Project managers and team leads are often expected to predict project durations with precision, yet no single formula guarantees accuracy. This planning and scheduling training course provides the essential tools and techniques needed to create realistic schedules, manage risks, and keep projects on track.

Learners will explore how to define and create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), identify task relationships, and estimate durations effectively. In addition, the course covers network diagrams, critical path analysis, and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). Participants will also learn how to plan for risks, allocate resources, and develop communication strategies that keep stakeholders informed.

By the end of this planning and scheduling training, participants will know how to build schedules that are flexible, transparent, and aligned with project goals.

Why Planning and Scheduling Training Matters

Accurate scheduling is one of the most challenging aspects of project management. However, with the right methods, managers can reduce uncertainty, improve resource allocation, and deliver projects more efficiently. Moreover, this course equips learners with practical techniques to monitor progress, update schedules, and respond to risks proactively.

What You’ll Learn

• Define and create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Identify and understand task relationships
• Estimate task durations and determine project duration
• Construct a network diagram
• Calculate the critical path of a project
• Use the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) to create estimates
• Plan for risks and uncertainties
• Create a communication plan
• Allocate project resources effectively
• Update and monitor the project schedule

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Build accurate and realistic project schedules
• Apply WBS, PERT, and critical path methods to project planning
• Manage risks and resource allocation effectively
• Communicate schedules clearly to stakeholders
• Monitor and update schedules to ensure project success

Who Should Take This Course

• Project managers and team leads
• Operations and resource managers
• Business analysts and planners
• Anyone responsible for project delivery and scheduling