Foundation Programme in Project Planning & Scheduling

Course Introduction

Delivered over five days, this foundation-level programme on Project Planning & Scheduling combines concise technical input with hands-on application. It is built around capital projects and programme portfolios, so examples, exercises and discussion stay relevant to participants' daily work.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Project Planning & Scheduling that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Project Planning & Scheduling to realistic scenarios drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Project Planning & Scheduling
• 04Communicate Project Planning & Scheduling decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Project Planning & Scheduling in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Project Planning & Scheduling, with examples from capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Project Planning & Scheduling.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Project Planning & Scheduling techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Project Planning & Scheduling.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Project Planning & Scheduling.

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