Project Planning and Scheduling
A reliable schedule is the backbone of project control and stakeholder confidence. This course covers how to break down work, estimate effort, and build schedules using proven techniques and common scheduling tools.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Breaking work down into a manageable work breakdown structure
- 02Estimating durations and resource requirements for each task
- 03Building schedules using network and precedence techniques
- 04Identifying the critical path and total float
- 05Levelling resources across a constrained schedule
- 06Keeping the schedule current and credible as work progresses
- 07Using scheduling tools to model dependencies
What you will gain
- Break work into a manageable structure
- Estimate durations and resources
- Build schedules using network techniques
- Identify the critical path
- Level resources across the schedule
- Keep schedules current as work progresses
Who should attend
- Project managers and planners
- Project schedulers
- PMO staff
- Project coordinators
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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