Classroom
15 sessionsOnline / Live
15 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
Time and Money are two of the most valuable assets in organizational settings and are crucial success factors for projects. Both are often constrained by strict limits and are irreplaceable once spent. This Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional training course focuses on effectively managing these resources while balancing other critical factors such as quality, resources, and risk. It covers estimating techniques applicable to various stages of a project, how to calculate the total cost and timeline, and how to align these with project constraints. Additionally, you'll learn to address the uncertainty inherent in estimates using proactive risk management and reactive issue management strategies.
Training Objectives
This training course enables attendees to:
Estimate Timescales, Costs and Resources for Project Work
Determine the Overall Project Schedule and Cost Plan
Apply Risk Management Techniques
Monitor and Analyse Project Timescale and Cost Performance
Derive Corrective Actions to Maintain the Integrity of Project Limits
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
Existing Project Managers
New Project Managers
Project Management Team Members
Project Team Members
Project Estimators
Project Finance Professionals
Complete course outline
Course outline and key learning areas
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Module 1
Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised
- The basics of Project Estimating
- Estimating Methods at Different Stages of the Project
- Deriving the Project Time-Limited Schedule
- Deriving the Project Cost-Limited Plan
- Identifying and Analysing Risks
- Establishing Proactive Methods to Manage Uncertainty
- Measuring Project Schedule and Cost Performance
- Analysing Schedule and Cost Variances and Their Impact
- The Issue Management Process
- Deriving Reactive Methods to Manage Schedule and Cost Impacts
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PM-010) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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