Project Planning and Execution Management
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Project Planning and Execution Management
This course is part of Project Management in Construction Specialization
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- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Earned Value Management
- Cost Management
- Performance Measurement
- Risk Analysis
- Timelines
- Project Risk Management
- Resource Allocation
- Resource Planning
- Project Schedules
- Cost Estimation
- Project Estimation
- Budgeting
- Resource Management
- Scheduling
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Performance
- Project Planning
- Project Management
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course, titled "Project planning and execution management," is designed to provide a thorough exploration of Schedule management, Resource management, Risk Management and Cost management.
In the First module, the course begins with a fundamental tool like bar charts, laying a strong foundation for project scheduling. Next, the learners will explore the network diagrams, strengthening their ability to construct and analyze them for effective project workflow management. Then focus is on activity duration estimates, which aims to equip the learners with techniques for accurate time predictions, essential for creating realistic project timelines. As we conclude, the learners will not only grasp the components of project scheduling but also gain practical skills to apply this knowledge in real-world situations. In the Second module, the learners will gain in-depth insights into the Critical Path Method (CPM), a tool for identifying the sequence of tasks critical for project completion. The course will guide the strategic use of lead and lag time in task dependencies, allowing learners to fine-tune project schedules for optimal efficiency without impacting project timelines. The course will also cover the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM), offering you a powerful tool to visualize and analyze task relationships. In the Third module, the course begins with a deep understanding of resource allocation, a fundamental concept in project planning. The learners will explore strategies to efficiently assign resources, ensuring optimal utilization while meeting project goals. The learners will learn techniques to balance workloads, avoiding resource overloads or underutilization, resulting in a more efficient and sustainable project plan. Leaners will go through methods such as crashing and fast-tracking, enhancing their ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. In the Fourth module, the course begins with the essentials of cost management, learning how to meticulously estimate, budget, and analyze project costs. The course will cover the intricacies of cost estimation, guiding participants on accurate methods to forecast project expenses. A significant portion of the course will be dedicated to Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, a powerful tool for measuring project performance. In the Fifth module, the course begins with identification of potential risks that could impact project success. Then, the learners will explore strategies for effective risk allocation, ensuring a balanced distribution of responsibilities to mitigate and address potential threats. The course will delve into the intricacies of risk analysis, equipping learners with techniques to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks. The course will be dedicated to understanding various risk response strategies, from risk avoidance and mitigation to acceptance and transfer.
In this module, the course begins with a fundamental tool like bar charts, laying a strong foundation for project scheduling. Next, we'll explore the network diagrams, strengthening your ability to construct and analyze them for effective project workflow management. Then focus is on activity duration estimates, which aims to equip you with techniques for accurate time predictions, essential for creating realistic project timelines. As we conclude, you'll not only grasp the components of project scheduling but also gain practical skills to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.
What's included
13 videos1 assignment
13 videosβ’Total 111 minutes
- About the Specializationβ’3 minutes
- About the Courseβ’3 minutes
- Scheduling Approach - Basicsβ’7 minutes
- Bar Charts/ Gantt Chartsβ’5 minutes
- History of bar charts_Instructor Ledβ’4 minutes
- Case study on Bar charts Part -1β’11 minutes
- Case study on Bar charts Part -2β’14 minutes
- Sequencing and Dependencyβ’6 minutes
- Network Diagramβ’6 minutes
- AOA-AON-PDMβ’24 minutes
- Activity Duration Estimates, Scheduling Methods and Toolsβ’9 minutes
- Estimating Durationβ’13 minutes
- Critical Path Method - Basicsβ’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Schedule Management -Part 1β’30 minutes
In this module, the learners will gain in-depth insights into the Critical Path Method (CPM), a tool for identifying the sequence of tasks critical for project completion. The course will guide the strategic use of lead and lag time in task dependencies, allowing participants to fine-tune project schedules for optimal efficiency without impacting project timelines. The course will also cover the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM), offering you a powerful tool to visualize and analyze task relationships.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
12 videosβ’Total 96 minutes
- Total Float and Critical Path - 1β’16 minutes
- Total Float and Critical Path - 2β’10 minutes
- Free Floatβ’6 minutes
- Case Study on Critical Path Method - 1 β’8 minutes
- Case Study on Critical Path Method - 2β’7 minutes
- Case Study on Critical Path Method - 3β’15 minutes
- Lags and Leads in CPM and Schedule Constraintsβ’7 minutes
- Case Study - Impact of Lags/Leads and Schedule Contsraintsβ’3 minutes
- Critical, Driving and Non-driving Relationships, Imposed Finish Dates and Calendarβ’6 minutes
- Case Study - Impact of Imposed Finish Datesβ’2 minutes
- Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)β’11 minutes
- PDM Schedules β Best Practices β’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Schedule Management - Part 2β’30 minutes
In this module, the course begins with a deep understanding of resource allocation, a fundamental concept in project planning. We will explore strategies to efficiently assign resources, ensuring optimal utilization while meeting project goals. Resource leveling will be a central focus, guiding you in smoothing out resource allocation over the project timeline. You will learn techniques to balance workloads, avoiding resource overloads or underutilization, resulting in a more efficient and sustainable project plan. Leaners will go through methods such as crashing and fast-tracking, enhancing their ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videosβ’Total 67 minutes
- Resource Allocation and Resource Levellingβ’5 minutes
- Resource Levelling Exampleβ’5 minutes
- Schedule Compressionβ’7 minutes
- Case Study on Schedule Compression(part 1)β’9 minutes
- Case Study on Schedule Compression(part 2)β’12 minutes
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) - Basics - 1β’5 minutes
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) - Basics - 2β’5 minutes
- Case Study on PERT - 1β’6 minutes
- Case Study on PERT - 2β’9 minutes
- PERT to Predict the Probability of Project Completionβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Resource Management and PERTβ’30 minutes
In this module, the course begins with the essentials of cost management, learning how to meticulously estimate, budget, and analyze project costs. The course will cover the intricacies of cost estimation, guiding participants on accurate methods to forecast project expenses. A significant portion of the course will be dedicated to Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, a powerful tool for measuring project performance. Using case studies, participants will master EVM principles, enabling them to assess project health, forecast future performance, and implement strategic adjustments.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
14 videosβ’Total 129 minutes
- Essentials of Cost Management β’8 minutes
- Cost Estimation - 1β’6 minutes
- Cost Estimation - 2β’6 minutes
- Cost Budget and Variance Analysis β’4 minutes
- Cost Monitoring and Control - 1β’8 minutes
- Cost Monitoring and Control - 2β’8 minutes
- Essentials of Project Cash Flowsβ’7 minutes
- Case Study on Cost Estimation of Transmission Line Project- 1β’16 minutes
- Case Study on Cost Estimation of Transmission Line Project- 2β’13 minutes
- Case Study on EVM Analysis for Affordable Housing Project - 1β’13 minutes
- Case Study on EVM Analysis for Affordable Housing Project - 2β’9 minutes
- Case Study on EVM Analysis for Affordable Housing Project - 3β’7 minutes
- Case study on Project Cash flow Management for Railway Bridge Construction Project - 1β’14 minutes
- Case study on Project Cash flow Management for Railway Bridge Construction Project - 2β’9 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Project Cost Managementβ’30 minutes
In this module, the course begins with identification of potential risks that could impact project success. Then, we will explore strategies for effective risk allocation, ensuring a balanced distribution of responsibilities to mitigate and address potential threats. The course will delve into the intricacies of risk analysis, equipping learners with techniques to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks. the course will be dedicated to understanding various risk response strategies, from risk avoidance and mitigation to acceptance and transfer. Participants will not only grasp these strategies in theory but also engage in practical sessions focused on implementing risk response plans effectively.
What's included
15 videos1 assignment
15 videosβ’Total 127 minutes
- Risk Introductionβ’7 minutes
- Causes of Riskβ’7 minutes
- Impacts of Riskβ’7 minutes
- Risk Management Process Part -1β’9 minutes
- Risk Management Process Part -2β’9 minutes
- Risk Management Process Part -3β’6 minutes
- Risk Terminologyβ’9 minutes
- Risk Trigger and Impact scaleβ’12 minutes
- Risk Identification Part - 1β’7 minutes
- Risk Identification Part - 2β’8 minutes
- Risk Analysisβ’9 minutes
- Risk Matrixβ’12 minutes
- Risk Response Strategy and Implementationβ’10 minutes
- Risk - Stakeholderβ’5 minutes
- Risk Strategy implementationβ’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Project Risk Managementβ’30 minutes
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