PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)^®

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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