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Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

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Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply project scheduling techniques using WBS, activity sequencing, and network diagrams.

  • Analyze project scope and requirements to improve planning accuracy and schedule control.

  • Develop PMI-SP-aligned schedules for effective project execution and timely delivery.

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June 2026

Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Project Planning and Schedule Management Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Develop practical project scheduling skills by learning how to analyze scope, manage requirements, build Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and create activity networks that support successful project execution. This course provides a structured introduction to project scheduling practices aligned with PMI-SP principles and industry-standard scheduling methodologies.

The course begins by introducing the PMI-SP framework, scheduling fundamentals, and the role of project scheduling in achieving project objectives. Learners will understand key scheduling concepts, scheduling deliverables, and how effective planning contributes to project success. As the course progresses, learners explore project scope management and requirement processes, including planning, defining, collecting, and managing requirements. The course demonstrates how tools such as the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) help maintain alignment between project requirements, scope, and deliverables. The course then focuses on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, covering decomposition techniques, scope baselines, WBS dictionaries, and scope control methods. Learners will gain practical skills in structuring project work and creating planning frameworks that improve project visibility and control. In the final modules, learners explore activity definition, sequencing techniques, time management principles, and network diagrams. They will learn how to identify dependencies, visualize workflows, and construct project schedules that support efficient execution and resource coordination. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step progression from scheduling fundamentals to practical scheduling application, integrating scope management, requirements traceability, WBS development, and network scheduling into one cohesive learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to create structured project schedules, improve planning accuracy, and strengthen their readiness for professional scheduling roles and PMI-SP certification preparation.

This module introduces learners to the PMI-SP certification, its exam structure, and core scheduling concepts. It builds a foundational understanding of scheduling principles, objectives, and deliverables, enabling learners to grasp how effective scheduling supports project success and timely execution.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 47 minutes
  • Introduction to PMI SPβ€’8 minutes
  • PMI SP Exam Content Outlineβ€’8 minutes
  • Concept of PMI SPβ€’4 minutes
  • Scheduling in Simple Termsβ€’8 minutes
  • Objective of Schedulingβ€’5 minutes
  • Scheduling Principlesβ€’8 minutes
  • List the Deliverableβ€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Understanding PMI-SP Certificationβ€’10 minutes
  • Fundamentals of Schedulingβ€’10 minutes
  • Core Scheduling Principlesβ€’10 minutes
  • Foundations of PMI-SP & Scheduling Basicsβ€’30 minutes

This module focuses on project scope management and requirement processes, including planning, defining, and collecting requirements. Learners will explore tools like the Requirement Traceability Matrix and Work Breakdown Structure to ensure accurate scope definition and structured project execution.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 56 minutes
  • Software Project Typesβ€’5 minutes
  • PMI Scope Managementβ€’9 minutes
  • Project Scope Management Summaryβ€’6 minutes
  • Planning Scope Managementβ€’11 minutes
  • PMI Requirement Definitionβ€’2 minutes
  • Collecting Requirementsβ€’8 minutes
  • Requirement Trace Ability Matrixβ€’7 minutes
  • Work Break Down Structureβ€’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Project Types & Scope Overviewβ€’10 minutes
  • Planning and Defining Requirementsβ€’10 minutes
  • Requirement Tracking & Structuring Workβ€’10 minutes
  • Scope & Requirements Masteryβ€’30 minutes

This module explores advanced concepts of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including creation approaches, scope baseline components, and WBS dictionary usage. It also covers scope control techniques and introduces scheduling models for effective project planning.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 49 minutes
  • Approaches for Work Breakdown Structureβ€’5 minutes
  • WBS Dictionary and Scope Baselineβ€’4 minutes
  • Advice for Creating WBSβ€’7 minutes
  • WBS Dictionaryβ€’6 minutes
  • Controlling Scopeβ€’6 minutes
  • Suggestions Improving User Inputsβ€’6 minutes
  • Schedule Model and Conceptsβ€’10 minutes
  • More on Schedule Modeβ€’5 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Designing Effective WBSβ€’10 minutes
  • Managing Scope Effectivelyβ€’10 minutes
  • Introduction to Scheduling Modelsβ€’10 minutes
  • Building the Work Breakdown Structureβ€’30 minutes

This module focuses on defining and sequencing activities, applying time management principles, and understanding network diagrams. Learners will develop the ability to structure project schedules, identify dependencies, and visualize workflows for efficient project execution.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 54 minutes
  • Define Activitiesβ€’8 minutes
  • Sequence Activitiesβ€’10 minutes
  • Project Time Management-PMIβ€’9 minutes
  • Project Time Management Summaryβ€’6 minutes
  • Activity Sequencingβ€’7 minutes
  • Activity Sequencing Continuesβ€’7 minutes
  • Network Diagramsβ€’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Defining and Sequencing Activitiesβ€’10 minutes
  • Time Management Essentialsβ€’10 minutes
  • Advanced Activity Sequencing & Network Diagramsβ€’10 minutes
  • Activity Planning & Network Scheduling β€’30 minutes

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