Project Scheduling Fundamentals

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Course Description

Project Scheduling Fundamentals is our popular introductory project management class. No pontification here: just key concepts, basic terminology, and essential ideas for planning and scheduling your projects. And, excellent preparation for using software scheduling tools!

Project Scheduling Fundamentals will introduce you to the basics of project management and scheduling. It puts the power of project management tools and concepts in your hands so that you can experience immediate results in working with your projects.

Objectives

On completion of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how a project evolves. You will write a clear Project Definition and learn how to control the scope of your project. You will organize the tasks of your project into a Work Breakdown Structure and then create a model of your project using the Gantt chart. You will understand the intricacies of applying resources to your project as well as how to establish a baseline plan. This course will help you meet your project deadlines and much more.

Duration

Estimated duration: 3-4 hours

Main Topics

• Basic Project Management Theory
• Best Practices for Project Scheduling
• How to Make Better Use of Project Management Software

Originally developed for Sun Microsystems, Project Scheduling Fundamentals uses voice narration and animation to introduce you to the basics of project management and scheduling. Project Scheduling Fundamentals puts the power of project management tools and concepts in your hands so that you can experience immediate results in working with your projects.

You Will Learn How To

• Write a clear Project Definition
• Control the Scope of your project
• Evaluate Trade-offs between time, scope, and budget
• Use a Gantt Chart to model the project
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure
• Estimate Task Durations
• Understand Critical Path analysis
• Analyze Resource Loading
• Set Baselines and Manage Variance
• Define Update & Reporting Procedures
• Meet your Deadlines
• And much, much more!

Target Audience

Many people take Project Scheduling Fundamentals in preparation for using project scheduling software. After completing this class most students find themselves fully prepared to move forward with learning the software tools-rather than struggling with both the project scheduling concepts and the software tools at the same time.

Registration Information

Individual user registrations for Project Scheduling Fundamentals are $225 for a 90-day license key. Substantial discounts are available for volume purchases and site licenses. To register, or for more information, click here or call us at 613-592-5050 or 1-877-SOMOS-PM.