PMI Scheduling Professional Certification Exam Online Course  

PMI-SP Exam | Scheduling Professional | Training | Class | October | 2024 

 
Number of Days: 3 Days 

 
Course Overview  
The PMI-SP credential is a widely recognized certification in high demand worldwide. It shows that a person has the knowledge, experience, and skills to effectively create and manage project schedules. Because there is a big need for skilled schedule managers, people with the PMI-SP credential are in a good position to lead schedule teams and achieve successful results. Having this credential has also been linked to higher salaries. The PMI-SP certification is very important for schedule managers in the industry.
 
The PMI-SP® Training Course is designed to teach professionals advanced skills in project scheduling. This course covers creating, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules, which is crucial for successful project management. It aims to help professionals understand scheduling within project management in today's complex project environments.
 
Having the PMI-SP certification is crucial for effective project management. It shows that a professional is skilled in managing project schedules, which is helpful for project managers, planners, and schedulers and also good for professionals looking to improve their project management skills.
 
The intense 3-day training program gives delegates the knowledge and tools to excel in project scheduling. They will learn the latest techniques and best practices in scheduling, including risk management, resource allocation, and schedule optimization. This hands-on training ensures that delegates can apply these concepts directly to their work, leading to better project outcomes and career prospects.
 
After completing the PMI-SP certification course, delegates will be well-prepared for the PMI-SP® certification exam. Achieving this certification shows high expertise in project scheduling and can open doors to advanced career opportunities. Certified professionals are valued for their specialized skills and are seen as valuable assets in project teams.
 
Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of project scheduling and its importance in project management
- Develop skills in creating and maintaining strong project schedules
- Gain expertise in utilizing advanced scheduling tools and software
- Enhance abilities in identifying and managing scheduling risks
- Learn effective methods for resource allocation and optimization in project schedules
- Acquire the skills required for analyzing and reporting schedule performance
- Prepare for the PMI-SP® certification exam
- Apply scheduling best practices in real-world project scenarios
 
Who should attend?
The PMI-SP credential recognizes expertise in leading teams. If you're an experienced scheduling manager looking to stand out to employers, the PMI-SP credential is ideal for you. This training is for those seeking advanced skills in project scheduling. However, this course is more beneficial for professionals in the following job roles:
• Scheduling Professional
• Planner & Planning Professional
• Schedule Managers
• Project Managers
• Team Leads
• Project Associates
• Project Analysts
• Project Coordinators
• Change Managers
• Portfolio Managers

Course Modules
 
Day 1  
Introduction 
♣ What's Project Management? 
♣ Who's PMI®
♣ What’s the PMBOK® Guide? 
♣ What's a SP and How to Become One? 
 
Project Management Framework Introduction 
♣ What's a Schedule? 
♣ Operations, Programs, Portfolios 
♣ The Project Management Office 
♣ Progressive Elaboration of the Plan 
♣ The Triple Constraint 
♣ The Nine Knowledge Areas 
♣ Enterprise Environmental Factors on Schedules
 
Project Life Cycle & Organization 
♣ Project Life Cycle & Phases 
♣ Project vs Product Life Cycles 
♣ The Project Manager 
♣ Other Project Stakeholders 
♣ Organizational Influences on Project
 
Project Management Processes vs Knowledge Areas
♣ Project Management Process Groups 
♣ Initiating Processes 
♣ Planning Processes 
♣ Executing Processing 
♣ Monitoring & Controlling Processes 
♣ Closing Processes  
♣ Project Success Factors 
 
Initiating Processes (2)
♣ Develop Project Charter
♣ Identify Stakeholders
 
Planning Processes (24)
♣ Develop a Project Management Plan
♣ Plan Scope Management
♣ Collect Requirements 
♣ Define Scope
♣ Create WBS
♣ Plan Schedule Management
♣ Define Activities
♣ Sequence Activities
♣ Estimate Activity Resources
♣ Estimate Activity Durations
♣ Develop Schedule
♣ Plan Cost Management
♣ Estimate Costs
♣ Determine Budget
♣ Plan Quality Management
♣ Plan Resource Management
♣ Plan Communication Management
♣ Plan Risk Management
♣ Identify Risks
♣ Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
♣ Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
♣ Plan Risk Responses
♣ Plan Procurement Management
♣ Plan Stakeholder Management
 
Day 2
Executing Process (8)
♣ Direct and Manage Project Work
♣ Perform Quality Assurance
♣ Acquire Project Team
♣ Develop Project Team
♣ Manage Project Team
♣ Manage Communications
♣ Conduct Procurements
♣ Manage Stakeholder Engagement
 
Monitoring & Controlling Processes (11)
♣ Monitoring & Controlling Project Work
♣ Perform Integrated Change Control
♣ Validate Scope
♣ Control Scope
♣ Control Schedule
♣ Control Cost
♣ Control Quality
♣ Control Communications
♣ Control Risks
♣ Control Procurements
♣ Control Stakeholder Engagements
 
Closing Processes (2)
♣ Close Project or Phase
♣ Close Procurements
 
Schedule Model Principles and Concepts
♣ Scheduling Methods 
♣ Critical Path Method 
♣ Precedence Diagram Method 
♣ Critical Chain Method 
♣ Scheduling Techniques 
♣ Rolling Wave Planning 
♣ Agile Technique
♣ Program Evaluation and Review Technique 
♣ Monte Carlo Simulation 
♣ The Scheduling Tool & Model 
 
Day 3
Schedule Model Good Practices Overview
♣ Schedule Data Management Plan 
♣ Schedule Model Management Plan
♣ Selection of a Scheduling Method 
♣ Selection of a Scheduling Tool 
♣ Schedule Model Creation Plan 
♣ Schedule Model ID 
♣ Schedule Model Version 
♣ Calendars and Work Periods 
♣ Project Update Cycle 
♣ Milestone and Activity Coding Structure 
♣ Resource Planning 
♣ Performance Indicators 
♣ Master Schedule Model 
♣ Schedule Model Creation 
♣ Develop Schedule Model Baseline 
♣ Define Milestones 
♣ Design the Project's Activities 
♣ Sequence Activities 
♣ Determine Resources for Each Activity 
♣ Determine the Duration for Each Activity 
♣ Analyze the Schedule Output 
♣ Approve the Schedule 
♣ Baseline the Schedule Model 
♣ Schedule Model Maintenance 
♣ Collect Actuals and Remaining Work
♣ Update and Progress the Schedule Model According to the Actuals 
♣ Compare and Resolve Any Deviation 
♣ Update the Schedule Model with Approved Changes 
♣ Update the Baseline Schedule Model 
♣ Schedule Model Analysis 
♣ Critical Path and Critical Activities 
♣ Total Float and Free Float 
♣ Level of Effort Activities (LOE) 
♣ Probabilistic Distribution of Activity Durations 
♣ Schedule Risk 
♣ Date Constraints 
♣ Open-Ended Activities 
♣ Out of Sequence (OOS) Logic 
♣ Leads and Lags 
♣ Start-to-Finish Relationship 
♣ Links to/from Summary Activities 
♣ Communication and Reporting 
 
Scheduling Components 
♣ How to Use the Components List 
♣ Component Name 
♣ Required, Conditional or Optional Use 
♣ Manual or Calculated 
♣ Data Format 
♣ Conditional Note/Associated Component 
♣ List of Components by Category 
♣ Detailed Components List 
 
Conformance Index
♣ Conformance Overview 
♣ Categories of Components 
♣ Utilization of Schedule Components 
♣ Conformance Assessment Process 
♣ Start-to-Finish Relationship 
♣ Links to/from Summary Activities 
♣ Communication and Reporting 
 
Professional & Social Responsibility 
Q&A Session
Exam Mind Maps 
Tips and Tricks for Exam Success 
Closing of the Session  
 
Key Deliverables
• PMI-SP Complete Reference Guide - based on Practice Standard for Scheduling v2, PMBOK, and PMI-SP Examination Content Outline (ECO)
• Assist in the completion of PMI-SP application. 
• Assist you during the audit. 
• Personal coaching and mentoring at every step 
• PMI-SP Exam Prep Course-oriented Tips & Traps
 
Skills Gained
PMI-SP certification establishes a common language among schedule managers and helps them work within a common framework. Once you have the PMI-SP, you need to consider how you're applying the processes, tools, and techniques to schedules by sharing how you apply the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework and demonstrating that through actions, you'll build your brand within the company as someone who can deliver. With each success, you should seek experiences on larger projects across programs in different business organizations. By demonstrating greater competency in managing more complex schedules, you'll also be able to compete for more senior positions.
 
Earning the Schedule Management Professional (SP) certification through the Schedule Management Institute (PMI) will position you for the best and most lucrative job opportunities. No matter what industry you choose to work in, PMI-SP certification will be a huge asset as you move forward in your career. Not only does the credential itself carry prestige, but the skills and knowledge you develop as you attain it will help you consistently deliver superior performance.  
 
This best online PMI SP Scheduling Professional certification exam training course is scheduled to be held between 11 - 13 October 2024.