This course focuses on learning how to develop and manage a schedule. The first module provides an overview of the Construction Scheduling course. The second module introduces bar or Gantt charts and how they are used as scheduling tools. During the third module, learners will create activity precedence diagrams, also referred to as activity on node diagrams, which graphically represent the construction activities in a project and their relationships. The fourth module provides an overview of the types of construction activity relationships encountered in a construction project and how to represent them in an activity precedence diagram. Forward and backward pass calculations are covered in the fifth module, and during the sixth module, Professor Odeh discusses the importance of critical paths, including what it is and why it is important.
This course is part of the Construction Management Specialization
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Construction Management SpecializationColumbia UniversityAbout this Course
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, basic understanding of how to view working calendars and mathematics calculations is benefitial
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The key project scheduling techniques and procedures
How to develop and manage a schedule and understand scheduling tools such as bar charts, activity on arrow, and activity on nodes
The multiple relationships that connect all the construction activities from start to finish
The importance of the critical path in a project network and project activities float
Skills you will gain
- Schedule
- Linear Scheduling Method
- Program Evaluation And Review Technique (PERT)
- Critical Path Method
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, basic understanding of how to view working calendars and mathematics calculations is benefitial
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to Construction Scheduling
Bar (Gantt) Charts
Activity Precedence Diagrams
Types of Construction Activity Relationships
Forward and Backward Pass Calculations
Critical Path
Activity Floats
Understanding Work Dates and Calendar Dates
Activity on Arrow
Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) and Range Estimating
The Role of the Scheduler in Construction Management
Linear Construction Operations and Line of Balance
Technology Applications for Scheduling
Reviews
- 5 stars79.90%
- 4 stars17.35%
- 3 stars2.20%
- 2 stars0.32%
- 1 star0.21%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
Sufficient detail (rather than broad concepts) with active, practical learning aspects to it. Easy to navigate and dip in & out as you reference other materials to assist with learning.
The Course is very interesting and helpful from all prospective. I'm the project Owner and it was great experience for better understanding of the scheduling, different techniques and Lean Delivery.
It was a very dynamic course which contained many useful knowledge. I gained many important information that will help me a lot.
Thanks to Coursera and to my Instructors.
i would have liked more hands on instruction with the scheduling programs. we can purchase these but if you make a mistake, no one is there to grade or help.
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