Planning and Scheduling Courses

Unit 1

Introduction to Work Breakdown Structure 

The unit 1 covers the following topics:

• About the Work Breakdown Structure
• The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
• Types of Work Breakdown Structure Diagrams
• Work Breakdown Structure Formats
• Work Breakdown Structure Numbering
• Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary

Unit 2

Estimation Process and Aligning Resources for a Project 

The unit 2 covers the following topics:

• Estimating Tips and Techniques
• Tips for Increasing Estimation Accuracy
• Identifying Task Dependencies
• Task Dependency Types
• Aligning Resources with Activities
• Resource Breakdown Structure
• Creating the Resource Breakdown Structure
• Stages of Resource Scheduling
• Resource Turnover

Unit 3

Effective Project Planning

The unit 3 covers the following topics:

• Types of Network Diagrams
• Critical Path Method
• Creating a Network Diagram
• PERT vs. CPM
• Scheduling Software

Unit 4

Project Risk Management and Communication Plans

The unit 4 covers the following topics:

• Uncertainty and Risk Management
• Risk Management Planning
• Monitoring and Controlling Risk
• Communication Strategies
• Tips for Successful Communication
• Creating a Viable Schedule
• Updating and Monitoring the Schedule

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

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