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Institute of Project Management

Smart Scheduling: Strategic Plans for On-Time Projects

via Institute of Project Management

Overview

A well-structured project schedule is the foundation of successful project execution. Without effective scheduling, even the most well-funded and well-planned projects can experience costly delays and inefficiencies. Poor scheduling can lead to resource bottlenecks, missed deadlines, and unforeseen risks that derail project success. This course provides an in-depth exploration of scheduling principles, ensuring participants gain the skills to create, manage, and optimise project timelines. Through real-world case studies like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Channel Tunnel, this course highlights the impact of scheduling failures and successes, demonstrating practical solutions to real project challenges.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to Project Scheduling 
  • Module 2: Planning and Defining Project Activities 
  • Module 3: Estimating Activity Durations 
  • Module 4: Critical Path & Schedule Development 
  • Module 5: Managing and Controlling the Schedule 
  • Module 6: Trends & Future of Scheduling in Project Management 

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