Project Planning and Scheduling Masterclass

Project and Program Management October 25, 2025
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Introduction

This advanced masterclass provides comprehensive training in sophisticated project planning and scheduling techniques for complex projects. Participants will learn advanced scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, resource optimization, and schedule risk assessment. The course covers both theoretical concepts and practical applications using industry-standard tools and techniques. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will develop the expertise to create robust, achievable project schedules that account for uncertainties and constraints while maximizing project success probability.

Objectives

  • Master advanced scheduling techniques and methodologies
  • Learn critical path method optimization
  • Develop resource loading and leveling skills
  • Understand schedule risk analysis and mitigation
  • Master schedule compression techniques
  • Learn earned value management integration
  • Develop baseline schedule management skills
  • Understand schedule reporting and communication

Target Audience

  • Senior Project Managers
  • Project Schedulers and Planners
  • Project Controls Specialists
  • Construction Managers
  • Engineering Project Leaders
  • Program Managers
  • PMO Directors and Staff
  • Project Management Consultants

Methodology

  • Hands-on Scheduling Software Exercises
  • Complex Case Study Analysis
  • Group Problem-solving Workshops
  • Individual Schedule Development Assignments
  • Monte Carlo Simulation Practice
  • Peer Review and Critical Analysis

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Improved scheduling and planning capabilities
  • Better risk assessment and management abilities
  • Increased professional credibility in project controls
  • Career advancement in project management
  • Practical skills for complex project environments

Organizational Impact

  • Improved project predictability and success rates
  • Better resource allocation and utilization
  • Reduced project delays and cost overruns
  • Enhanced decision-making through better scheduling
  • Improved stakeholder confidence
  • More accurate project forecasting

Course Outline

Unit 1: Advanced Scheduling Fundamentals

Scheduling Concepts
  • Work Breakdown Structure Development
  • Activity Definition and Sequencing
  • Duration Estimating Techniques
Network Diagramming
  • Precedence Diagramming Method
  • Relationship Types and Lags

Unit 2: Critical Path Analysis

CPM Calculations
  • Forward and Backward Pass
  • Float Calculation and Analysis
  • Critical Path Identification
Schedule Optimization
  • Schedule Compression Techniques
  • Fast Tracking and Crashing Analysis

Unit 3: Resource Management

Resource Planning
  • Resource Loading Techniques
  • Resource Leveling Methods
  • Constrained Resource Scheduling
Cost Integration
  • Cost Loading Schedules
  • Budget Distribution Methods

Unit 4: Schedule Risk Analysis

Risk Assessment
  • Schedule Uncertainty Analysis
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Probability Assessment
Contingency Planning
  • Time Contingency Development
  • Risk Response Integration

Unit 5: Performance Measurement

Earned Value Management
  • Schedule Performance Index
  • Earned Schedule Concepts
Reporting and Communication
  • Executive Schedule Reporting
  • Stakeholder Communication Strategies

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