INTRODUCTION:

This course is designed for professionals engaged in planning, scheduling, and overseeing projects. It offers a comprehensive foundation in the skills and techniques required to organise project activities, track progress, and manage timelines effectively. Participants will develop a structured approach to planning and monitoring projects to improve delivery outcomes and resource allocation.

TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THE COURSE:

• Project managers, planners, and coordinators
• Engineers and team leads overseeing project execution
• Professionals aiming to enhance project planning and control skills

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the core principles of project planning and scheduling
• Create accurate timelines and activity plans
• Learn how to monitor progress and detect potential delays
• Apply practical tools for tracking and reporting
• Strengthen planning decisions through performance data
• Ensure effective use of resources and timely project delivery
• Align project execution with business priorities

COURSE TOPICS:

❖ Introduction

• The role of planning in successful project outcomes
• Project lifecycle stages and planning checkpoints
• Key terminology in scheduling and control
• Benefits of systematic tracking

❖ Planning and Scheduling

• Breaking down the scope into manageable tasks
• Sequencing project activities
• Estimating durations and resource needs
• Building project schedules

❖ Monitoring and Control

• Setting planning baselines
• Tracking actual performance against plans
• Identifying variances and adjusting accordingly
• Techniques for time and resource optimisation

❖ Reporting and Team Communication

• Tools for visualising project progress
• Generating tracking reports and summaries
• Facilitating team updates and stakeholder engagement
• Strengthening coordination and decision-making