, offering insights into scheduling essentials, the intricacies of calendars and scheduling in MS Project, and the creation and management of master schedules. Through practical lessons and real-world best practices, learners will navigate common challenges and learn to apply effective strategies in Microsoft Project to ensure robust schedule management. This module equips you with the knowledge to maintain control over your project schedules, ensuring they are realistic, achievable, and aligned with Project Goals.
Core Schedule Creation
Focusing on the creation aspect of scheduling, this module covers everything from task planning using MS Project to a deep dive into task types and sequencing strategies. Learners will gain competency in scheduling essentials, understand the nuances of task planning, and explore advanced concepts like effort-driven scheduling and sequencing strategies. By mastering these core creation techniques, participants will be able to build comprehensive, effective project schedules that facilitate successful project delivery.
Core Schedule Maintenance
In the Core Schedule Maintenance module, you’ll explore proactive scheduling techniques, understand dependencies, leads, and lags, and delve into the management of actual hours in Project Pro/Project Online. Additionally, this module offers diverse strategies for tracking project progress with MS Project. The lessons are designed to equip you with the skills needed to maintain and update your project schedules accurately, ensuring they reflect the current project status and are adjusted for any changes or challenges that arise.
Core Schedule Analysis
This module is dedicated to enhancing your skills as a scheduling analyst. You’ll learn how to conduct a thorough schedule health assessment, use custom fields and graphical indicators to analyze schedule quality, and navigate through what-if scenarios. The lessons provide advanced approaches to scheduling with MS Project, enabling learners to assess and improve the health and quality of their project schedules through effective analysis techniques and tools.
Core Communication & Reporting
The final module emphasizes the importance of communication and reporting in project management. Learners will discover how to use graphical indicators and Gantt chart views for executive-level reporting, custom reporting with Excel, and the essentials of reporting in MS Project 2013/2010. This module teaches you to craft insightful, impactful reports that communicate project status and progress clearly and effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.