Scheduling

Project Planning Foundation

Unlock the Fundamentals of Project Planning

Are you new to project planning or looking to solidify your understanding of the basics? Our Project Planning Foundation Course is the perfect starting point for individuals and organizations eager to master the essentials of scheduling. Whether you’re using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, this course is designed to equip you with the foundational skills you need to plan, monitor, and control projects effectively.

What You’ll Learn

In this comprehensive introductory course, we take you through the core principles of project planning, monitoring, and control. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques that are critical for successful project management, setting you up for more advanced training in the future. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

1. Introduction to Scheduling
   Discover the importance of scheduling in project management. Learn how to create a project timeline that aligns with your goals and resources. We’ll cover the basics of setting up a project schedule, from defining the scope to assigning resources and tracking progress.

2. Tasks and Milestones
   Understand the building blocks of any project plan—tasks and milestones. Learn how to break down your project into manageable tasks and how to identify key milestones that mark significant progress points. This module will show you how to create a detailed task list that keeps your project on track.

3. Predecessors and Successors
   Master the art of linking tasks together to reflect the true dependencies in your project. You’ll learn how to set up predecessors and successors, ensuring that your project schedule accurately reflects the logical order of tasks and avoids potential delays.

4. Auto and Manual Scheduling
   Get to grips with the differences between auto and manual scheduling modes. We’ll guide you on when to use each mode and how to make the most of the flexibility they offer. This will help you adapt your project plans to changing circumstances while maintaining control over key dates and deadlines.

5. Summary Tasks
   Learn how to organize your project plan by grouping related tasks under summary tasks. This module will teach you how to use summary tasks to create a clear, hierarchical structure that makes your project plan easy to understand and manage.

6. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
   Delve into the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), a crucial tool for project planning. We’ll show you how to break down your project into smaller, more manageable components, helping you to allocate resources and track progress more effectively.

7. Practical Workshop
   Apply everything you’ve learned in our hands-on practical workshop. You’ll work through real-world scenarios using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, gaining the confidence to apply your new skills in your own projects. This workshop is designed to reinforce your learning and provide you with practical experience in creating and managing a project schedule.

Project Controls Module: Master the Art of Plan Control

Effective project planning goes beyond creating a schedule—it’s about ensuring that your project stays on track and within scope throughout its lifecycle. Our Project Controls Module within the Project Planning Foundation Course is designed to teach you the essential skills needed to monitor and control your project plan using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.

What You’ll Learn

In this module, you’ll explore the techniques and tools necessary to maintain control over your project, from setting a baseline to comparing actual progress against planned objectives. Here’s what’s covered:

1. Introduction to Plan Control
   Learn the fundamentals of project control and why it’s crucial for project success. This module will introduce you to the key concepts and techniques used to monitor and control a project’s progress, ensuring that it stays aligned with your original plan.

2. Setting a Baseline
   Understand the importance of establishing a project baseline, which serves as the reference point against which all project performance is measured. You’ll learn how to set a baseline in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, enabling you to track progress and manage changes effectively.

3. Actual Versus Baseline
   Discover how to compare your project’s actual progress against the baseline. This module will teach you how to identify deviations from the plan, analyze their impact, and take corrective actions. You’ll learn how to use the powerful reporting tools in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to keep your project on track.

4. Practical Workshop
   Put your new project control skills to the test in a practical workshop. You’ll work through real-world scenarios, using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to set baselines, update progress, and analyze variances. This hands-on experience will ensure you’re ready to apply these skills in your own projects.

Why Project Controls Matter

Controlling a project is as important as planning it. Without effective control measures, even the best-laid plans can go off track. By mastering project controls, you’ll be able to identify potential issues before they become major problems, ensuring that your projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Our Project Controls Module will give you the knowledge and tools you need to maintain control over your project’s trajectory and achieve successful outcomes.

Enroll in the Complete Foundation Course

The Project Planning Foundation Course, including the Project Controls Module, is your comprehensive guide to mastering the fundamentals of project management. Whether you’re an individual looking to enhance your career or an organization aiming to upskill your team, this course provides the knowledge and practical experience necessary to succeed in today’s fast-paced project environments.

Enroll today and start building the skills that will set you apart as a proficient and confident project manager.