Project Planning & Scheduling: Practical Workshop

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this workshop-based course takes Project Planning & Scheduling out of the textbook and into the reality of capital projects and programme portfolios. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

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

• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

This is a hands-on workshop: short briefings followed by extended exercises, simulations and group activities, with most time spent applying rather than listening. 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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