Masterclass & Best Practices in Project Planning & Scheduling

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in capital projects and programme portfolios apply Project Planning & Scheduling consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Project Planning & Scheduling in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Project Planning & Scheduling for the constraints of capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Project Planning & Scheduling
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: Best suited to experienced practitioners and team leaders.

Training Methodology

Run as a senior-practitioner masterclass, the programme centres on expert-led discussion, peer exchange and deep analysis of complex situations. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Project Planning & Scheduling

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Project Planning & Scheduling in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Project Planning & Scheduling.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Project Planning & Scheduling, built around realistic situations in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Project Planning & Scheduling.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Project Planning & Scheduling.

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