The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program titled “Scheduling Professional According to PMI Standards”, designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in project planning and scheduling, aligned with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The program focuses on enabling trainees to build accurate and realistic schedules, analyze schedule performance effectively, and balance time, resources, and project outcomes. Participants will develop the ability to manage scheduling in complex, multi-stakeholder environments using advanced tools and techniques that support informed decision-making at all project stages.

This training pathway provides a comprehensive knowledge framework that prepares participants to pursue PMI-SP certification, opening up extensive professional opportunities for scheduling experts aiming to excel in their careers.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers working in construction, engineering, and IT sectors.

• Scheduling engineers and analysts seeking to enhance their professional expertise.

• Program and portfolio management professionals aiming to specialize in project scheduling.

• Individuals aspiring to achieve PMI-SP certification as an internationally recognized professional qualification.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Design precise schedules that meet project requirements and challenges.

• Apply advanced tools and methodologies to analyze project schedules.

• Understand the role of a scheduling professional within project management and cross-functional integration.

• Implement global best practices in time management and improve project schedule performance.

• Prepare confidently and competently for the PMI-SP exam.

• Introduction to Scheduling

  • Concept of scheduling and its role in project success.

  • Difference between planning and time scheduling.

  • Schedule development stages within the project lifecycle.

• Components of the Schedule

  • Identifying activities and sequencing them logically.

  • Milestones and organizational constraints.

  • Task dependencies and their impact.

• Fundamentals of PMI-SP Certification

  • Role of the scheduling professional in projects.

  • Scope and importance of PMI-SP certification.

  • Knowledge areas covered by the certification.

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Analysis

  • Building WBS as a core scheduling tool.

  • Converting WBS deliverables into measurable activities.

  • Organizing task and activity relationships.

• Logical Relationships Between Activities

  • The four types of schedule relationships.

  • Analyzing time dependencies and their impact.

  • Managing inter-task links to minimize conflicts.

• Time Resource Allocation

  • Classification of project resources.

  • Assigning resources to different activities.

  • Resolving resource overlaps and leveling.

• Duration Estimation Techniques

  • Traditional and expert-based activity estimation.

  • Three-point estimation using PERT.

  • Utilizing historical data for estimation.

• Critical Path Analysis

  • Identifying the critical path and schedule risk.

  • Calculating float and reserve time.

  • Assessing the impact of delays on overall project duration.

• Schedule Performance Indicators

  • Measuring progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).

  • Analyzing deviations from the plan.

  • Key performance indicators for decision-making.

• Specialized Scheduling Software

  • Comparison of leading scheduling tools.

  • Effective use of Primavera and MS Project.

  • Creating schedules with advanced software.

• Schedule Compression Techniques

  • Techniques to accelerate the schedule and reduce duration.

  • Applying Crashing and Fast Tracking.

  • Managing impacts of schedule compression.

• Creating Executable Schedules

  • Characteristics of practical and realistic schedules.

  • Reviewing schedules with stakeholders.

  • Approving schedules as an official execution reference.

• Integration of Scheduling with Project Functions

  • Links between scheduling, cost, and quality management.

  • Connecting scheduling with risk management.

  • Adapting the schedule to changes and corrective actions.

• Time Performance Reporting

  • Designing effective schedule performance reports.

  • Using charts to illustrate progress.

  • Presenting analyses to management and stakeholders.

• Managing Schedule Variances

  • Early identification of schedule deviations.

  • Analyzing causes and implementing corrective actions.

  • Resetting schedules to return to baseline.

• Schedule Management Planning

  • Components of a schedule management plan.

  • Defining scheduling standards and procedures.

  • Formal approval of the schedule plan.

• Monitoring and Updating the Schedule

  • Regular tracking of schedule progress.

  • Recording actual data and comparing with planned values.

  • Updating the schedule to ensure accurate execution.

• Schedule Change Management

  • Receiving and documenting change requests.

  • Analyzing time impact of changes.

  • Revising the baseline schedule and obtaining approval.

• Professional Skills for Scheduling Specialists

  • Core responsibilities of a scheduling professional.

  • Coordination with cross-functional project teams.

  • Providing scheduling support for decision-making.

• Ethics and Professional Standards

  • Professional conduct principles for schedulers.

  • Adherence to PMI standards.

  • Maintaining integrity and transparency.

• Post-Project Schedule Analysis

  • Reviewing project schedule performance.

  • Extracting lessons learned in scheduling.

  • Comparing results to the original plan.

• Improving Future Scheduling Practices

  • Enhancing processes based on experience.

  • Preparing reference models for future schedules.

  • Applying continuous improvement in upcoming projects.

• PMI-SP Exam Preparation

  • Distribution of knowledge areas in the exam.

  • Study and review strategies.

  • Reviewing official study resources.