Planning and Scheduling for Projects
Course ID: 260914 0101 255ESH
Course Dates : 14/09/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
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From London, United Kingdom
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Introduction
Planning and Scheduling for Projects delivers practical, high-impact skills to create, manage and defend realistic project schedules. Participants will learn proven planning methodologies, scheduling techniques and control practices that align scope, resources and risk to deliver predictable outcomes. This course combines theory with hands-on, scenario-based applications to strengthen decision-making across the project lifecycle.
Objectives
1. Create a logic-driven Work Breakdown Structure and convert it into a linked project schedule.
2. Build and analyze CPM schedules to identify critical path, total and free float, and near-critical activities.
3. Apply resource loading, leveling and smoothing to resolve over-allocations and produce executable resource plans.
4. Baseline schedules, perform regular updates, run variance and trend analysis, and forecast completion dates.
5. Produce concise schedule reports and recovery plans and present schedule impacts to stakeholders and clients.
2. Build and analyze CPM schedules to identify critical path, total and free float, and near-critical activities.
3. Apply resource loading, leveling and smoothing to resolve over-allocations and produce executable resource plans.
4. Baseline schedules, perform regular updates, run variance and trend analysis, and forecast completion dates.
5. Produce concise schedule reports and recovery plans and present schedule impacts to stakeholders and clients.
Who Should Attend
1. Project Manager
2. Planning / Scheduling Engineer
3. Project Controls Analyst / Engineer
4. Construction Manager / Site Manager
5. PMO Lead / Program Manager
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1
Project Planning Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of planning and scheduling in project delivery
- Defining project objectives, constraints and success criteria
- Identifying key elements of an effective project plan
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Developing a structured project scope breakdown
- Defining work packages and deliverables
- Ensuring alignment between scope and schedule
Schedule Development Principles
- Understanding activity sequencing and dependencies
- Defining durations and logical relationships
- Building a foundation for a realistic project schedule
Day 2
Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Understanding CPM concepts and applications
- Identifying critical path activities
- Analysing float and schedule flexibility
Schedule Network Analysis
- Developing linked project networks
- Evaluating activity relationships
- Identifying potential schedule risks
Resource Planning
- Identifying project resource requirements
- Assigning resources to activities
- Developing executable resource plans
Day 3
Resource Management
- Applying resource loading techniques
- Resolving resource over-allocation issues
- Using resource leveling and smoothing methods
Schedule Baseline Management
- Establishing approved project baselines
- Monitoring schedule performance against plans
- Managing baseline changes
Schedule Updating and Progress Tracking
- Collecting progress information
- Updating project schedules
- Maintaining accurate schedule status
Day 4
Schedule Variance Analysis
- Measuring schedule performance
- Identifying delays and performance gaps
- Analysing trends and potential impacts
Forecasting Project Completion
- Predicting completion dates
- Evaluating schedule risks
- Developing corrective actions
Change and Recovery Planning
- Assessing schedule impacts of changes
- Developing recovery strategies
- Communicating schedule adjustments
Day 5
Schedule Reporting
- Preparing effective schedule reports
- Presenting progress information to stakeholders
- Highlighting key schedule issues
Stakeholder Communication
- Explaining schedule impacts clearly
- Supporting project decision-making
- Managing expectations through reporting
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing planning and scheduling tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
