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Planning - Introduction

Foundation Course

pictureThis one day course is intended to provide all the basic knowledge of the various styles of time management and an understanding of the terminology. The hands on exercises underline the importance of thoroughness and detail. Logic is absolute in these early stages and critical path analysis is shown to be a rigorous but very dependable methodology.

There are many individual and group exercises so you can practice the skills you learn

This is an important course for those involved in the management of time on projects.

The Objective

We will cover the common scheduling techniques in order to provide an up to the minute view of current best practice. We will provide you with the information you need to confidently produce schedules for your projects and to recognise the value of thoughtful and well structured plans.

Topics covered

Will include the following:

  • Activities
  • Logic
  • Leads and Lags
  • The Rules
  • Special activities
  • Total and Free Float
  • Calandars
  • Forward and Backward Pass
  • The Critical Path
  • Work Break Down Structures
  • Baselines
  • Progress
  • Reports

We will provide you with an Attendance Certificate on completion of the course.