On this accelerated PMI-SP® certification course, you’ll learn how to create efficient and rigorous time-scheduling for your projects and plans. Schedules are a fundamental element of project management.
Your PMI-SP course focuses on improving your project management skills, helping you and your team to achieve project completion success faster. Plus, this course is 40% faster than traditional training.
You'll experience accelerated learning on exciting modules including:
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- An introduction and overview of scheduling
- Risk management
- Quality assurance
- The schedule development process
Achieving PMI-SP certification will demonstrate the skills and knowledge you possess you drive improved management of project schedules.
This PMI-SP course is suitable for those advanced in the field of project management, looking to improve their project scheduling skills.
PMI-SP and Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) are a registered mark of the
Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Six reasons why you should sit your PMI-SP course with Firebrand Training
- You'll be PMI-SP trained in just 3 days.
- Our PMI-SP course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
- You’ll learn more PMI-SP. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn PMI-SP faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying PMI-SP with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 74,624 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
- You'll do more than study PMI-SP courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging
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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
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Course Introduction
Orientation and housekeeping
- What is project scheduling?
- Why is project scheduling important?
- The purpose and applicability of scheduling
Schedule Strategy
Module 1
- Establishing a project schedule
- Configuration management policies & procedures
- Incorporating best practices
- Regulations and governing standards
- Organisational policies and procedures
Module 2
- Developing a scheduling approach
- Considering enterprise environmental factors
Module 3
- Establishing scheduling policies and procedures
- Selecting a scheduling tool and performance
- Implementing Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Analysis techniques
- Requirements for gaining approval
Module 4
- Developing scheduling components including scope, cost and quality)
- Requirements for contracts (including regulations)
- Integrating scheduling activities with the overall project management process
Module 5
- Objectives and goals for project scheduling
- The role of the scheduler
- Scheduling procedures for members of the project
Schedule Planning and Development
Module 6
- Developing work breakdown structures, (WBS)
organisation breakdown structures (OBS), control
accounts (CA) and work packages
- Engaging and communicating with stakeholders
Module 7
- Defining activities and milestones
- Involving subject matter experts
- Applying scheduling policies and procedures
- Identifying and documenting work performed
Module 8
- Scheduling techniques (including three-point estimate, parametric and analogous)
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Module 9
- Sequencing activities
- Incorporating internal, external and cross dependencies
Module 10
- Identifying critical and near-critical path(s) Techniques including Critical Path Method, Critical Chain, PERT and Monte Carlo simulations)
Module 11
- Developing the resource breakdown structure (RBS)
- Determining resource availability
- Assigning resources
- Adjusting schedule models within resource and budget constraints
Module 12
- Aligning the schedule with overall program plan(s)
Module 13
- Comparing major milestones with Statements of Work (SoW)
- Assessing whether the schedule model shall meet required deadlines
Module 14
- Performing a schedule risk analysis
Module 15
- Achieving consensus to create a performance measurement baseline (PMB)
Schedule Monitoring and Control
Module 16
- Collecting activity status via various methods
- Reviewing project progress
Module 17
- Identifying and understanding resourcing (e.g. with meetings, timesheets and inspections)
Module 18
- Performing a schedule analysis and audit
- Using industry guidelines and best practices
Module 19
- Identifying alternative project execution options
- Analyses What-if scenarios
- Optimising the schedule
Module 20
- Incorporating risk mitigation activities
- Using change control processes
- Establishing new PMBs
Module 21
- Updating the schedule model
- Documenting baseline changes
- Maintaining an accurate schedule
- Facilitating a forensic schedule analysis
Schedule Closeout
Module 22
- Obtaining final acceptance
- Working with sponsors and customers
Module 23
- Evaluating final performance against baseline
- Evaluating the scheduling approach and implementation
- Identifying lessons learned and best practices
- Updating organisational process assets
- Documentation requirements
Module 24
- Distributing final schedule reports
- EVM calculations and variance analysis
Module 25
- Archiving schedule files
- Preparing for a potential forensic analysis
Stakeholder communications management
Module 26
- Developing and fostering relationships
- Following a communications management plans
- Enhancing support for the project schedule
Module 27
- Creating and maintaining the schedule’s visibility
- Gaining stakeholder support and awareness
Module 28
- Providing senior management with updates
- Articulating the impact of corrective actions
- Maintaining stakeholder awareness
Module 29
- Communicating scheduling issues
- Tailoring communications to the audience
Exam preparation
- Course recap
- Sample exam
- Sample exam review
- Trainer feedback
- How to apply with PMI for your exam
- Final preparation tips
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This accelerated course will prepare you to sit your PMI-SP® exam; the exam is not included.
- The certification exam comprises of 170 multiple-choice questions. You have 3.5 hours to complete it.
- To maintain your PMI-SP credential, you are required to earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) every three years on the specialised topic of project scheduling.
Please note: Your exam fee is not included in the course price. The exam must be requested and paid directly to PMI. This should be done at least 21 days before the course starts.
PMI-SP is a registered mark of the
Project Management Institute, Inc.
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Officially accredited course material.
Exam voucher available (Please note this will be at Prometric Approved Centre + advance registration is required)
Please note: Your exam fee is not included in the course price. The exam must be requested and paid directly to PMI. This should be done at least 21 days before the course starts.
PMI-SP is a registered mark of the
Project Management Institute, Inc.
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
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- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers **
- On site testing ***
- Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
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- Examination Passing Policy
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- ** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review. Exam vouchers may also not be included for Apprentices and will require a separate purchase by an employer due to Education and Skills Funding Agency guidelines.
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- **** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar
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To be eligible to take the PMI-SP® exam and achieve the PMI-SP certification, PMI require that you must meet certain educational and professional requirements:
- Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent)
- 5,000 hours of project scheduling experience
- 40 hours of project scheduling education
or
- Four-year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent)
- 3,500 hours of project scheduling experience
- 30 hours of project scheduling education
PMI-SP is a registered mark of the
Project Management Institute, Inc.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.
Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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