A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Best Practices for Construction Project Scheduling
How to avoid chaos and complete your projects on time
Course Overview
Are you tired of constantly being behind schedule on your construction projects? Do you struggle to keep up with the demands of construction project scheduling? Look no further! This five-day training course on "Best Practices for Construction Project Scheduling" is here to help.
Our comprehensive training course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently and effectively manage your construction project schedules. Our expert instructor will guide you through the critical path method (CPM) scheduling technique, as well as other scheduling methods, to ensure that you understand how to create a realistic project schedule from the outset. Throughout the course, you will also learn how to monitor and control your project schedule, identify and mitigate project risks, optimize your resource allocation, and much more.
This training course will highlight:
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of project scheduling methods
- Learning how to create a realistic and achievable project schedule
- Understanding how to monitor and control your project schedule for optimal results
- Optimizing resource allocation and management for improved efficiency
- Learning how to mitigate project risks and develop a contingency plan
Training Objectives
The training course is designed for those who are looking to improve their skills and knowledge in project scheduling, from creating a realistic project schedule to effectively monitoring and controlling it. The program is also suitable for those who are looking to learn about resource optimization and risk management in construction project scheduling.
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
- Understand project scheduling methods
- Develop scheduling skills
- Identify and manage risks
- Monitor and control the project schedule
- Enhance communication skills
Who should Attend?
This training course is targeted towards professionals in the construction industry who are involved in project management, scheduling, and coordination. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this seminar is perfect for anyone looking to improve their construction project scheduling skills.
This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- project managers
- construction managers
- site supervisors
- project engineers, and architects
- project owners
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Project Scheduling
- Overview of project scheduling in construction
- Understanding the importance of project scheduling
- Types of project scheduling methods
- Overview of (CPM) and its applications in construction project scheduling
- Hands-on practice on CPM scheduling technique
DAY 2: Creating a Project Schedule
- Defining project scope, deliverables and milestones
- Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS) and assigning activities to it
- Estimating activity duration's and resources required
- Sequencing activities and creating a network diagram
- Hands-on practice on creating a project schedule
DAY 3: Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule
- Importance of monitoring and controlling project schedule
- Identifying and analyzing schedule variances
- Techniques for schedule compression and schedule recovery
- Developing a schedule performance index (SPI)
- Hands-on practice on monitoring and controlling project schedule
- Project Reporting
DAY 4: Resource Optimization in Project Scheduling
- Understanding resource optimization in construction projects
- Identifying resource constraints and optimizing resource allocation
- Resource leveling and resource smoothing techniques
- Hands-on practice on resource optimization in project scheduling
- Conflict resolution and negotiations for dealing with project delays
DAY 5: Risk Management in Project Scheduling
- Overview of risk management in construction project scheduling
- Identifying project risks and developing risk mitigation strategies
- Understanding the impact of risk on project schedule
- Developing a contingency plan for managing project risks
- Lean Project Management
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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