OPERATIONAL PLANNING OF PROJECTS

Ref. : P003

The objectives

In-depth knowledge of planning methods
Knowledge and use of project management software
Putting the planning process into practice
NB: This module can be combined with the "Project management software" module

Target audience

Project managers
Planners
Action plan managers
PMO Managers

Prerequisites

Basic mathematics and statistics practice
Excel Basic knowledge

Program

Project structure: Work Breakdown structure (WBS); Project scheduling
Network scheduling methods: PERT method
Deadline management: Planning based on durations, estimations, calculations; Workload planning; The critical path and the slack; GANTT chart ; Creating and adjusting a schedule
Resource management: Definition of the resource breakdown structure (RBS); Resource Allocation – WBS/RBS Matrix; Workload graphic chart – Leveling – Smoothing; Workload and cost planning
Management of progress – The “S” curve: Management of deviations – Performance indicators

Teaching ressources

Presentations
Table-top exercises
Review of project management software features
Interactions & discussions
Technical files provided to each trainee