Course Code: pmisp
Duration: 28 hours
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Overview:

The objective of the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage project schedules throughout their lifecycle. Participants will learn key concepts of project scheduling, including activity definition, sequencing, duration estimation, and schedule development. The course emphasizes the use of various tools and techniques for optimizing schedules, monitoring progress, and communicating with stakeholders. By the end of the course, attendees will be well-prepared to apply best practices in scheduling, enhance their project management capabilities, and successfully pursue the PMI-SP® certification.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to PMI-SP® Certification

  • Overview of PMI-SP®
    • Purpose and benefits of the certification
    • Eligibility requirements and exam structure
  • Key Concepts in Project Scheduling
    • Importance of effective scheduling in project management

2. Project Scheduling Fundamentals

  • Understanding Project Schedules
    • Types of schedules (master, baseline, detailed)
    • Schedule components (activities, milestones, dependencies)
  • Project Management Framework
    • Relationship to PMBOK® Guide
    • Role of the project schedule in project management processes

3. Defining Activities

  • Activity Identification
    • Techniques for identifying project activities
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and its role
  • Activity Attributes
    • Documenting activity details (duration, resources, constraints)

4. Sequencing Activities

  • Dependency Types
    • Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and Start-to-Finish
  • Creating a Network Diagram
    • Techniques for visualizing activity sequences
    • Critical Path Method (CPM) and its significance

5. Estimating Activity Durations

  • Estimation Techniques
    • Analogous, parametric, and three-point estimation
  • Factors Influencing Duration Estimates
    • Resource availability, skill levels, and external factors

6. Developing the Schedule

  • Using Scheduling Tools
    • Overview of popular scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
  • Creating the Schedule Model
    • Inputting activities, durations, and dependencies
  • Baseline Development
    • Importance of establishing a project baseline

7. Schedule Optimization Techniques

  • Critical Path Analysis
    • Identifying and managing the critical path
  • Resource Leveling
    • Techniques for optimizing resource allocation
  • Schedule Compression
    • Techniques for accelerating project schedules (crashing, fast-tracking)

8. Monitoring and Controlling the Schedule

  • Progress Tracking
    • Techniques for monitoring schedule performance (earned value analysis)
  • Schedule Updates
    • Procedures for updating and maintaining the schedule
  • Identifying Variances
    • Techniques for analyzing schedule variances and implementing corrective actions

9. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Reporting on Schedule Status
    • Effective methods for communicating schedule updates to stakeholders
  • Managing Stakeholder Expectations
    • Techniques for aligning stakeholder expectations with project timelines

10. Exam Preparation and Strategies

  • Review of Key Concepts
    • Recap important topics covered in the training
  • Practice Questions and Mock Exam
    • Providing sample questions and scenarios similar to the PMI-SP® exam