Project Scheduling and Control
Course ID: 261012 0101 293ESH
Course Dates : 12/10/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Change & Transformation Management Operational Excellence Professional Practice & Standards Project & Programme Management 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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Introduction
Project schedules drive decisions about resources, costs and delivery dates. This five-day course teaches practical methods for building, testing and controlling schedules. You will apply critical path analysis, risk-based forecasting, resource levelling and change control to realistic project scenarios. The focus is on reducing delay, improving forecasts and supporting clear decision-making.
Objectives
Build accurate project schedules using critical path method and resource levelling.
Measure and forecast progress with earned value metrics and schedule performance indices.
Identify, quantify and mitigate schedule risks using qualitative and probabilistic techniques.
Control schedule changes through baselines, variance analysis and recovery planning.
Prepare concise status reports and stakeholder-facing forecasts that support decisions.
Measure and forecast progress with earned value metrics and schedule performance indices.
Identify, quantify and mitigate schedule risks using qualitative and probabilistic techniques.
Control schedule changes through baselines, variance analysis and recovery planning.
Prepare concise status reports and stakeholder-facing forecasts that support decisions.
Who Should Attend
Project managers (construction, IT, engineering or business projects).
Project schedulers and project controls specialists.
Planning or scheduling engineers.
PMO managers and planners responsible for governance and reporting.
Program managers and delivery leads overseeing multiple projects.
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 Scheduling Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of scheduling in project control
- Identifying key components of effective project schedules
- Linking schedules with project objectives and delivery requirements
Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Understanding critical path concepts
- Identifying critical and near-critical activities
- Analysing schedule flexibility and dependencies
Schedule Development
- Building logical project schedules
- Defining activities and relationships
- Establishing realistic project timelines
Day 2
Schedule Performance Measurement
- Measuring progress against the baseline
- Understanding schedule performance indicators
- Identifying schedule performance trends
Earned Value and Schedule Analysis
- Understanding earned value concepts
- Applying schedule performance indices
- Using performance data for forecasting
Schedule Forecasting
- Predicting completion dates
- Evaluating potential delays
- Supporting proactive project decisions
Day 3
Resource Scheduling
- Integrating resources with project schedules
- Identifying resource constraints
- Applying resource levelling techniques
Schedule Risk Management
- Identifying schedule risks
- Assessing risk impact and probability
- Developing schedule risk responses
Probabilistic Forecasting
- Understanding uncertainty in project schedules
- Applying forecasting techniques
- Improving schedule confidence
Day 4
Schedule Control
- Managing schedule baselines
- Performing variance analysis
- Monitoring schedule changes
Recovery Planning
- Identifying delay recovery options
- Developing recovery schedules
- Evaluating corrective actions
Change Control
- Assessing schedule impacts of changes
- Managing approved schedule updates
- Maintaining schedule integrity
Day 5
Schedule Reporting
- Preparing project schedule reports
- Communicating progress and forecasts
- Supporting stakeholder decisions
Project Control Improvement
- Reviewing scheduling and control practices
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Strengthening project delivery capability
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing project scheduling and control tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
