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Developing the Project Schedule

A well-structured project schedule is the foundation of effective project control. This course walks through the full process of creating, sequencing and validating schedules using work packages, milestones, and dependencies. You’ll explore the Precedence Diagramming Method, Critical Path analysis, float calculation and baseline management—gaining the tools to develop accurate, flexible, and auditable schedules that drive successful delivery.

Short Course
Intermediate
30 Minutes
7-Day Access
0.5 CPD Hours, Digital Certificate
AUD $9.99
Who is this course for
  • Project Managers who want to improve scheduling accuracy and milestone control
  • Assistant Project Managers who need to understand how WBS and dependencies translate into project schedules
  • Development Managers who oversee sequencing, critical paths and resource planning
  • Client-Side Project Leads who review project timelines and monitor progress against baseline
  • Anyone seeking practical skills in schedule planning, analysis and maintenance
What will I learn
  • What defines a project schedule and how it supports scope, time and cost control
  • How to sequence project activities and identify logical dependencies
  • When to apply Critical Path Method (CPM) and calculate float for key tasks
  • Where to implement baselines and control schedule updates through approvals
  • Why structured naming conventions improve communication and reporting consistency
What’s covered in this course
  • What are some of the terms in Project Time Management?: Define key concepts including Project Schedule, Project Activity, Work Package, Schedule Network, Project Milestone, and Precedence Diagramming Method.
  • Creating a Schedule: Explore the planning process from developing a WBS through to risk analysis and identifying the critical path.
  • Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Understand how to break down deliverables into work packages and align them to project objectives.
  • Defining a Work Package: Learn how to structure work packages with clear deliverables, outcomes, and quality criteria.
  • Create the Milestone and tasks required: Use scheduling tools to input durations, resources, and dependencies while determining the critical path.
  • Schedule Baselines: Establish and maintain approved baselines to monitor performance and prevent schedule drift.
  • Project Schedule Naming Conventions: Apply consistent task naming for clarity, traceability, and cross-project reporting.
  • RECAP - What’s the process to be followed?: Follow the 14-step sequence from referencing the WBS through creating, linking, resourcing and baselining the project schedule.
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