Project Management Frameworks and Scheduling
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Project Management Frameworks and Scheduling
This course is part of Project Management Frameworks, Planning & Control Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Explain project management concepts, integration processes, and project scope management techniques.
Develop project schedules using WBS, Gantt charts, PERT, and critical path analysis.
Apply budgeting, cost control, and earned value management techniques to projects.
Skills you'll gain
- Cost Management
- Project Performance
- Scheduling
- Scope Management
- Performance Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Project Planning
- Project Schedules
- Project Coordination
- Earned Value Management
- Performance Measurement
- Timelines
- Project Controls
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Scoping
- Cost Control
- Requirements Management
- Budget Management
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Project Management
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June 2026
9 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
Build a strong foundation in project management by learning how projects are initiated, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled using proven project management frameworks and industry-standard methodologies. This course provides a practical introduction to project integration, scope management, scheduling, and cost control techniques used by successful project professionals.
The course begins with the fundamentals of project management, introducing learners to project lifecycles, organizational structures, project roles, and PMBOK-aligned concepts. Learners will explore project integration management and understand how project activities, resources, stakeholders, and deliverables are coordinated to achieve successful outcomes. As the course progresses, learners focus on scope and time management essentials, including requirement gathering, scope planning, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, activity definition, dependency mapping, and schedule creation. Practical scheduling tools such as Gantt charts and network diagrams are introduced to improve project planning and visibility. Advanced modules explore project scheduling and cost control techniques. Learners will apply Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), schedule compression methods, and project optimization strategies to manage timelines effectively. The course also introduces budgeting concepts and Earned Value Management (EVM), enabling learners to track project performance, measure progress, and control costs. What makes this course unique is its balanced blend of project management theory and practical application. By combining PMBOK-aligned frameworks, real-world project scenarios, scheduling methodologies, and performance management techniques, the course prepares learners to confidently manage projects and build a solid foundation for professional project management certifications and career growth.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of project management, including PMP certification structure, project lifecycle, and organizational frameworks. It further explores project integration management, emphasizing how project components are unified, coordinated, and controlled to achieve successful project outcomes.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 29 minutes
- Introduction to PMP Certificationβ’10 minutes
- Project Management Frameworkβ’8 minutes
- Project Integration Management Continuesβ’10 minutes
- Summary - Project Integration Managementβ’1 minute
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Getting Started with PMP and Core Frameworksβ’10 minutes
- Mastering Project Integration Managementβ’10 minutes
- Foundations of Project Management & Integrationβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on defining and managing project scope while ensuring efficient project scheduling. It covers scope planning, requirement gathering, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and essential scheduling techniques such as activity sequencing, dependency mapping, and schedule visualization tools.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 46 minutes
- Summary - Project Management Processesβ’1 minute
- Define Project Scope Managementβ’10 minutes
- Differentiate Between Project Scope and Product Scopeβ’7 minutes
- Explain Work Breakdown Structureβ’8 minutes
- Define Project Time Managementβ’10 minutes
- Explain Project Scheduleβ’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Understanding Processes and Scope Definitionβ’10 minutes
- Planning Work and Managing Project Timelinesβ’10 minutes
- Scope and Time Management Essentialsβ’30 minutes
This module dives into advanced project scheduling and cost management techniques, including critical path analysis, PERT estimation, schedule compression methods, and earned value management (EVM). Learners will gain practical insights into optimizing project timelines and controlling project costs effectively.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videosβ’Total 51 minutes
- Describe Project Time Management Processesβ’11 minutes
- Explain Various Schedule Network ATβ’8 minutes
- Project Cost Managementβ’10 minutes
- Project Cost Management Continuesβ’11 minutes
- Project Integration Managementβ’11 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Deep Dive into Time Management Techniquesβ’10 minutes
- Managing Project Costs Effectivelyβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Scheduling and Cost Controlβ’30 minutes
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